Hi! This card was made for today's Limited Supply Challenge: With Sympathy.
This challenge was to use flowers, one background, one sentiment, and any card stock. We were to limited ourselves on our use of embellishments. I used NO: HPH, brads, punches, rhinestone brads, etc. I had only 8 layers of card stock. (Yesterday's card had 18 layers. That's 10 fewer!) I had just one ribbon in a simple knot.
There is no joy in having a loved one pass away. As a caregiver, cancer patient, grandchild, daughter-in-law, cousin, friend, ex-wife and, worst of all...mother, I can tell you, it is the worst thing I have ever had to endure.
I can, however, tell you that the cards and letters that I received WEEKS after the funeral are the ones that I still cherish most. It means that the sender "Remembered" my grandfather, FIL, my cousin, my friend, my ex-husband, or my daughter long after the funeral. (I'm sitting at my computer crying...)
So, this card will be sent to my uncle, whose wife passed away over a month ago. I know that he thinks of her all the time and feels so much sorrow.
Registered: April 27, 2007 Location: South,GA Posts: 59576
Fri, Sep 07, 2007 @ 6:08 AM
I think it is gorgeous as usual and would not have expected anything less. I thought about you 1st when reading the challenge this morning and wondered "HOW IN THE WORLD IS SHE GOING TO SURVIVE THIS CHALLENGE?" I see you soared above the clouds and rose to meet the requirements with ease.
Registered: May 4, 2006 Location: scribbling in my sketch & idea book Posts: 8795
Fri, Sep 07, 2007 @ 6:26 AM
Just perfect Faith! Love the flowers and how the ribbon makes them pop at the bottom. I'm sure will Uncle will really appreciate this card. TFS friend!
Registered: May 28, 2004 Location: My very hot stamp room, in Phoenix! It's a dry heat. Posts: 38730
Fri, Sep 07, 2007 @ 6:37 AM
Faith, this is lovely. You are so right about the cards being received later. I am sure your uncle will really appreciate your thoughtfulness in remembering him and his wife. sniff sniff
Registered: March 21, 2006 Location: sunny southern california Posts: 20098
Fri, Sep 07, 2007 @ 7:07 AM
What do I think? I think it is one of the best of your "To die for" gallery! Prayers and hugs for your uncle. . .
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Registered: August 13, 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 954
Fri, Sep 07, 2007 @ 7:18 AM
I LOVE it and I'm sure he will too. Nothing says "I care" more than a handmade sympathy card and you did stampers everywhere proud! I'm sorry for his and your loss. TFS