Saturday, June 2, 2012

Sympathy

I had to make a sympathy card for a friend who lost her mother very suddenly. She was only 78 years old and in very good health. She had a tear to her aorta and was taken to surgery immediately but unfortunately it did not turn out well. I used the Papertrey Ink Botanical anniversary set to make this one along with Memento inks. It practically put itself together. I then used Stickles all around the edge and also on the flower centers. The butterflies are all rub ons and were already glittered. I hope it is not too sparkly for a sympathy card. Her mom loved flowers, birds and butterflies so I made this with her in mind.

Well, it is official! I am retired. Last Tuesday was my last day at work. It is not real to me yet and won't be until fall when it is time to return. So far I have spent one day shopping with my daughter and getting a pedicure, reading a book, working in the yard and my biggie is beginning to organize my stamps. My friend Lynette gave me an idea to use and I am expanding on it to make it something that will work for me - I hope. Until next time Happy trails to you.... Sheri

9 comments:

  1. I fell in love with this card but is this stamp set retired? I couldn't find it anywhere. Carol M in TX/carolswingster77@aol.com

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  2. I fell in love with this card but is this stamp set retired? I couldn't find it anywhere. Carol M in TX/carolswingster77@aol.com

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  3. Pretty card, Sheri. So sad for your friend.

    Enjoy your retirement and have fun organizing your stamps! Sounds like a very fun project.

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  4. Great choice of a design for your friend. Very pretty colors!!! Enjoy each and every day that you are retired. I am so happy that the day finally came!

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  5. Beautiful card, Sheri... and congrats on retirement!

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  6. Oh Sheri, altho all your cards are nice, I absolutely love this one! I am hoping I have a stamp like that to case it! Brilliant!

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    1. Sorry, I thought my picture would show up since I have to select "anonomous" It's me, Terri T. ;o)

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  7. I love the colours, very pretty
    Hugs Julie P

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