I chose July 24, Cousins Day, for my card. My best friend was my cousin Christy. She and I had great memories as children and we continued to build memories into our adult lives once we married and had children. I won't be able to give this card to her, because she passed away in Jan. after a 9 year battle with breast cancer, but it was nice just to make a card in her memory (she is the one in the black dress in my profile pic). For Christmas this year (a week before she died) she gave me a picture frame that said, "Cousins by chance, friends by choice". So, I typed up that saying and added it to my card.
TFL!
Date: Friday, July 1, 2011 GMT Views: 1738
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Registered: April 4, 2008 Location: Sahuarita, Arizona originally from New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 18436
Fri, Jul 01, 2011 @ 9:38 AM
wow the description of your card tore at my heart....I am so sorry... you must miss her terribly.... what a wonderful card in her honour.... absolutely love the vintage feel to it and the sentiment......
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Fri, Jul 01, 2011 @ 10:51 AM
A beautiful card full of wonderful memories that will live forever between you.
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Fri, Jul 01, 2011 @ 1:07 PM
Your card is such a beautiful tribute to your cousin! Your story touched me in so many ways & I'm so sorry that your cousin & dear friend lost her battle! Brought a tear to my eye! That image is beautiful and your coloring is fantastic! Love your card!
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Registered: March 7, 2009 Location: Where the corn is knee high by the 4th of July Posts: 17498
Fri, Jul 01, 2011 @ 1:19 PM
Sweet image, great coloring. Nice dp and layout. Condolences on the recent loss of your dear cousin and best friend. Thankfully we have memories, which keep our loved ones "alive" in our hearts.
Registered: March 27, 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 3292
Fri, Jul 01, 2011 @ 3:26 PM
Oh, what a beautiful card in Christy's honor. I am sure many tears were shed as you made this, but what a sweet way to pay tribute to Cousins Day. You should frame this and put it in your crafting space in a place of honor. Thank you for sharing such a sweet memory with all of us!