Funeral #2 of 3 this month tonight...my friend Suzanne's husband, Mark, only 72. I've known Suzanne since my Liz was a baby. We got together once a month for a very long time, 30 some years, along with another friend, Judy. However, this past year has disrupted that a lot and I miss them. Wish I wasn't seeing them this way.
I used today's sketch and yesterday's colors. I guess the colors don't necessarily evoke a sympathy card but I don't do traditional sympathy. Mark loved to be outdoors, hunted, fished, bought a second home in northern WI on the Lac du Flambeau water way. He wasn't able to be there at all this summer, which is so sad.
I stamped the leaves in black, embossed with clear ep and sprayed three different sprays over it. Did the same with the top and side strips. I still can't find my sentiment stamp so I computer generated it. There is a little Lindy's Stamp Gang 'gag me with a spoon' gray spray on the background...yes, that's what it is called. My 'weathered' is the strips of black/gray Co'ordinations paper, sanded. Also, I think the sprays add some 'weathering.'
Date: Wednesday, October 6, 2021 GMT Views: 760
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Registered: December 31, 2016 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 2501
Thu, Oct 07, 2021 @ 6:59 AM
Jean so sorry for the loss of yet another friend. It's been such a difficult time. Your card is really beautiful. I love all the detail you put into it. This sentiment is the theme of the year on so many fronts!! Fav'd
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Registered: October 12, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 70433
Thu, Oct 07, 2021 @ 7:55 AM
So sorry that you needed a sympathy card. This is a lovely one. The blending and splattering of the challenge colors looks amazing. Terrific use of the sketch layout, too. Well done. Hugs!
Registered: February 19, 2011 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 15205
Thu, Oct 07, 2021 @ 4:14 PM
Beautiful use of the colors and the sketch. It may not be "traditional" sympathy colors, but I think it strikes just the right balance especially since he loved the outdoors so much. I do love that sentiment for a sympathy card. Such a beautiful and evocative phrase. So sorry for this loss for you and your dear friend. Hugs.