I got word this morning that a close friend of mine lost her mother early this morning, so I immediately began making her a sympathy card, and used the
Oozak April challenge which is to use ribbon, lace, and pearls. The image and sentiment are from SU! and I used some lace and ribbon from my stash. Pearls are by Kaiser, embossing was done with a Sizzix TH damask folder, and the main image was done with 2 SB blossom dies. I colored the image with markers before stamping on the vanilla card stock. Sentiment was done with CTMH grey wool ink.
Life really tears us apart sometimes, as my friend became a new grandmother yesterday and then lost her mother today. I can't imagine what it's like to feel such overwhelming grief and joy at the same time.
I wish you all a good day and thank you for stopping by.
Carol
17 comments:
Oh Carol, this is absolutely beautiful! So delicate and gentle colours, it's perfect.Such a mixed time for your friend.
I sat and made a card for Maggie from all of us in the Snippets Playground yesterday, with a very heavy heart indeed.
Hugs, Di xx
Carol, I'm sorry you need a sympathy card. This is just beautiful in these soft colors and the beautiful folder you used.
This is such a beautiful, soft and soothing creation, Carol. Sorry for you friend's loss.
Well you know that this situation just tears at my heart. I can't imagine. This lovely card will truly bring some needed comfort.
Boy this is a terrible situation for your friend. I can't even imagine. Your card just exudes soft, caring love. Very pretty Carol, and I'm sure it will lift her spirits immediately.
A beautiful sympathy card...so sorry that you needed it, but it will bring comfort, I am sure.
Such a beautiful & heartfelt card, Carol. We as crafters all dread having to make sympathy cards but you've made this with such a touch of softness and beauty. I'm sure the recipient will know that your thinking of them and you care.
Very Beautiful Card
What a gorgeous card Carol! Love the colors and elegant design. I'm sure your friend will treasure this card. TFS
Wow - I am glad your friend had something sweet to think about admist the sadness. Losing a mother is one of the saddest things in the world, but I can just imagine that a new grandchild has got to be a wonderful thing (I am so looking forward to it one day). Your card is truly special and very beautiful. Hugz!
For a sad occasion but it's a beautiful card and know she's going to love it. Really like the design you used on this and that pretty embossing. Beautiful card!
Lynn
A very pretty card-sure to help her heart heal after such a sad and happy week.
Wonderful sympathy card, so lovely.
Hugs
Anke
What a tender, tender card, Carol. It's thoughtful, tactile, and precious to be held by the recipient. I love it.
I was moved by the situation you're friend is in. Such a stark contrast, so representative of the highs and lows of life.
Such a beautiful card for such a sad occasion. Hugs, Amanda x
Beautiful card, Carol, So sorry to hear of your friend's loss. I sure this card will bring your friend comfort. As you know I'm making the same kind of cards right now. They are never easy to make.
Very pretty card, I love the soft color palette. Thank you for joining us at the Oozak Challenge!
-Samantha
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