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Wednesday 12 October 2016

Good bye Eileen

Hi My Crafty Blog Friends

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. 


Take care. 

Hugs Jackie

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25 comments:

Linda Simpson said...

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

Alison59 said...

RIP Eileen xx

A beautiful card Jackie :-)

KarinsArtScrap said...

gorgeous card Jackie.
Gr Karin

Holley (Tondre) Barnhart said...

what a gorgeous and very special card for a very difficult time

Unknown said...

So sorry to read about the loss of your friend. You have made beautiful card with a perfect design. Hugs Jennifer xx

Stamping Bubbles said...

So sorry for the loss of your friend. I am sure her family appreciated the beautiful card you have made.
Take care
Lesley

Laine said...

Such a beautiful post and lovely card Jackie. A very fitting tribute to your friend. So very sorry for your loss.
Laine
xx

Katie said...

Lovely card

ALI said...

Lovely card, so sorry for loss.

Jan said...

This is lovely Jackie. So sorry for your loss. Hugs xx Jan

pam said...

So sorry for your loss of your friend Jackie, you made her family a beautiful card.
Hugs Pam x

Andree said...

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

Unknown said...

So very sorry for your loss, Jackie, sending you love and hugs. Your card is beautiful my friend, hugs xxx

Donna Ellis said...

Beautiful tribute to your lovely friend, and gorgeous card, Jackie. Thank you for sharing. Hugs, de

Linda Parker said...

So sorry about your friend Jackie. What a lovely smile she had. Your card is a really lovely tribute to her xx

Unknown said...

So sorry to hear of the loss of your friend a beautiful card for a difficult time. Hugs xx

Jean said...

So sorry for the loss of your friend. Stunning card.

Jean xx

Lori Kobular said...

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!

Angela Dodson said...

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

Tracy Welham said...

I'm sure your card was a comfort. It's a lovely card for a difficult time. Creative Blessings, Tracy x

karenlotty said...

What a lovely card for a beautiful looking family So so sad RIP Eileen

Carole Pollard said...

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

What I Created Next said...

Lovely card. Sending big hugs x

Anonymous said...

Such a lovely card, I so like the ivy die

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