I thought about today's challenge of making a card personal for someone special all day today. I used one of my two favorite techniques, and I made the words love you much my focal point. In the last two months, I have lost one friend to suicide, another to a brain tumor, and then this past weekend I got the shock of hearing that one of my dear friends from NY lost her husband unexpectedly to a massive heart attack. I kept thinking I would like to make the most beautiful card ever for my sweet friend who shares my love of stamping but of course no card seems good enough. When I saw the awesome colors in the challenge this week I decided to combine challenges. No card is pretty enough for this - but then no card will heal the wound of having your husband and best friend by your side one minute and gone the next. We really need to embrace the truth that we are just passing thru this life, on the way to our heavenly home. My dear friends Susie, Mary Ann, and now Roger are safe in the arms of Jesus....but what huge gaps they leave here. I hope this card will bring my dear friend just a small amount of comfort.
Date: Monday, June 7, 2010 GMT Views: 2233
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Paper: Ruby Red, Cameo Coral, Basic Black, Whisper white
Ink: black stazon, black craft, tempting turquoise, ruby red
Accessories: versamarker, clear powder, heat tool, big shot/top note die, vanilla hodgepodge, black brads, black striped gg ribbon, black satin, white gel pen
Registered: November 23, 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 2058
Tue, Jun 08, 2010 @ 6:53 PM
This card is stunning! I love the black accent color. So sad to hear of all your recent losses. May the Lord comfort you and those you love at this difficult time. Blessings....
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Registered: November 19, 2005 Location: Bethel Park, Pa Posts: 37249
Tue, Jun 08, 2010 @ 7:48 PM
karen-scripture says that God WILL comfort those who mourn-your friend will treasure this card-it means so much to recieve cards and calls when we mourn
------------------------------ Mary Marsh SCS Color Challenge DT Coordinator My Blog- The Charmed Life
Registered: November 3, 2005 Location: Fairport Harbor, OH-IO, Lake Erie shoreline Posts: 60300
Tue, Jun 08, 2010 @ 8:49 PM
I'm sorry for your need to make this most beautiful card, but it will help your friend. What better thought is there than knowing your friends walk in Glory w/ Jesus!
Your card is just beautiful.
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Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Wed, Jun 09, 2010 @ 10:07 PM
Your flowers are stunning against that blue bg. Love the metal frame on your sentiment. Awesome ribbon/bow. What a lovely card. TFS :0)
------------------------------ Cathy B aka: Mutnik ....or is it Nutmeg?! I get so confused!
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Registered: September 14, 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 909
Thu, Jun 10, 2010 @ 2:26 PM
Thank you for the touching reminder that we are just passing through! Only Christ will bring healing in time, but for now the sentiments are surely appreciated - beautiful card Karen~