Sympathy...

I used the Sketch over at Retro Sketches to make three Sympathy cards.  I think this is a Sketch I will go back to often.  Beautiful Sketch, easy to create, and so versatile!!
There was a tragic death this weekend of a young man who was best friend to Anthony, a Senior at our church.  So hard to find words to say...  Lots of hugs, prayers and acknowledgement of his hurting heart, was all I could do...  Such a reminder of the fact that life is fleeting, so important to be sharing our Faith...  I had met this young man a few times when he came to church with Anthony.  My heart goes out to his family and friends...
Also, a young Mom at our church, Tina, lost her Grandmother last week.  Another passing, of a woman who lived a long and blessed life...  still there are hurting hearts left behind...

For Anthony...

 



For Melinds, Anthony's Mom...

 

 

For Tina and her family...

 



The papers are all from my stash.  The burlap "ribbon" and Butterflies are Close to My Heart.  The organza ribbon from my stash, the the Scripture stamp God is our Refuge and Strength, an ever present HELP in trouble... is Verve.

Challenges:

Retro Sketches:  The Sketch 

  

 

 

CR84FN65 - Tan, Cream and Pink

Stampin' Sisters in Christ - A card representing Peace... 

 



Simple Pleasures...

It's that time of year!!  Lots of Farms Stands on all the back roads packed with Pumpkins, Mums and Scarecrows.  I love this Season in New England!!  My favorite time of year.  Tonight I made a card for this favorite time of year featuring a wonderful Digi image from Dearie Dolls.  They have some amazing *FREE* (that's right, I said FREE) images.  Tonight I chose to color up this cute Scarecrow for my Fall card bearing the sentiment:
"simple pleasures" -  I love that!

Papers: MME - Portobello Road (stripes) and Bo Bunny - Natural Necessities Double Dot Designs (polka dots)
Image: Dearie Dolls
Medium: Copics
Embellishments: stash
Challenges:
Sketch Saturday - Sketch
Stampin' Sisters in Christ - Fall

Yet Another Challenge...

I have found my new addiction - Challenge Blogs!!  Fun to see the other designs and check out the Blogs...  Great way to stay motivated to keep making cards!!  I'm hooked and I LOVE it!!

Tonight I tried a new Challenge I found at the Blog Stampin' Sisters in Christ!  Their Challenge is based on a Scripture with total freedom in design!!  This week's Scripture is Philippians 4:8  I thought about this Scripture, and went through my stamps and settled on the sentiment Happy Thoughts... coming your way!

I used the Workshop on the Go kit Miracle.  I love the paper and the precut chocolate trim.  I also used the stamp set with Bamboo and Heavenly Blue ink.  The sentiment is from the samo set Card Chatter - Sympathy.  

Now all I have to do is decide who to send this card to...