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: January 9, 2008 Location: SS Utah Posts: 7689
Fri, Aug 22, 2008 @ 7:31 AM
I am soooo sorry to hear about your neighbors dog, that is soooo sad!! Your card turned out lovely, love all the colors, and the coloring you did on this. great job!!!!!
Registered: March 10, 2006 Location: Blountstown, FL Posts: 6191
Fri, Aug 22, 2008 @ 7:56 AM
Great card! Not so great a night!! Sorry to hear of all the loss you have experienced in this storm--I have not been able to reach my sister yet to see how they faired.
Registered: January 5, 2008 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 556
Fri, Aug 22, 2008 @ 7:58 AM
My sympathies to you and your neighbur Faith. That is a terrible way for both of you to lose a friend. It is lovely that you are able to be such a comfort. The card you made for him is just lovely. I especially love the ribbon, and the toned down dots; they look good even on a sympathy card, and your colours are very warm yet soothing. That tree just radiates strength and comfort, doesn't it?
Registered: August 29, 2007 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Canada Posts: 20999
Fri, Aug 22, 2008 @ 8:04 AM
OH Faith, I so sorry about your friends dog. I'm glad though that you are all alright and safe.
This tree image does make a beautiful Sympathy card, I love the colors that you've used and I like that cute little dragonfly.
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