Paper therapy today: This is for Allison's Sketch Challenge. I was kicked out of my craft room for a couple days and didn't have a chance to finish my sample card for her. This one is not what I originally planned to do. The day before Thanksgiving, we received news that my father unexpectedly passed away. It was a surprise as he was in relatively good health overall and was not sick or suffering; however he did have dementia, so it was not a shock. He was always a man of words as a public speaker, counselor and author. He gave me my love of reading, writing & story telling. When I was young, he would sit by my bedside and we would talk about all sorts of things before I went to sleep. My favorite subject was about outer space and what was out there beyond our world. I imagined beautiful colors and light. Today I was enthused to make this card by Dawn's Free 4 You Challenge to be inspired by the quote: "This world is but a canvas to our imagination". This is a tribute to my Dad who always inspired and encouraged my imagination, even my youthful thoughts about our world and what was beyond. I'm linking also for Sabrina's WT Challenge - Blast Off into Space.
Giving thanks for my Dad who is in my thoughts and always in my heart.
Thank you to the hostesses and to you for looking.
Date: Friday, November 24, 2017 GMT Views: 1140
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Tue, Nov 28, 2017 @ 10:44 PM
Diane, what a beautiful card as a tribute to your Dad. I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like he was a great father and mentor- may the memories you shared together bring you comfort in the days ahead. Hugs, sweet friend!
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Wed, Nov 29, 2017 @ 7:56 AM
I'm just seeing this card ~ what a lovely tribute to your father, Diane. That pretty designer paper is perfect with the starry embossed background. Hugs.
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