An elderly couple who live two houses down the street from us have been our neighbors ever since we moved here 21 years ago - they don't have any family and have been surrogate grandparents to my two sons, which means a lot since my dear Mom and Dad live so far away in the U.S. We treat them like they're our own parents, and recently the health of this couple has really been going downhill, especially for the husband who has diabetes, and it's involved lots of trips to the hospital. Lila is so worried about her DH. This card definitely reflects her character - with the poppies and the doily, it fits her perfectly - old fashioned and traditional, she loves flowers, and bright colors. I'm sure she'll love this card. What a great challenge, Wendy!
I cut a black circle to go behind the doily for more definition and used a Sweet and Sassy Stamps set called Poppies and Greetings - I love it, not only for the pretty poppies, but all the fabulous sentiments it includes for lots of occasions!
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Fri, Oct 14, 2011 @ 8:41 AM
How lovely to have them as an extended part of your family. Lila will love this with the bright RED poppies. sending wishes for good health to both of them. Your card is gorgeous....right into my favorites, Bridget!
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