Just a note to say thank you to the CAS Mix Up 
Design Team for their encouraging support. It’s been a while since my last post and I promise I’ll most likely be back in November after my “health pause”. Family is the most precious jewel we have and my time belongs with them right now.
Using the Criss Cross Die from Papersmooches, I die cut a piece of left over scrap from the July Tissue Paper CAS Mix up Challenge as my background. Daniel Smith’s “Iridescent Gold” luminescent watercolour was applied as a wash over a piece of Strathmore watercolour paper. This piece was die cut using the largest square duo from Nellie Snellen’s Multi-Frame Die Set- Photo Frames. The vellum hydrangea petals from SSS dies were cut and threaded together using a gold bead for the stigma. A Technique Tuesday stamp was white heat embossed on a piece of black cardstock… “even miracles take a little time” 😉
On that note I say “Au revoir” (until we see each other again) and may your hearts be blessed. Thanks so much for stopping by, warm hugs
Jo-Jo's Spot 
Oh, but I’ve missed your special cards, Joanna! This is so pretty with the gold watercolor die cuts and that delicate flower! Your unique style is beautiful! I hope all is going well and look forward to having you back to designing with us soon. xoxo
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Thank you Bonnie, I miss being with you ladies. Great entries again this month. warm hugs xxx
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So nice to see you in the gallery Joanna! Your design is just beautiful on this! love the gold watercolor wash on the juxtaposed frame – that wonderful grid die cut background and your pretty vellum flower! Julia xx
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Thank you dear Julia, hugs xx
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Joanna you have been missed. I always love your creative, unique and inspiring cards and today is no exception. Love all the elements and techniques and you still keep it beautifully CAS. Yes family must always come first. We shall be here when you are ready x Thank you for sharing this beauty x
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You’re always so sweet Mac, thank you for your encouraging words, hugs xx
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Gorgeous card Joanna. I always love the layers and texture you achieve with a CAS design. I am in awe of your unique and creative style. We miss you at CAS Mix Up and look forward to you being back when time permits. Sending love to you and your family. Take care. Loll xx
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Thank you so much dear Loll. I miss you too. Warm wishes well received and a blessing, hugs xxx
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I am so happy you have been able to make such a gorgeous, textured, creative watercolour wash card for our
challenge, Joanna. Stamping can be such good therapy. We all think of you and your family often and understand how your family is your number 1 priority. Thank you again for your very inspiring card and sentiment. With much Love, Nancy
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Thank you Nancy, getting crafty is healthy meditation. Enjoyed a little break and wanted to thank you all, warm hugs xxx
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Also meant to say we miss you at CAS Mix Up and look forward to having you back (but totally understand that you need this time off). Hugs, Susan
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Oh Susan, thank you so much for your encouraging words and blessing! Warm hugs xxx
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What a lovely card, and such a poignant sentiment! Love the criss cross die cut and the beautiful gold wash (and the way you offset the two pieces of it).
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