Sweet Dreams David xxx

Please spare a kind thought today for the parents, family and friends of
David Christie
whose funeral we are attending this morning. 
He was far too young to be taken at only 21 but unfortunately he lost his battle with cancer last Saturday.
Our sincere condolences go out to all who knew him and loved him.
R.I.P.  David

xxxx

Condolences

This simple card was sent to my Sister-in-Law's dad following the death of his second wife, Nan.

Sadly she finally lost her battle with Breast Cancer last week, after almost 5 years of treatments and surgeries.
Nan was a genuine, wonderfully kind & generous lady, who always saw the good in people, (even when no one else could), and at the young age of 53, was taken from her family and friends far too soon.

She truly will be missed by everyone who ever knew her.
RIP Nan xx

9/11 - Remembering

Sympathy and Condolences

I think, if asked, most crafters would agree that Sympathy and Condolence cards are probably the most difficult ones that we have to make, but sadly they are a necessity.

I usually opt for traditional black and white, but this time I decided to use an elegant Laura Ashley paper teamed with black and grey cardstock instead.
The message is from a K & Co. quotes sticker pad, stuck to grey textured card which is adhered with silicon gel on top of wide black velvet ribbon and a line of black adhesive gems are placed in diagonally opposite corners.

~ Rest In Peace Ron ~

Sympathy and Condolences

It was a terrible shock to learn that one of my neighbours died very suddenly and unexpectedly yesterday evening.
My thoughts were very much with the family today, as they struggle to come to terms with their sad loss.



Sweet Dreams Barbara

My trusty floral silhouette stamp came to the rescue once again combined with luxury black velvet ribbon which decorates the folded edge.



Inside I double matted black and white card and then stamped a corner scroll with black Versafine ink.

Making Up For Lost Time

I've been busy today ... busy making cards no less!
Don't fall off your seats with excitement 'cos the enthusiasm may not last but as all crafters know, you have to go with the urge when it grabs you LOL!

So ... Do you want to see what I made? Really ?? You Sure ?? .................. ok then.

The first card uses my favourite silhouette stamp, which seems to be the one I reach for when a condolence card is needed.

The background paper is from Dovecraft and the flower was stamped (with black Stazon) onto white card, then matted onto black card. The sentiment is part of a wooden stamp set, but I can't remember where it came from.

On to happier events ... and a birthday card for a family friend.
She is the proud 'mum' to a little white Scottie Dog called "Archie" so a doggie theme was called for.
My daughter and I had spotted a cute Scottie keyring whilst browsing through a local garden centre so I added it to her card.
The DCWV 'All Dressed Up' stack provided the card base and after folding the sheet in half, the front face was trimmed to reveal the inside which is some green marbled paper matted onto black card.

The cute image was part of a QVC kit and black velvet ribbon was used to attach the keyring.

My final offering today was a quick and easy Anniversary card.
A tall white blank was wrapped with some gorgeous pink foiled tissue paper, (part of a pack picked up in The Works a while ago).
Isn't that foiling just scrummy?

I didn't want to cover up this beautiful paper with too many embellishments, so a simple white ribbon and silver tag were all the decoration needed.

A peel off message was coloured pink with permanent markers and then added to the tag .... voila!! All done.

Condolences

Sadly I have had to make 2 Sympathy cards this week ... never an easy thing to do.

Decided to make them both the same and keep to simple black and white.

Tore away the front edge and used black ink around the deckle edge. Popped a silver chain border peel off on the back section.

My thoughts are with the families at this difficult time.