Monday, September 18, 2023

A Sad Occasion


 Sadly, a friend of mine recently lost her beautiful pet Dachshund and I made this card for her. I always visualize our pets going to the rainbow bridge when their time on earth is done, so I sponged some clouds and added a rainbow  and clouds done with Lawn Fawn dies and snippets of paper. I added a little shimmer to the clouds with some Wink of Stella. If you look closely, you can see the image of a dachshund that I stamped with iridescent ink at the end of the pawprints. I stamped a tiny red heart on the card next to the sentiment.


This is what I put inside the card. I've had this dachshund stamp for quite a few years. I bought it when we used to have a dachshund of our own, and I remember our Bitzi every time I see this stamp. The sentiment is from PTI.

Thanks for stopping by and I wish you all a good week ahead.

Carol

15 comments:

Aquarius said...

I'm sure you friend will really appreciate this lovely card

brenda said...

Always so sad and equally painful time for pet owners, been there too many times. I am sure your friend will really appreciate your kind gesture. One of our Granddaughters and Husband have a Dachshund, they are feisty little characters for one so small.

B x

Brenda in IN said...

I love that soft image of her dog. What a lovely card for her and will help ease the pain of losing her precious pet.

Donna said...

Fabulous sympathy card for someone loosing their pet.

*Vicki* said...

Dachshunds are near and dear to my heart! I'm so sorry for your friend's loss, but I know they will really appreciate this card from you! Love your idea of the rainbow and pawprints with the faded doxie. The clouds are beautifully done in the background! That dachshund stamp on the inside is amazing!

Valerie-Jael said...

Beautiful card.I was devastated when my dogs died, and also when my Kitty died, they were family. They are sweet little dogs, my neighbour has 2 of them. Have a good week, hugs, Valerie

Sue from Oregon said...

Such a touching card Carol. Always hard to lose a pet. So nice of you to send this lovely card to her. 💕Sue K

Brenda said...

This is a gorgeous pet sympathy Carol! I did a rainbow bridge as well for my card. Not near as beautiful as yours though and in my haste to get it in the mail, I never got a photo of it. I love the pale image of the Dachshund and of course your sky looks amazing. It is indeed a very sad time, sad anytime we love a furbaby. It's not fair that our pets can't live a longer life. I know this friend will appreciate this card so much! You are such a blessing Carol, to us both. Hugs, Brenda

Liz said...

Beautiful card Carol, I love how you’ve personalised it with your lovely design. I’m sure it will be appreciated by your friend. xx

Wendy said...

Awww, this card is so precious, Carol! I love the sponged clouds with the paw prints and doggy done in a soft faint color. The rainbow, the clouds and the inside is all wonderful additions to your heartfelt card. So sorry for your friend's loss. Your card will hopefully help to heal her heart in the days ahead.

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

How sweet and thoughtful card you made for your friend's loss! Pets are family members and their life is sadly too short... Your card speaks by itself and it's really precious with the scene you have created! Love the idea of the delicate iridescent Dachshund under the rainbow with his paws tracks, perfect! The cloud is just perfect too to add dimension and the little red heart looks so sweet. The Dachshund stamp inside is wonderful!
Sending big hugs and love, dearest Carol! Have a good week yourself!

MELODY JACOB said...

Its so kind of you to make this for you friend.


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jimlynn said...

You already know how I feel about this card Carol. So special and will be treasured forever and ever.
Lynn

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

How lovely with beautiful thoughts behind this card Carol, it's so lovely.
Faith x

Lisa said...

Awe this card pulls at the heart strings. Very lovely pet sympathy card.