Saturday, August 29, 2009

With Sympathy

This card is going to my Mum who sadly lost one of her closest friends this week. Although it was expected, death is never an easy thing to deal with. Colleen was a wonderful lady, talented papercrafter and someone we will not forget.

I started using this week's Mojo sketch - but then I turned the main panel so I guess this doesn't count anymore! It does however, qualify for the Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge ---- to use pearls! (Can you think of any other challenge that could be any better for me!!)

I started with a base of Very Vanilla, layered with black bazzill and then two pieces of DCWV La Creme DSP. Over the join I've placed a piece of Very Vanilla with one edge punched with the Fiskars 'Lace' punch. On top of that is more black bazzill and then a piece of one inch cream satin ribbon. The main panel has been stamped using JustRite's beautiful Thinking of You Set in Jet Black Stazon and then cut using the Large Oval Nestabilities which is then layered on black bazzill cut using the Label 4 Nestabilities and popped up on foam tape. To finish off I've added some Prima flowers that my dear friend Michelle (aka sf9erfan, thanks girlie!!) sent me, added some Martha Stewart Branch punches and centred with a black pearl. I've also added some Kaisercraft Black Pearls to the top corner and some Latte Pearls to embellish the Label 4 die.

Stamps - Thinking of You (JustRite)

Paper - Very Vanilla, Black Bazzill, DCWV La Creme DSP

Ink - Jet Black Stazon

Accessories - Large Oval Nestabilities, Label 4 Nestabilities, Black and Latte Kaisercraft Pearls, Prima Flowers, Martha Stewart Branch Punch, Fiskars Lace border punch, 1 inch cream satin ribbon.

That's all for today, thanks for visiting!!! :)

12 comments:

Lovely Linda said...

Hello Kathy - what a gorgeous card, for such a sad occassion. Your DP is divine - one of my favoutites! I love the Labels 4 with the oval in it too...just gorgeous!! Once again, another elegant card - love it!! That sentiment by JR is perfect too! Thanks for sharing Kathy - it is always a pleasure to come and visit! God bless you! {{{hugs}}}

Betty Wright said...

Absolutely gorgeous, Kathy!!! Beautifully done. I will keep your mother in my prayers. Blessings!!!

Grace said...

Kathy this is so beautiful and while I know your Mum is grieving her loss, she will be comforted by this beautiful card! Hugs!

Stacy Morgan said...

Kathy this is beautiful! I am so sorry about your mom's friend. It is never easy your right even if you know its coming... big hugs...

Amy Sheffer said...

Beautiful, Kathy! Striking and elegant. So sorry about your mom's friend.

Michelle Woerner said...

Oh my Girlie! This is stunning. Please give your mom my sympathy.

I am off for a long weekend of camping -wish me luck, it's not my thing! Hugs,

Silke Ledlow said...

WOW - Kathy - this is drop dead gorgeous!!! Love it!!! Hugs ~S~

Edna Morrisedie said...

Lovely use of this DP which I am bordering on opening soon :-)... great job on the card I am sure it will be well received my friend.. PS PEARLS... Noooooooooo!

Leigh said...

What a beautiful sympathy card Kathy.

Life Full of Sunflowers said...

What a beautiful card Kathy. Sending prayers to you and your mum.

June Houck said...

Kathy, this is so classy, gorgeous, stunning, beautiful, and PERFECT!!!

Sharon said...

A very sad occasion but such a beautiful card. A lovely tribute for a your wonderful papercrafting friend.

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