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Thursday, 4 May 2017

A Difficult Card to Make

Hi My Crafty Blog Friends

How is your week going? Yesterday I was on a school trip that involved a very long walk. Fortunately the rain held off until we got back.

Just before I went away for our daughter's Hen Do we received a very sad phone call. One of our oldest friends told us that their 23 year old daughter had died suddenly she had a seizure and her heart failed. It is just so unbelievably sad.  They were also about to move house at the weekend from London to Leeds.

I wanted to make a card but it was really hard to know quite what to do. So I went for tasteful. I just want them to know that we are thinking of them. A new home card at this time didn't seem to quite fit the bill.


I went back to my small collection (it is growing) of Pollyanna Pickering images. I found some pretty backing paper and lace. I cut the flowers from the lace to place behind the image. 


The sentiment came from another pad of Pollyanna Pickering images from the Creative World of Crafts. 


This has to be my favourite image. I love the owl he is beautiful. 


The really hard bit will be writing this card. I will get my husband to help me he is good with words.


Enjoy the rest of the week

Take care

Hugs Jackie

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29 comments:

Stamping Bubbles said...

Oh Jackie I am so sorry to hear such terrible news. Your card is beautiful and very fitting for such a sad occasion.
Crafty hugs
Lesley

KarinsArtScrap said...

Jackie it's a very beautiful card and sorry for that news thats very young.


Gr Karin

Linda Simpson said...

Oh no Jackie such very sad news. This card is just gorgeous and I am sure with be treasured. Love the lace.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Mrs A. said...

This is such a sad post but your card that you have made is a wonderful gesture and sure to be treasured when received. Hugs Mrs A.

Tracy Welham said...

Such sad news. It's a lovely Thinking of You card and I'm sure your thoughtfulness was appreciated. Really beautiful how you have used the lace. Creative Blessings, Tracy x

Shabneez said...

So sorry to hear your sad news Jackie.I can't imagine what your friends must be going through. Your beautiful card will no doubt help them know they are in your thoughts. Hugs, Shabneez x

ALI said...

Wow beautiful card, the topper is gorgeous.

Crafting Andy said...

Such sad news, but such a gorgeous card. Thanks for joining us at Cute card Thursday. Hugz Andrea.

pam said...

Oh Jackie how very sad, beautiful card for this occasion, but hope it will help your friends to know you are thinking of them at this heartbreaking time.
Hugs Pam x

Di said...

How sad Jackie. A beautiful card which hopefully will bring some comfort at such a sad time. It must have been heartbreaking for you to make, let alone write.

Hugs

Di xx

Donna Ellis said...

How beautiful, Jackie! I love the dramatic colors and textures!

Andree said...

A lovely card Jackie. A wonderful image and pretty lace. I'm sorry for your sad news and I'm sure your card will bring comfort to your friends xx

Holley (Tondre) Barnhart said...

stunning Jackie, I love the image and the lace flowers

Karenzkardz said...

A beautiful card for a very sad occasion. Hugs xxx

Unknown said...

Oh Jackie what very very sad news, your friends must be devastated. The card you have made will very much appreciated I think as its very tastefully done. Love how you have added the lace flowers, they work really well with the owl. Hugs Jennifer xx

Unknown said...

Oh what a sad story Jackie, so sorry to hear of this. Your card is beautiful- I love owls and the lace is beautiful. Such a thoughtful way to show your friends how much you care. Cathy xxx

Laine said...

So sad Jackie. Something like this really makes you think! Your card is lovely, so appropriate!
Laine
xx

Herbaholic said...

Its a lovely card Jackie, so sorry for your friends loss it must have been a terrible shock for her. I love the owl image and the thought in to the card is beautiful, you are a good friend :) Hugs - Debs xxx

Alison59 said...

Oh Jackie that is terribly sad news. To lose a life so young is tragic. Your card is perfect xx

Glad you stayed dry on your walk :-)

Julieanne..aka pinkjools said...

Beautiful card for such a sad time....lovely barn owl image.....Joolsx

Nataliascraft said...

Sorry to hear your sad news Jackie. Beautiful card for this occasion and love the owl image. Sending hugs. xx

Lori Kobular said...

So sorry to hear of your friends loss, it is never easy to lose a child. Your card is just beautiful and I am sure it will comfort your friend.

Lorre-Anne Archibald said...

Jackie I am so sorry to hear your sad news. Your card is beautiful and I think the perfect choice for such an occasion x

Katie said...

Beautiful card

karenlotty said...

Your card is lovely and I'm sure your friend will really appreciate it Sadly I'm in the same place as your friend It is the most devastating and the cruelest thing to happen

Anonymous said...

Absolutely adore this card, beautiful xx

Carole Pollard said...

Such a sad post Jackie life can be very cruel at times I'm sure they will take great comfort from this very thoughtful card its beautiful Love and hugs Carole x

Janet Packer said...

That's so sad, but your card is perfect x

Jacqueline Muller said...

I am so sorry for your loss. Your card is beautiful!