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: 2237
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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: November 3, 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 10333
Tue, Jun 08, 2010 @ 4:50 AM
Whoooooa! This card is spectacular, Karen! That ribbon is the BOMB! Your coloring is perfection, as always! And I am always looking for ways to use the Top Note in a cool way, and THIS is going into my FAVES!
Registered: November 3, 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 10333
Tue, Jun 08, 2010 @ 4:51 AM
Ohhh, and I just read your comments and I am so sorry that you have had such sad news to deal with. You truly succeeded in making a most beautiful card for your friend! HUGS
Registered: April 11, 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 7634
Tue, Jun 08, 2010 @ 5:01 AM
Karen - I am so sorry to hear about your losses, this is a hard time for you and your in my thoughts. This card, is beyond gorgeous - I love your style and your colors always pop. This would bring joy to anyone who received it.
Registered: August 31, 2006 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 14029
Tue, Jun 08, 2010 @ 5:58 AM
Karen, I'm sorry to hear that your card was made for a sad occasion but it turned out beautifully and I'm sure your friend will appreciate it greatly. Your colouring is AMAZING! As always ;)
Registered: January 5, 2008 Location: my happy place Posts: 7171
Tue, Jun 08, 2010 @ 6:49 AM
Karen, there is no doubt your friend will be blessed by this beautiful and heartfelt card. I am so sorry for your losses. May the comfort only Jesus can bring sweep over you as he holds you in his tender arms. Hugs!
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