Friday, February 7, 2014

Love & Treasure the Memory

Recently a dear friend of mine lost her best friend/husband of over 30 years.  So I have been trying to figure out an appropriate card for her. Here is what I came up with.
I am also submitting this card for two different Challenges.  First is Color My Heart's color dare #80 in which we are to use Ruby, Sunset and Cotton Candy as our colors. I have used these colors not only by making the background paper for the two panels but also as mats. 
The second Challenge is for Nacho Average Challenge sketch #75 (see image below). 
I layered the panels that I created onto a textured card base and then layered the sentiment panel on top of that, all with 3D foam tape. The sentiment was purchased at Hobby Lobby and is an American Art Stamp by Lizzie Anne Designs. I think it is perfect for this purpose. I created the background paper using the Thinking Of You stamp set that came in Simon Says Stamps' February stamp kit. All ink and cardstock is from Close To My Heart. The Framelit is from Stampin' Up.

I feel like a card is never complete unless I also tie the inside to the front, so here it is!
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Angelina
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27 comments:

  1. What a beautiful card! The sentiment hits close to home. Great layers and colors. Thanks for playing along with the Nachos, hope you will join us again.

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    1. Thank you Kathya. It was fun and I hope to do it again! Glad I found you all!

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  2. I think it's hard to 'hit the right note' with sympathy cards, but this is really beautiful! Such a comforting sentiment and the flowers are so lovely. Thanks for sharing. Prayers for your friend.

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    1. You are so very sweet Katrina! Thank you. Funny thing is, I had seen this sentiment on FB and then when I was at Hobby Lobby this past week, there it was! Thank you for your prayers.

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  3. Such a sad occasion, but you made a beautiful card for your friend. Beautiful sentiment and I love the flowers. Thanks for joining us at Nacho Average Challenges this week.

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    1. Thank you very much Christy. I hope to join all of you again!

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  4. Lovely card inside and out! thanks for commenting on my blog post!
    :) Marie

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    1. Thank YOU Marie. It is always a pleasure to leave comments as well as read the ones we get! Have a wonderful weekend.

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    2. Stunning card! It's hard to make a sympathy card. You've really come up with a beautiful and meaningful card. Thanks for joining us at Color My Heart this week.

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  5. I am so sorry for your friend, Angelina. What a lovely card to share your feelings with her.

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  6. This is so pretty--it will bring joy to your friend!

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  7. Gorgeous card, and what a lovely sentiment. Great use of the sketch. Thank you for joining us at Nacho Average Challenges!

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  8. Sorry to hear about your friends hubbie!! I know your card will help her!! Thanks for playing along with us this week!!!

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  9. Very pretty card. I especially like the notched corners on the panels-a great touch. I often forget these little details that can make all the difference. Thanks for sharing your card-

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    1. Thank you for noticing that Rose. I too often forget until I have already assembled the card/project. Have a wonderful week and thank you for the comment!

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  10. Beautiful card. I know your friend will appreciate the sentiment.

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  11. Absolutely lovely card! I love the double raised panels with the punched corners. Those shapes combined with the center shape make the card look more complex than it really is. Thanks for joining the Color Dare this week.

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    1. Thank you Gretchen. You are right, this was really a simple card to put together. I enjoyed the Color Dare.

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  12. I love the ticket shaped twin panels and all the layers in this card. Mostly, though, in love how you created your own patterned paper with stamps. I am sure your friend will find comfort in this card. Thank you for playing the Color Dare this week.

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  13. Your background panels are perfectly stamped. This is a very cheery sympathy card that anyone would be glad to receive! Thanks for playing along at Color My Heart last week, and we'd love to see you again this week.

    Sarah

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  14. What a beautiful card. I love the corners on your panels, such a nice addition. Thanks for playing along with the Nachos. Hope to see you again soon. :)

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