20 May 2020

Poppy

Hi Everyone, my card today is for a neighbour of ours, who without going into details has had a tragic few years. Then to top it all off his wife dies last week. I cannot believe what has happened to this family. I am so sad for them. All this and during Covid too, when they needed their family support and not being able to have it. So many stories like this have been happening during this awful time.

Anyhow, this is the card I sent, very simple and I felt, adding the leaf and the bud apart is what he must be feeling like at the moment. I stamped the flower and just added distress inks to the flower, bud and leaf, a few gems and the simple sentiment and all finished. I've been putting off using this lovely stamp as I thought it could be difficult, but actually I didn't even need to use all the layers for it to look effective, I hope so anyway.

image - Altenew Layered Poppy
 freebie stamps - Simply Cards & Papercraft Magazine issue - 194
watercolour card - Crafters Companion
inks - Distress inks
gems - stash

21 comments:

cotnob said...

A beautiful card Faith, very elegant.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Vicky Hayes said...

Your card is beautiful Faith and I love your thinking behind it. Vicky x

Janet Packer said...

It’s a lovely card Faith. So many sad stories at the moment, but a very thoughtful card for them. Take care, Janet x

cuilliesocks said...

It's a beautiful card Faith, just perfect for the occasion,,Kate x x

Marlena M. said...

Your beautiful card is such a kind gesture! I'm so sorry for your (and your neighbor's) loss. ;(

Beebeebabs said...

Such a beautiful CAS card

Christine said...

Beautiful card. Simple but says it all.

crafty-stamper said...

A beautiful elegant card love your thoughtful meaning behind the design -never a good time to lose anyone but more so at the moment
Carol x

Sandra said...

This card is just beautiful!
So sorry for your neighbour, such a sad time, especially now!
Stay safe and healthy!!
Hugs!

R's Rue said...

Beautiful

Mia said...

Sympathy cards are always difficult to make. But your card, Faith, is gorgeous. I am sure your neighbour will appreciate your gesture. Hugs, my friend.

Rosemary said...

a lovely, lovely sympathy card, faith!

Shirley Young said...

I love the simplicity of this Faith it really is beautiful and I’m sure your neighbour will appreciate it. It’s impossible to imagine what he must he going through xx

Mac Mable said...

How sad Faith. A beautiful and striking CAS card x.

Nancy said...

It's a truly gorgeous card, Faith! That image works so beautifully with the sentiment! I'm sure your thoughtfulness was much appreciated! :o)

Brenda said...

This is one of the things that bother me about this virus, is the people passing all alone and not being able to have family support in person after you have lost someone. It is just so tragic. I'm so sorry this family has had so much tragedy in the last few years, it's not fair...but then nothing is, is it?! Your card is just beautiful Faith and I hope your neighbor get comfort from it. Hugs, Brenda

Lisa Lynn said...

Faith that is an awesome CAS card and I'm sure that it will be appreciated.

Greta said...

Oh how sad for your neighbor. Your card is a lovely way to say you care & I know he must have appreciated it. Love the symbolism of the bud separate from the flower.

NanaConnie said...

This is so magnificently simple, Faith, and yet it speaks volumes!

Hetty said...

Beautiful card, for sad occasion.

Kate said...

I simply cannot imagine going through a loss during Covid. I remember what a difference it made for me to be surrounded by family and friends when my husband died. Your card is lovely - so simple and just perfect for a sympathy card.