Hi! This card was made for today's Limited Sketch Challenge: Oldies But Goodies...
I have no clue how in the world Speedy the Cat KNEW that I would be needing this tree stamp today. He put it in the bathroom sink! It is one of the first Treehouse Stamps I owned, and I seem to use it only for Sympathy cards.
Last night, Tropical Storm Fay really tore up my neighborhood. The power was out until this morning. And, there is debris, everywhere, including a big branch of our old oak on my camper...The van took a big hit, too...The neighbor's patio furniture ended up on the hood!
But, that wasn't the worst of it...Our neighbor's dog was under the furniture,on the hood of my van. Sadly, he had been gone for quite a while. I went to my neighbor, who was crying, and told him I found his beloved friend, and we buried him right beside my wonderful dog, Bear, in my garden.(We lost Bear 3 years ago...) They had been best friends for many years, it just seemed the right thing to do.
The dp is VERY old...At least 6 years...I dug it out of my bedroom closet.
The tree was stamped in Basic Black and colored in with SU! Pure Color Pencils. I used Odorless mineral spirits to blend the colors.
The ribbon was from a gift from my neighbor's "dog" to Bear...I just thought it was appropriate this morning....
Registered: December 4, 2007 Location: Valrico Florida Posts: 633
Fri, Aug 22, 2008 @ 6:17 AM
Oh my goodness, how sad to lose a pet you love and care about!!! I hope you recover from the storm. I live in Tampa and have been blessed by being out of it's path.
Your card today is so beautiful. I can see why you brought this stamp back out.
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Registered: April 24, 2005 Location: upstate New York Posts: 2010
Fri, Aug 22, 2008 @ 6:18 AM
Gorgeous card! I'm sorry to hear about your neighbors dog, losing pets is just as hard as losing friends and family members, because they are our family members. My heart goes out to him. I'm glad to hear you and your family are safe!
Registered: June 28, 2007 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 26692
Fri, Aug 22, 2008 @ 6:22 AM
Oh, Faith! I am so sorry about your neighbor's dog and all of the damage you have incurred from the storm:( I am sure your neighbors will cherish this beautiful card!
Registered: April 27, 2007 Location: South,GA Posts: 59576
Fri, Aug 22, 2008 @ 6:27 AM
I am so sorry for your neighbor and the loss of a loved pet. We do seem to get attached to those 4 legged critters. Glad you weathered the wrath of FAY as well as you did. At least the Oak Branch did not land on the house. I am hoping we survive as well now that she is in our area.
Registered: August 27, 2006 Location: mt juliet, tn Posts: 2044
Fri, Aug 22, 2008 @ 6:41 AM
I know this is a great loss to your friend. How sweet though, that he will be resting for eternity with his beloved friend. I am glad your family is okay.
fabulous card!!
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Registered: March 29, 2005 Location: Nevada Posts: 11671
Fri, Aug 22, 2008 @ 6:46 AM
What a beautifully colored card...love that popped up tree! So sorry to hear about the damage to your van and your poor neighbor's dog! I think it was an amazing thing for your to help bury his dog by your dog!
Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79588
Fri, Aug 22, 2008 @ 6:50 AM
Sorry you had such a rough night. Great card to pour your feelings into.
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