Saturday, August 2, 2014

For Two Brothers

Hello, Friends. Sadly, I needed sympathy cards for two brothers - friends of my husband since their teen years. Their mother passed away. They live in different states so I created and sent them the same card.


The lighthouse stamp is from Our Daily Bread (Light of the World). I used a Nestie to cut it out. It's stamped in CTMH Chocolate ink. I sponged the image and the CTMH sentiment with ink, but I'm not sure which ink I used. All card stock is from my stash.

I'm entering a few challenges:  Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes; Word Art Wednesday #143- Anything Goes; Sister Act Challenge #68 - Anything Goes; Our Daily Bread - Sponging or Stencils; Mema's Craft - August - Anything Goes

I hope your day is a good one.

16 comments:

  1. A lighthouse always offers light and hope. Thank you for sharing your wonderful art with us today.
    Blessings, Carole, Word Art Wednesday
    PS I loved Scottish Country Dancing, such fun I had

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  2. This is beautifully made. I saw your card over at Word Art Wednesday.
    Wanted to let you know the challenge right now at Our Daily Bread Designs blog is sponging..or stencils.
    The challenge ends tomorrow night (Sunday evening.)
    This card would be perfect for it....

    http://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Shining%20the%20Light%20Challenge

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  3. This is a lovely stamp and a good one for a sympathy card. The treatments you used really enhanced this image, and I liked the design on the background paper very much. Really pretty with the lighthouse image. The brown inking with the cool blue shades was a good choice of colors as well. TFS & Happy Sunday.

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  4. I'm sorry you have a need of sympathy cards, but this one is a beautiful one Sheila. I think they will bring comfort to those who lost their loved one. I love the lighthouse stamp and how you inked it up. The papers you used are such calming colors. I think Our Daily Bread has such beautiful stamps even though I don't own any. lol Hugs, Brenda

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  5. It's never easy dealing with grief but your card will show you care. Your image is beautiful & serene. Jacqui DT Sister Act

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  6. Beautiful card Sheila, so elegant and a perfect way to show you care.
    Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
    hugs
    Mandy xx

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  7. Quite lovely Sheila! Sympathy cards are difficult but this one is very special using the lighthouse image, your colors and sponging! Beautifully done! Thanks Sheila for joining us at ODBD!

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  8. This is beautiful Shelia!! I just love all the blue and the sponging of the lighthouse!! That is still one of my fave images!! The recipient will love this card!! Thanks so much for sharing it with us at the ODBD Shining the Light challenge!!

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  9. Wonderful sympathy cards -- perfect color and image use~

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  10. Beautiful card Sheila and I am so glad to see you again. Thanks for stopping by and playing with us at Mema's Crafts, where there are two winners every month. Come again.

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  11. The lighthouse is a perfect choice! Thanks for joining August Anything Goes challenge at Memas Crafts. Princess - DT Member

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  12. Sheila, thanks for your visits & sweet comments. I color the images at night watching tv, when I'm in the mood to do so. Then I have to think how to die cut with something that will compliment the image. Of course after that, then think of how to transform it into a card! Hope all is well in your part of the South! Hugs

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  13. I'm sorry for the brothers, Sheila, but I'm sure your cards will bring them a lot of comfort. I love how you've used the lighthouse which shines a symbol of faith and security in rough waters. Hugs, Darnell

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  14. Beautiful sympathy card! It's always so hard to create them, but you really did a wonderful job. Love the lighthouse. Thanks for joining Mema's Crafts challenge.

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