24 November 2020

Rose Sympathy

My card today is for the son of our neighbour who has died after being ill for 2 years with pancreatic cancer, she has been remarkable after major surgery. She was coming on and out walking her dog, when she had a relapse and refused to go back into hospital. He is her only son and is devastated, naturally.

 I made this card which I hope will let him know we are thinking of him. She had gone a week before I was told, so much for lockdown etc during this time, making us so isolated.

It's been so wet and dark, that I had to take a photo underneath my craft light at night, it doesn't make it look as good as I thought it was? Oh! well you get the idea.

rose die - Altenew
different grey card -  Tonic
embossed border - Tattered Lace
sentiment stamp - Clearly Besotted mag freebie
pearls - stash


16 comments:

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Such a sad story, your card is beautoful and will be much appreciated

cotnob said...

A beautiful card Faith, perfect for such a sad occasion.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

crafty-stamper said...

Beautiful sympathy card Faith never an easy card to make -love your embossed border.Terrible times I remember when you knew all your neighbours and whenever a someone died someone would make a door to door collection to buy some flowers and put it in the death section of the local newspaper.Now you usually find out when you see someone new moving into the house!
Carol x

Shona Erlenborn said...

What a lovely sympathy card Faith! The rose looks so pretty in the greys.

Shirley Young said...

Difficult cards to do but this is lovely and I’m sure it will be much appreciated xx

Beebeebabs said...

So sorry. Your card is absolutely beautiful thanks for sharing!!!

cuilliesocks said...

So sad Faith, and I'm sure this beautiful card will be very much appreciated, lovely design, Kate x

Linby said...

So very sad, but I'm sure your beautiful card will be a comfort.

Hetty said...

Such a sad occasion for this card, but i know from experience that a handmade card for thi time is so much more appreciated.
It is a beautiful card, Faith.

Mac Mable said...

A thoughtful and beautiful card for the extremely sad occasion x.

Chana Malkah said...

Your card is beautiful! I am sure your friend will appreciate this lovely expression of condolence!
Hugz,
Chana Malkah

Christine said...

Beautiful card. It will mean so much. Unfortubately I never see my neighbours....they all came round with cards when Peter died but haven't seen hide nor hair since. It's a sign of the times. I do worry how long I would be dead before someone found me.... but then it wouldn't be my problem!!! Take care of your neighbour, he'll be so lonely.
Xxx

Rosemary said...

Beautiful sympathy card, Faith! I know your neighbor's son appreciated your thoughtfulness!

Pat K said...

Beautiful card for such a sad occasion. I'm sure it will be greatly appreciated. The rose is so pretty and I do like the scattering of pearls. Take care. xx

Vicky Hayes said...

My heart goes out to that young man. What a beautiful card you have made to comfort him Faith. Vicky x

Greta said...

What a lovely sympathy card! Amazing to survive 2 yrs with pancreatic CA. My mom only lasted 6 months, but that was many, many years ago.