Hello friends,
Today I'm sharing a sympathy card, not always the easiest cards to make,
I did receive some sad news while away that a friend's husband had passed away,
it was a long illness and expected but still so very sad.
I decided to use a Grand Labels Four for the outer card, scored and folded into the centre,
Rose Creations placed in the centre and Fancy Tags One has been stamped with the sentiment.
I printed the heartfelt poem by Mary Elizabeth Frye onto blue cardstock and cut and embossed
with Labels Four, this can be removed and you can write onto the back.
On a brighter note I think I'm finally unpacked!
The ironing pile has increased ten fold and I'm back at work but
looking forward to a very crafty weekend.
And, I have a few more photos to share with you from my time away.
How huge is this restaurant!!
This is me (looking extremely tired!) with my table buddy Iwona
There is still time to enter my Mystery Giveaway blog post -
Bella will pick out a winner and it will be announced on Sunday.
Back tomorrow my blogland friends.
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What a lovely card, for such a sad occasion. Your photos are great it looks like you had a ball.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning sympathy card. My sympathies to your friend.
ReplyDeleteYou do look ike you had a wonderful time.
Sue
Hi Christine, an absolutely beautiful card; even though sympathy cards are hard to make, those that are handmade with love are so appreciated, Carole Z X
ReplyDeleteChristine you have made a lovely card these are one of the hardest to make I am sure your friend will appreciate it
ReplyDeleteYour photos look good and you dont look tired at all
Sue Yorkshire xxx
Beautiful card Christine
ReplyDeleteChris x
Good morning Christine, the card is beautiful and I am sure would be appreciated. You may have felt tired but you certainly didn't look it on the photos. Hope the ironing isn't too much of a chore when you get around to it.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth x
I'm sure your friend will appreciate this beautiful card at such a sad time, it will lift her spirits. The card stock is just lovely and you are so clever in putting together the shape and colours, so appropriate. I notice, the ever popular butterfly makes it's appearance again! Alison :)
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your friend will appreciate this beautiful card at such a sad time, it will lift her spirits. The card stock is just lovely and you are so clever in putting together the shape and colours, so appropriate. I notice, the ever popular butterfly makes it's appearance again! Alison :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card for the sad occasion, I am sure it will be appreciated Melanie
ReplyDeleteVery tasteful card Christine and I am sure it was appreciated at such a sad time.
ReplyDeleteDon't you just wish there was a real life ironing fairy?! x
I thought this card was stunning and such a lovely format to use for other cards. Sue x
ReplyDeleteHi Christine
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful card, at such a sad time. I know this card will show the recipient that you were showing you care at such an awful time. A purchased card at such a time is nice, BUT a hand made card is so much nicer & shows that you have taken the time to make a card for them. Love the photos, looks like you had a great time. I may be A.W.O.L. for a few days as I am staying in the forest so may have no signal.
hugs
Sandra (craftynan)
Morning Christine,
ReplyDeleteThis is a truly wonderful card for such a sad occasion I'm sure your friend will appreciate the thought that went into making it. My sympathy to her.
Photos tell a good story.
Regards
Lydia
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Thank-you for sharing your photos, sorry to hear your sad news.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card, I am sure it will give a lot of comfort to your friend at such a sad time.
ReplyDeleteLove seeing more photographs of your trip. Anne x
I think you look fab on your photos not tired at all ,and this card is beautiful it really is . Elaine H X
ReplyDeleteThank you for your inspiration. I too received sad news this week. A friend and work colleagues daughter lost her battle to cancer. She was only 31 and I didn't know what card to send. Now I've got an idea ..... Thanks Sarah W x
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful card for such a sad occasion you have done it so well. The photos are great. x.
ReplyDeletehi Chriatine as you say no one likes having to make a sympathy card,this card is beautiful and thanks for the inspiration,I need to make at least 6 it had been a tough few months here we have lost so many friends
ReplyDeleteThanks again
Ita
My thoughts go out to your friend at this sad time
ReplyDeleteThe card is lovely
Hugs
Sue
XXX
Christine,
ReplyDeleteYour sympathy card is lovely, such a hard card to make but having lost my father I can tell you they are so comforting.
Everything in USA looks so much bigger than here! You look like you had a wonderful time.
It is nice to have you back though!
Huge crafty Hugs
Sandra xx
Such a lovely card which I am sure will bring comfort for such a sad occasion. The photo's are fab, I'm glad you had such a wonderful time. xx
ReplyDeleteChistine this is such a beautiful card for a very sad occasion and I'm sure your friend will appreciate the thought that went into the making. tfs
ReplyDeleteHugs
Heather
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Afternoon Christine a wonderful card for such a sad occasion xx hazel
ReplyDeleteHi. Looks like you had a great time x
ReplyDeleteHi Christine, this is a lovely card for a very sad occasion,it could be adapted for different occasions.
ReplyDeleteThe photos look fab you seemto have had a whale of a time.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x
Evening Christine - you do take a good photo Christine you are always smiling on them. What a lovely card for your friend on a very sad occasion, I'm sure she will appreciate how much thought as gone into it and get a lot of comfort from it.
ReplyDeleteVal C xx
What a lovely card that I am sure will be much appreciated and a great idea for using large labels 4
ReplyDeleteGreat photos Christine sorry you have had some sad news and I am sure your beautiful card will be a comfort to your friend.
ReplyDeleteMaggie**
That's a lovely sympathy card. I love the colour palette. Looks like you had a lot of fun with the Spellbinders gang!
ReplyDeleteHi Christine,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear of your friends loss, these are such awful times and it is so hard to find the right words. I think your card is just perfect; soft and thoughtful, with a stunning piece of poetry.
All the best Linda