I stamped the flower on the front in flirty flamingo and the tags and upper part of the card were stamped in terricotta tile and flirty flamingo. Each person has their own page in ONE card. I hand wrote their names on their page. LeAnne's tag gave her encouragement, Abby's tag says hello friend with a dog stamped on it from Tim Holtz collection alterations. Aric's tag was stamped with a car, but I made it into a truck.
Each one has a tag with a handwritten joke.
The front of the card sentiment by recollections encourages each of them to do something everyday that makes them happy.
I have tears in my heart for this family, I know the feeling of the loss of a loved one and how it makes the children feel wether they are young or old.
After 6years, I decided I wanted to live and not feel sad anymore, so I moved on. I moved to the beach, and met a wonderful man. It will be 3 years on May 27th that I found my husband of today. I will be 77 soon and still had enough love in my heart for someone else, yet each of us still remember our spouses and make jokes about things between them. Our children on both sides embraced each of us. between us we have 7 kids, 18 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
I wish the Anderson's well and lots of love.
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Registered: March 29, 2011 Location: Covington, WA Posts: 32470
Wed, Sep 23, 2020 @ 11:09 AM
MaryJo, this is so sweet and loving. Thank you for the personalized messages for each of them. Your kind words will help them find comfort through their grief.
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Registered: October 18, 2015 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 19903
Wed, Sep 23, 2020 @ 12:02 PM
Great idea having tags for each! I am sending three cards as I know how people feel after loosing a loved one....My cards are all happy things....Love how you did yours, however! TFS
Registered: February 19, 2011 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 15293
Wed, Sep 23, 2020 @ 2:46 PM
What a gift your card brings them with such lovely stamping and encouraging words. Their story hurt my heart as well; but, your story healed it again. It reminds us all that tomorrow will be different from today and joy and love is always with us even when we are too sad to see it. I am so glad you were able to "live" again. Thank you for sharing.
Registered: February 10, 2006 Location: Mid-Atlantic Posts: 13127
Wed, Sep 23, 2020 @ 3:07 PM
Your project comes from a heart that understands the sorrow the Andersons are dealing with! This is precious!
------------------------------ Rita
God demonstrated His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us ... being now justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. Romans 5:8 & 9
Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50703
Wed, Sep 23, 2020 @ 3:47 PM
I know each member of the family will be thrilled to examine this card and discover their own little treasure. It's very sweet. Thanks for sharing your story MaryJo.
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Wed, Sep 23, 2020 @ 3:56 PM
Your combined creation for the Anderson's is wonderful, and as the proud owner of an Icela52 card-tag-book, I know it will be even more special in real life. Love the photo corners too!! Your story brought tears to my eyes MaryJo, thanks for sharing such a lovely story and thanks for bringing this mini masterpiece to the teaprty.
------------------------------ Susie
Please don't take your organs to heaven - heaven knows we need them here.
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 132003
Thu, Sep 24, 2020 @ 1:11 AM
You and Anita were so clever with that tag and pocket card idea. I really like the different styles of ribbon you added to each tag as a further personalised element.
Registered: March 13, 2011 Location: Langley, B.C. Canada Posts: 32131
Sat, Sep 26, 2020 @ 9:55 AM
I love your idea to encourage them all in this way. And your personal story is so very encouraging, MaryJo. You put a lot of heart and soul into this and it shows. I can't stop thinking about this family and all they must be going through. They will be thrilled with what you have made for them.