This week my family lost a very special person - Aunty Phoebe. I come from a family that is steeped in heritage and grew up as a close and loving family, we are many and have been blessed to know what it means to be loved deeply by those we call 'family!' Today, we are all feeling a deep sadness, that is only softened by the knowledge that Aunty has indeed gone home!
Creating this card has been like therapy for me, a balm for my sad heart as I thought about Aunty Phoebe, my beautiful Nana's sister and along with the other Great Aunties and Uncles filled our childhood with love and laughter. As the news slowly registered, I started to make a card for a special family member, I reflect back on the childhood I have been blessed with, and am so grateful to these beautiful ladies who have been such treasures in our lives! I am also so grateful that these dear ones have been 'pillars' of the faith and always there with an encouraging word to help guide us on the right path - so it is only fitting that I include this fabulous scripture from Isaiah 61:3 - "Give unto them Beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, a garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness!'
My sadness is sweetened knowing that Aunty is now 'home', with her God and reunited with some of her loved ones - what rejoicing there is in Heaven today....yes, my heart is sad, but not grieved, for I know it is not goodbye, but 'see you when I am looking at you!'
This is my card, it is only simple, but it is all my heart could muster today, where else would I go to create, for much needed therpy, but to my Layers of Color images: http://www.layersofcolor.com/blog/
I don't have to try with these images, it all just comes together so easily the images just seem to create for themselves - I am grateful for that today - I wanted to create a card that was feminine yet showed strength, one that did not just show mourning but gave hope!
Stamps: Layers of Color - Acanthus Leaves, Plain Jane - sentiment (thanks Sabrina)
Accessories: Cuttlebug, Nesitbilities - Fleur de Lis (thank you Bridget) ribbon, pearl buckle/slider, SU Chalks/Pastels. Blender Pen, Kindy Glitz, ribbon, pearl brad
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Sat, Apr 24, 2010 @ 4:59 PM
Linda, I am so sorry to hear about your Aunt Phoebe. What a wonderful way to honor and remember her with this outstanding creation! It is absolutely GORGEOUS!! TFS and God Bless!
------------------------------ Pam Co-Founder of The Punchkateerz! Fan Club Member FS149, QFTD44