I thought about today's challenge of making a card personal for someone special all day today. I used one of my two favorite techniques, and I made the words love you much my focal point. In the last two months, I have lost one friend to suicide, another to a brain tumor, and then this past weekend I got the shock of hearing that one of my dear friends from NY lost her husband unexpectedly to a massive heart attack. I kept thinking I would like to make the most beautiful card ever for my sweet friend who shares my love of stamping but of course no card seems good enough. When I saw the awesome colors in the challenge this week I decided to combine challenges. No card is pretty enough for this - but then no card will heal the wound of having your husband and best friend by your side one minute and gone the next. We really need to embrace the truth that we are just passing thru this life, on the way to our heavenly home. My dear friends Susie, Mary Ann, and now Roger are safe in the arms of Jesus....but what huge gaps they leave here. I hope this card will bring my dear friend just a small amount of comfort.
Date: Monday, June 7, 2010 GMT Views: 2243
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Paper: Ruby Red, Cameo Coral, Basic Black, Whisper white
Ink: black stazon, black craft, tempting turquoise, ruby red
Accessories: versamarker, clear powder, heat tool, big shot/top note die, vanilla hodgepodge, black brads, black striped gg ribbon, black satin, white gel pen
Registered: July 20, 2009 Location: California Posts: 33483
Mon, Jun 07, 2010 @ 10:22 PM
this is so beautiful, she is going to love this and know that it is truely heartfelt. So sorry for so many losses so soon, but I love your outlook and know that they are in a much better place, together.
Registered: April 6, 2005 Location: Stuarts Draft, Virginia Posts: 14401
Mon, Jun 07, 2010 @ 10:23 PM
Karen, how sad for you to have all this sadness in such a short span...you're exactly right...we never know when our time is up here on earth. Your card is beautiful and will bring love and peace to your friend!
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Wanda Cullen ~ Dirty Dozen Alumni, On design team for Papertrey Ink, Designer for Color Throwdown and Fusion Card Challenges Cullen-ary Creations[/URL]...my blogHERE'S MY GALLERY[/URL]
Beautiful card! I love the colors together. I am really sorry to hear about all your recent losses, it is never easy to lose someone you care about, expected or not.
Registered: May 28, 2004 Location: My very hot stamp room, in Phoenix! It's a dry heat. Posts: 38730
Mon, Jun 07, 2010 @ 10:29 PM
Karen, I'm so sorry for all the losses you have had in your life lately. It is hard on those of us left behind, but think of the celebration on the other side as they come home. Your card is beautiful and I am sure will bring your sweet friend comfort. Shared grief is so much easier to bear.
Registered: January 17, 2008 Location: Melrose Park, Illinois Posts: 40148
Mon, Jun 07, 2010 @ 10:31 PM
Oh Karen, I am so sorry for your losses. I am thinking and praying for you and all the families. Your card is so beautiful and will bring so much comfort.
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni
Registered: January 7, 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 42922
Mon, Jun 07, 2010 @ 10:39 PM
Oh, Karen, some days just seem so hard, don't they? Your wonderful talent will make you friend understand how much your heart is with her when she opens this envelope. I hope the warmth of the Summer will shine on you soon and the bad news will stop.
------------------------------ Kathy Stamp n Sip with me
Registered: October 28, 2004 Location: Castro Valley, Ca Posts: 49248
Mon, Jun 07, 2010 @ 11:29 PM
So sorry about these losses Karen. This card is so beautiful and I'm sure your friend will know how much you love her. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
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My blog: Allycatcards
Registered: April 29, 2003 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 19297
Tue, Jun 08, 2010 @ 1:36 AM
Oh Karen, I am sorry to hear about your recent losses and the loss of your friend. The card you made is gorgeous. It will give her a bright spot in her day when she receives it.
Hugs!
Registered: January 19, 2009 Location: iowa Posts: 37114
Tue, Jun 08, 2010 @ 3:50 AM
Karen so sorry for the loss of all your friends~it does leave a huge hole. Your card is certainly beautiful~love the rich colors! Love the hardware and the simply but powerful sentiment! TFS
Linda
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Registered: December 19, 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 15571
Tue, Jun 08, 2010 @ 4:33 AM
Karen what a difficult time this must be! Sending you my love and prayers. This card is sure to bring some peace and comfort...it is beautifully done. And how true your statement is...they are no longer suffering it is those of us left behind that hurt. This beauty is heartfelt and so pretty! TFS dear friend!!