Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Pet Sympathy Card


A friend of mine recently had to put her beloved Rottweiler down, and I wanted to make a card for her to let her know I care. I googled for silhouette images and found this one, so I printed it out and added some Copic color around it. The background is a soft aqua color, and I stamped it with brilliance ink using a pawprint stamp. The rainbow was done with scraps to represent the "rainbow bridge" where dogs go to play after their life on earth is done. I put one tiny heart on the image because it just looked like it belonged there.

I'm entering this into the MFP Speedy Fox & Friends challenge #245 which is to create a rainbow.

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope your Tuesday is a great one.

Carol

19 comments:

aussie aNNie said...

Love this sweet creation, this image and colours are gorgeous. Sorry have missed a creation or two to comment on last day or so....xx{The Journey is the Start – my personal blog}

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

You, my friend will let them release some emotion with this beautiful card. Love the way you did the image and rainbow.

Hettie said...

Aww gorgeous card. It is always so sad when one loses a pet...they are a member of the family as much as a human being and best of all they don't spill the beans on any of the conversations you have with them.
Great card.
Hugs
xx

Donna Hanley said...

It saddens me so much to hear that a "baby" has crossed over the bridge. They are so very precious, I wish they could live forever. This card will certainly help your friend in a big way. I love the way you colored around the silhouette image and you are totally right, that heart does belong there. Perfect, caring card. Have a fun day creating more love for people.

Vickie Y said...

What a beautiful tribute. Lovely rainbow and card. Thank you for sharing with us at MFP Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge.

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

You had a beautiful and sweet thought for your friend Carol! When a pet flay in the sky it's a sad moment for his human family...
Your card is very exciting, and the heart talk a lot... Great work!

Princess Judy Palmer said...

So special. A great card for a sad occasion.

Brenda said...

Awww, this is such a sweet card for your friend Carol! It is never easy to put a beloved pet down and my heart goes out to your friend. I think this card will show just how much you care. Hugs, Brenda

jimlynn said...

Carol, this just makes me want to cry. So sad about your friends dog but I know they'll love the card and appreciate it too. Very creative and pretty to put the "rainbow" behind that image. Just beautiful!
Lynn

Čarovnije z male kmetije said...

This is very beautiful and attentiv from you. Card is beautiful and it would certainly help, when you see, that you are not alone in griff. We lost our dog 4 months ago, so I understand your friend well. Hugh.

nwilliams6 said...

So sweet Carol. Pulls at my heartstrings for sure. Hugz

Janis said...

Beautiful and heartfelt. Your friend will treasure this along with the memory of her beloved pet.
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wannabcre8tive said...

Carol, your lovely card is so perfect for your friend who is missing her faithful friend. I knew right a way that the rainbow represented the "Rainbow Bridge" I like how you did the shadows around the sweet rottweiler. I hope your friend's Rottie is playing with my many boxers, who have gone to the bridge, having a fun time. Your friend will cherish this special card you have made for her.

Thank you for joining us in the Speedy Fox and Friends challenge.

Stampsnob. said...

I admire anyone who does this sewing on their cards it is beautiful and shows a ton of love Thank you for entering at SF&F MFP.....Lis

Jane said...

That is the hardest thing to do! I had to send my lab over the bridge 2 years ago and I miss him everyday...
Your card is a wonderful tribute to the doggy world. Thanks for sharing and joining us this week at SF&F challenge.

MaryH said...

A truly wonderful card for this situation. Love that you managed to use that fab stitched die to make the rainbow bridge. And the tiny red heart was just perfect. Ditto the subtle pawprint stamping on the blue dp. Your friend will be comforted by this. TFS & Hugs

Christine said...

I'm so sorry for the sad reason behind having to make this card. I know your friend will get comfort from it though. I loved heart and halo effect around your silhouette image. Thanks so much for sharing with us on Speedy Fox and Friends.

JD/ Jill said...

You did a lovely job with this (Sad) card...but I am sure it will bring comfort...The rainbow is just so appropriate for this card!

Jessi Fogan said...

The rainbow and heart are absolutely perfect - what a precious way to commemorate the loss of her pup. Such a hard thing to experience.