Today would have been my little brother's 50th birthday. Eight yrs ago, he unexpectedly, without warning, passed away from a presumed "sudden heart attack." My parents and I miss him everyday of every month of every yr. This card is in remembrance of his birthday, the day we were blessed that he became a part of our family. Bobby was an exceptional person who touched many lives, making them better. He was intelligent, funny, sweet, kind, caring, and the nicest guy you'd ever want to meet. Not perfect but he was close! There was "something" about him that made you strive to be the best you could be. We welcome the day that we will see him again. God Bless you my little brother. :)
My card design was inspired by a wooden sign at today's IC365 website, Signals:
Stamps: Rubber Stampede, SU (don't know names of either set)
Paper: SU, MPad black c.s., Paper Studios white c.s.
Ink: Ranger di, Stazon black and dove grey
Accessories: acrylic block, mister
Techniques: two color-acrylic block stamping, masking, collage stamping
Date: Saturday, December 1, 2012 GMT Views: 483
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Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 37257
Sat, Dec 01, 2012 @ 9:14 AM
What an amazing for what sounds like an amazing brother! God bless you and your family. This is one lovely card!!!! I love the silhouette, which could be you and your brother (guess that's why you chose it!). I LOVE this card!!!!
------------------------------ Lesley
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Registered: July 17, 2005 Location: Staying inky in eastern Connecticut Posts: 69011
Sat, Dec 01, 2012 @ 10:14 AM
what a lovely tribute to your brother.....and a lovely card.....I love your silhouette image
------------------------------ Joanne
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Registered: August 7, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24012
Sat, Dec 01, 2012 @ 11:53 AM
So sorry for your loss Gabby! I too lost a sibling when she was just 42... it leaves a hole in your heart for sure! Your card is a wonderful birthday tribute to him!!! hugs!
Registered: August 14, 2007 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 15679
Sat, Dec 01, 2012 @ 11:59 AM
Gabby....I lost my sweet little sister several years ago, when she was just 48 so I can totally relate to everything you've said. I'm crying as I write this.....but we all know that's a good thing every once in a while. I love your card. It's beautiful.
------------------------------ Jo
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Registered: November 9, 2004 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 8732
Sat, Dec 01, 2012 @ 7:15 PM
Oh Gabby, this is so sweet and touching. It gave me goosebumps and little tears. I lost my brother earlier this year - and while it was very different circumstances, I can relate to this so much. What an amazing card in remembrance of your brother. Beautifully done - hugs to you!
------------------------------ Audrey H My Blog/My Gallery ODBD Challenge Team SCS Dirty Dozen Alumni Punchkateer
