I hope that you are having a good week. Today we are saying a final goodbye to our good friend Eileen. Her funeral is this morning and is followed by a woodland burial in the afternoon. It is all so sad.
This is the card that I made for her family to let them know that we are thinking of them and to offer them support. These cards are never easy to make and I knew I didn't want to use black any where in the design. In fact we have been asked not to wear black at the funeral.
I remembered my cloud embossing folder so I used that for the background.
The cross is a Spellbinders die this set has been useful over the the years. The ivy and the oval frame were created with dies designed by Sue Wilson.
The sentiment was cut with some Britannia dies.
Eileen had a few weeks treatment free before the end. The family made the most of this time they all visited some of her favourite places and people. They had these photos taken. The top one shows Eileen surrounded by her close family.
Good bye Eileen you will be sadly missed.
I do hope this card brought a little comfort. It was lovely to be told that receiving the Save the Date fridge magnet, for our daughter's wedding, cheered Eileen up in those last few days. It was something to look forward to but was not to be.
I would like to enter Challenge 299 at Penny's Paper-Crafting Challenge Blog, Challenge 333 at the Craft your Passion Challenge Blog and the Add a Sentiment Challenge at the Crafting by Designs Challenge Blog.
Take care.
Hugs Jackie
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25 comments:
A beautiful card Jackie, I am sure Eileen's family will find solace from such a thoughtful card. She looked like a beautiful lady, may she rest in peace.
Hugs
Linda xxxx
RIP Eileen xx
A beautiful card Jackie :-)
gorgeous card Jackie.
Gr Karin
what a gorgeous and very special card for a very difficult time
So sorry to read about the loss of your friend. You have made beautiful card with a perfect design. Hugs Jennifer xx
So sorry for the loss of your friend. I am sure her family appreciated the beautiful card you have made.
Take care
Lesley
Such a beautiful post and lovely card Jackie. A very fitting tribute to your friend. So very sorry for your loss.
Laine
xx
Lovely card
Lovely card, so sorry for loss.
This is lovely Jackie. So sorry for your loss. Hugs xx Jan
So sorry for your loss of your friend Jackie, you made her family a beautiful card.
Hugs Pam x
A lovely card Jackie and a wonderful colourway. I'm sure Eileen's family will be very appreciative.
Sending my sympathies on the loss of your friend xx
So very sorry for your loss, Jackie, sending you love and hugs. Your card is beautiful my friend, hugs xxx
Beautiful tribute to your lovely friend, and gorgeous card, Jackie. Thank you for sharing. Hugs, de
So sorry about your friend Jackie. What a lovely smile she had. Your card is a really lovely tribute to her xx
So sorry to hear of the loss of your friend a beautiful card for a difficult time. Hugs xx
So sorry for the loss of your friend. Stunning card.
Jean xx
Jackie ~ I am so sorry for the loss of your friend! Your card is exquisite! I love the dies you used and the clouds embossing folder!
a beautiful card, delicate design and colours and very elegant, I'm sure it was really appreciated, sorry to hear of the loss of your friend x
I'm sure your card was a comfort. It's a lovely card for a difficult time. Creative Blessings, Tracy x
What a lovely card for a beautiful looking family So so sad RIP Eileen
Such a sad post Jackie but what a stunning keepsake you have made for a beautiful family life is cruel sometimes Love and hugs Carole x
Lovely card. Sending big hugs x
Such a lovely card, I so like the ivy die
Lovely card! Thanks for joining us at Craft Your Passion Challenges! Good Luck! Valentina DT
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