08 July 2023

Cat loss card

 Hi Everyone, I had a call recently from one of my Sisters in Law who, through tears, told me they had to put their cat down to her illness and old age. She was a stray and was found full of fleas and sores, my brother and she, took her in, and saw she had a wonderful life of many more years.

This is the card I made for them. I used my Silhouette to cut the heart frame, and used Photoshop to make the centre. I used a photo they had sent me, of Chloe, on my brother's lap, using the same blue as his trousers, to make her stand out in the circle shape I used.

heart frame - My Scrap Chick
circle die - Tonic

For the insert, I found a couple of verses on the web and adapted them to suit. I used the same photo on the left of the page. 

verses - CraftsUprint


28 comments:

brenda said...

So beautifully done Faith, always so hard to cope with, yet we go there time and again because they give so much to us.

B x

Janette said...

Oh Faith you have made me cry. This is so beautiful and what a sweet cat she was. The frame EF is perfect, lovely photo and even more beautiful verse. Its too sad when we lose a treasured pet, thank heavens she found them and they gave her years of love.xx

crafty-stamper said...

Beautiful card and verse Faith,sadly Millie our eldest cat is going downhill,mind you we prepared our selves a few months ago and then she seemed to recover,still for the time being she is eating and keeps John company in his shed.
Carol x

Liz said...

A beautiful card, Faith. I'm sure it will appreciated by your brother and sister-in-law at this very difficult time for them. xx

Lisa said...

Awe I am so sorry for your SIL's loss of her sweet fur baby. This is a wonderful card to send to her.

Carol L said...

This beautiful card will bring comfort to your SIL after losing their cat. My heart breaks for anyone losing their 4 legged friends.

Leslie said...

I totally love this card. It's so hard to lose a fur baby.

Rosemary said...

So sorry for your brother and sister-in-law, Faith. The loss of a beloved pet is never easy. Your beautiful card will help ease the pain!

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

So sorry for your SIL's cat... pets life it's sadly too short. Sweet photo and verses. Great design, and love the frame.

jimlynn said...

Beautiful card Faith and the sentiment made me cry. It's so hard to lose one of our four legged friends. I know they're going to love this card and cherish it....and have so many wonderful memories of their cat.
Lynn

HilaryJane said...

that's very sad, I am sure they will really appreciate the time you took to make this card xx

Shirley Young said...

This is so beautiful Faith and you know that I can identify with this so I know how your SIL will be feeling xx

kiwimeskreations said...

Your brother and sister in law will truly appreciate thus beautiful card Faith. It's always hard to have to say goodbye to a pet.
Beautifully made
Blessings
Maxine

NanaConnie said...

Faith, It's so hard to lose a fur baby and this card is magnificent! Bless you for taking the time to recognize their loss. Love the verse.

Brenda said...

My heart breaks for your brother and SIL, it's so hard to lose a pet. How sweet of them to take this little one in and give her a much better life. Your card is stunning Faith, I love that you used a photo of Chloe on your brother's lap, I also love the verse you placed inside the card. I'm sure they will cherish this card! Hugs, Brenda

Dee's Craft Room said...

Such a beautiful card Faith and the verse is just purrrfect!

Dionne x

Heather said...

What a sad occasion to need a card for. (I'm a crazy cat lady and know how much it hurts to lose one of your precious kitties!) This is such a sweet card and I know your sister-in-law will appreciate it so much.

Hetty said...

It is always heartbreaking to loose ones pet. You made your SIL a beautiful card. I will remember your sentimnet for the future.

Sue said...

Beautiful card Faith so sad hugs x

Sarn said...

What a touching and heartfelt card for your Sister-in-Law. xxx

Maria said...

So sorry to hear about the loss of your SIL's cat. What a sweet thoughtful card you sent her. Lovely sweet photo of their cat and the words inside are very special. I'm sure she'll appreciate the card very much!

Chrissy said...

Awww, how sad but yet so beautiful Faith, I'm so sorry for their loss, I know how they feel..what a gorgeous card and the verse is just lovely..

Luv CHRISSYxx

Pat said...

The loss of a much loved pet is always a difficult time and I'm sure this beautiful card with this lovely verse inside will be much appreciated Faith. x

wannabcre8tive said...

A fabulous card. You did a great job. I loved the inside verse. Sorry about the loss of your brothers cat.

Chana Malkah said...

Beautiful! So sorry about their pet! This is an awesome tribute!
Hugz,
Chana

Linby said...

What a beautiful card you've created for them, I'm sure it brought some comfort.

baileyrosy.com said...

Aw this made me shed a tear,you made such a beautiful card and the verse has got me sniffing.

Marie

pinky said...

That's so sad Faith but you have made a beautiful tribute for them. Love the frame and gorgeous words too.