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.
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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: May 23, 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 5680
Tue, Jun 08, 2010 @ 7:00 AM
This card is so beautiful! The design and handiwork speaks the message, "made with love", ever so clearly. Your friend will be comforted when she receives your card.
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Registered: February 9, 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 1562
Tue, Jun 08, 2010 @ 8:05 AM
So sorry for your losses, Karen. Please know that everyone is thinking of you and your friends and offering up prayers for peace and comfort. Your card is sure to bring much needed comfort for your friend.
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Tue, Jun 08, 2010 @ 8:11 AM
Karen, I am so very sorry for your losses and will keep you and all of your dear friends in my prayers today. I hope your friend finds some comfort with the love and care of family and friends. Your card is beyond beautiful and I know it will be cherished and bring comfort. Hugs to you my sweet friend.
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Registered: January 11, 2010 Location: Miamisburg, OH Posts: 7227
Tue, Jun 08, 2010 @ 8:19 AM
Karen, I know she is going to love this card. Especially with the comforting words you are going to put inside! You really have had a rough couple of months! I hope things start to settle down a bit so you can stop and smell the roses! Love you!~
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Registered: November 12, 2009 Location: Living in Western North Carolina in the mountains of beauty. Posts: 2551
Tue, Jun 08, 2010 @ 9:27 AM
Karen this card will help all those feelings in a jiffy... so sorry that your friends are having to work thru this... but we all go thru these times... don't we... and we all have to pick up and move on... Hope that they enjoy this WONDERFULLY GORGEOUS CARD!!!! I love the bright turquoise behind.. just stunning..
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Tue, Jun 08, 2010 @ 10:50 AM
Oh, Karen. I'm so sorry for your losses and news. What great shocks, but your card is truly a fabulous tribute to them. I'm certain your friend will treasure this card for a long, long time to come.
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Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105182
Tue, Jun 08, 2010 @ 11:18 AM
How sad to lose people so close. Words don't help much, but this beautiful card should be very comforting, Karen. Just lovely.
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Registered: April 4, 2008 Location: Sahuarita, Arizona originally from New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 18436
Tue, Jun 08, 2010 @ 12:02 PM
Your card is stunning Karen... So sorry for all the losses in your life in such a short time.... Keeping you and your friend in my thoughts and prayers....