Here is the card we all hate to make. It means that someone we love or someone they love has passed away or is in a difficult place. Most people tell you to make these cards ahead so you don't have to make them in a rush or while grieving yourself. That is not bad advice and I do have a few on hand that I've made. I find though that it is part of the healing process to make a card for the grieving person after their loss. I think about them and who they/we lost as I make the card and I offer prayers of comfort.
This card was made for my friend that recently lost her father. It breaks my heart that her heart is broken. I never met her dad, but he sounds like he was an incredible father.
This card was made for my friend that recently lost her father. It breaks my heart that her heart is broken. I never met her dad, but he sounds like he was an incredible father.
The other "strange" thing I do is to send out sympathy cards a few weeks after the person has passed away. My thought is that most people send them immediately, and that is good. We all need that. Most people though find that grieving is the loneliest after all the services are over, relatives have gone home and everyone is going on with their lives. They are still mourning the loss, but it feels like nobody else even remembers or they are too uncomfortable to say anything about the deceased. The sentiment on this stamp is perfect because it could be sent before, during or after the person passes.
To make this card I did a light wash in the background of grey inks and silver watercolor. Once it was dry I added the stamping. It needed a little something to fill in the holes, so I did a bit of a wash with colors of ink from the flowers & leaves. After this stage was dry I stamped and embossed the sentiment, finishing off the card with a ribbon and mounting it on a cardbase.
I'm linking up with Just Us Girls for their sympathy challenge. Thank you Vicki Dutcher for your Facebook post that let me know about this challenge. ;)
On a more positive note, today is World Card Making Day. Lots of sales and specials going on including 20% off at Ellen Hutson. Use code WCMD18 at checkout!
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Stamps: Peace & Comfort (CAS-ual Fridays Stamps)
Ink: Basic Gray, Smoky Slate, Elegant Eggplant, Fresh Fig, Perfect Plum, Wisteria Wonder, Mint Macaron, Tranquil Tide (Stampin' UP) VersamarkPaper: Bristol Vellum Cardstock (Strathmore)
Accessories: Wonky Stitched Dies (My Favorite Things) Silver Embossing Powder (Wow) Perfect Plum Taffeta Ribbon (Stampin' UP)
6 comments:
I am so sorry for the need for this card but it is stunning, fab mix of colours. I like you idea of sending cards later as what is say is so true. I will try to remember this x
Sorry for the need for this card. It is a beautiful card that will bring a smile to your friends face. ♥
This card is so lovely and I know your friend will be touched when she receives it! Love the gradient from grey to color too! Thanks for sharing your talents with us at Just Us Girls and I hope you will be back often!
Lovely sympathy for your friend. Thanks for joining us at JUGS, this week. Linda, GD.
Your gorgeous card is sure to lift your friend's spirits at a time when she'll need it most...after the services and in the 'quiet' days when she's alone, reflecting on her dad. I agree that sending cards 'later' is important. When my dad passed away, I was deeply moved by all the cards/expressions of sympathy we received 'at the time'; those cards that came a few weeks later were absolutely heart-touching and heart-warming. I 'really' needed them then. Your compassion for and understanding of loss are as beautiful as your card, clearly infused with love. Thank you for sharing your creativity in the JUGS gallery.
~carol
How fun I inspired you to join along at JUGS with this beautiful card!
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