My card today is for Neil my SIL who has just finished restoring an Adam fireplace that is the focal point of the original drawing room in their house, it has taken over a year to get it finished and working again as he had to repair the whole chimney too, inside and out. I'm hoping he likes his card as it tells a little story. As well as the card I did a scroll on the work and life of Robert Adam as he loves his historic Scotland.
I hope you have all been well crafting or not, I was thinking of you all. Its lovely to get away on holiday, but its equally nice to come home. Hugs Rita xxxx
Before being lit
After being lit, so beautiful.
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Wow Rita your fireplace is beautiful, what a fabulous job of restoring it. I love the card it has a lot of history.
Regards diane
Glad you had a lovely holiday Rita. I am off to Torquay on Monday for a week, I do hope Mr Blogger behaves himself and posts my scheduled posts. This card is so gorgeous Rita I am sure your SIL will love it. The finished restored fireplace looks awesome.
Hugs
Cathy
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I love that collage card, so many details and specially that acetate? that you used...very masculine and so appropriate
thanks for sharing
bibiana
Welcome home Rita! The card you made for Neil is beautiful, I love the image of the man and the chimney, it is so appropriate. He has done a wonderful job one that fireplace and it looks beautiful lit. Lovely to have you back. Hugs, Anne x
Hi Rita glad you had a ;lovely holiday nice to see you back. Rita you have designed that card perfectly I am in awe of your creativity it looks fantastic so does that fireplace it is beautiful.
hugs
lorraine x
Love your card Rita and what a fabulous restoration.xxx
Lovely card Rita great layout just right for a male
jacqui x
Welcome back, Rita - so glad you had a lovely time. And what a wonderful card for your return... so beautifully thought through to celebrate Neil and his glorious renovation - the fireplace looks completely magnificent!
Alison x
stunning fireplace and fabulous card - glad you had a good holiday xx
What a fantastic card Rita and gorgeous fireplace
What an Amazing card Rita, a fabulous mix of images and layers, I bet Neil loves it and what agree at job he has done on the fireplace, such patience and skill to get it finished so beautifully.
Glad you enjoyed your holiday, I am away on mine at the moment.
Hugs Brenda xox
So glad to hear you had a great holiday. What a fantastic fireplace and oh my, what a card to celebrate it!! That is really clever Rita. I bet he was thrilled to receive it. Hugs, Jenny x
He has done a great job, a labour of love I am sure , a great card and hoping you had a wonderful time away ! Hugs x trace x
Welcome Home Rita, glad you had a good holiday.
Oh! My! Word! what a fantastic Fireplace I love it. A Labour of love, worth all the hard work, it is beautiful.
Your card says it all, I am sure it will be treasured, along with the Scroll which was a great touch.
Have a Great Day
Hugs
Patricia xxx
I'm sure your SIL will so appreciate this card given the work he has put into restoring this wonderful fireplace. Pleased you had a good holiday.
Hi Rita,
and welcome home from your hols. Super card and a great design.
So apt for the person in question, as he has done such marvellous work on that lovely fireplace. My brother in law god rest his soul was very good at this type of work too, he put a Victorian fireplace all back together from bits.
Have a wonderful crafty Sunday.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Your card looks wonderful Rita! (As does the fire place)! Such a thoughtful idea and I bet they loved it, the two would go wonderfully together lol, on top of the mantle piece would be a great way to display it.
Glad you enjoyed your holiday and I really look forward to next Saturday!!
Enjoy your Sunday too!
Welcome home Rita, I hope you had a wonderful time, I love your card, that fire place is stunning,that will be lovely to sit by in the cold winters.
Kevin xx
Welcome back Rita....Lovely card and I am sure your SIL will love it...what a fabulous fire place...
Anne
Your card is lovely, Rita! I'm sure you SIL loves it. The fireplace if so beautiful. Your vacation sounds wonderful and I'm happy you had a wonderful time.
Such a beautiful fireplace and a fabulous card, I am sure your SIL will love it!
Helen x
Welcome back Rita!! I love Scotland its my favourite place to visit I'm glad you had a wonderful time. Your card is absolutely great!! and the fireplace oh wow amazing job he has done lots of huggles Sue xxx
Gorgeous card Rita...Beautiful fireplace..he's done an amazing job...Welcome Home...so glad to hear you had a lovely time & got some crafty goodies on the way back.... Hugs May x x x
Love the fireplace Rita, your card is totally fantastic. I love the colours and such interesting elements. xx Flora
Welcome home. There is no place like home?
Love that fireplace Rita. Also your card. Very nice and masculine. He will love it.
Hugs...Leanne
Just catching up after my holidays! Love your card Rita as I'm sure Neil did. The fireplace looks great too. Hopefully catch you next time you're over in the East or see you in October. Carol x
Wow, you put so much thought and detail into your card. I'm sure he will love it!
Oh the fireplace is beautiful. He did a fabulous job. I'm sure he'll appreciate the personalization of the card for him. So glad to hear you had a good trip. Hugs!
Rita I love how you have made your card using the Adams fireplace as your thyme.
Your card should take centre place on that mantel.
Your son-in-law has made a beautiful job of that fireplace.
Hazel x
Welcome back!
The patience and skill required to restore a fireplace must be immense. It is absolutely beautiful, whether lit or not. Imagine sitting in front of such a fire on a cold winter's night, that would be special.
As for you - what talent to take the restoration of the fire as your source of inspiration to create this fabulous card. Your SIL will be over the moon.
Wishes
Lynne
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