Mothers Love Sympathy Card

Sympathy cards are always hard to make.  I wanted to make something special for my BF who just lost her mother suddenly.  I found the quote and knew that was my starting point.  I really don't like just black & white, so I added the red flower.  
Here's the Details:
Sentiment - printed on computer, matted on black card stock
Papers - handmade scrap, black card stock, green card stock from my basket

My BF Brandi & her mother, Freida

Extras - red pearls, SU Build a Bird and Petite Petal punches, SU Flower Shop and Petite Petals stamp set, and CTMH Hollyhock ink.  I do love how it all came together.  
          Thanks for looking.    
                                  ~Marie

Butterfly Remembrance Cards

"Butterflies hover and feathers appear,

Whenever lost loved ones are near."

So, I have been away a little while...after reading this post you will understand...

On August 23rd, my best friend lost her husband.  He had been fighting cancer...he left behind three children. I have known Teri, David and their children for 13+ years.  It all started with a MOMS club in Texas and a common background.  Once we started talking we realized that we both grew up in the same area of Virginia Beach and had boys the same age.  From there our friendship grew...Pizza Fridays, playing in the pool, David taking the boys fishing, etc.  Our friendship has lasted because we have worked at it, keeping in touch through numerous moves, family issues, work issues and just life getting in the way.  We haven't been able to see each other as often as we would like but we do the best we can.  My heart is aching for her and the children.  

I wanted to do something special for the kids...so I made these cards...

They are easel cards with a quote I love and a special picture of them with their dad.  Of course, each card had to have a butterfly...even Ethan's.  I included a special note from DH and I as well.  I thought these would be something they could display in their room...when they are ready.

Here is the card I made for my BFF...it is a lift from Pinterest.
The bird is punched from Stampin' Up and the butterfly is a cut from the CTMH Art Philosophy cartridge.  I printed the quote on my computer.  I love the all white instead of black for sympathy.

I know that this loss has rocked their worlds,  I just pray that all the wonderful memories they have of their husband/father will comfort them and give them strength. 

Thanks for looking.  
Marie 

Butterfly Sympathy Card

Had to make one of those "cards I hate to make" today.  I don't' make typical sympathy cards...very rarely will they even have words on the outside.  I tend to use butterflies on my sympathy cards.  For me, butterflies are like visits from our passed loved ones.  Some people look for the "pennies from heaven" I look for a butterfly.  

Here are the details:
Papers:  all from my scrap basket, I embossed the white and inked the edges of all with Tuxedo Momento Ink
Extras:  black twill ribbon, white butterfly trim, black and clear rhinestones, silver tone metal large butterfly charm.  I also used a Spellbinders to make the medallion behind the butterfly.

Thanks for looking!  I hope your June is off to a wonderfully crafty start!

Marie