Friday, November 15, 2013

Its Friday, the middle of the month, and Friends with Flair!

Here we are, smack dab in the middle of November.  It's been so cold this week that if I didn't have a calendar in front of me I'd think it's December or even January.  Just a prelude of what's to come!
I so love Fridays and linking up to Unity's Friends With Flair.  And I love spending time throughout my weekend visiting all of the blogs that are linked up.  Such talent and inspiration!  Oh, what fun!
There's a story that goes with today's card.  One of my staff members has had an aging dog that she knew wouldn't make it much longer.  Well, last Sunday was Eddie's day to cross to the Rainbow Bridge.  She called me Sunday evening, too distraught to come to work on Monday, needing one more day to mourn his loss before facing everyone.
When I got home from work on Monday, I made her this card in memory of her English Bulldog, Eddie:
 
I used a new Darice embossing folder to get the paw print background, then painted some of them with Chocolate Creative Inspirations Paint. 
This was the first Phyllis Harris stamp I ever bought, and it's still my favorite.  You'll find it in the Unity Store here.  It's called "First Love".  I colored the image with Copic markers. The sentiment is from a Market Street Stamp set.  It's also one of my favorites, and my "go to" quote for situations like this one.  The paw with wings stamp is part of the MSS set.
Don't forget to check out the Unity Store for this weekend's new releases.  I love the Snow Peeps! I need to get going on making some Christmas cards with them!  OK, I'm off to visit my FWF blogs.  Can't wait!

20 comments:

  1. Nice card Julie. I see you have been busy. Your shading/blending is really looking good! I know Eddie will be missed.

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  2. This is such a sweet card for your colleague. Love the PH image and the sentiment. Such a thoughtful card made with love. Have a lovely weekend, Julie!!

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  3. Beautiful card Julie. The passing of a pet/friend is so difficult. I'm sure this card is much appreciated.

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  4. Love the EF. I need that one. Been there with losing a friend and have an aging dog now. Perfect sentiment.

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  5. This is precious, Julie. I know your friend appreciated this!

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  6. Sweet card. It will be well received.

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  7. Oh what a great card for your friend! Love that embossing folder, you are going to get tons of use from it!
    I was out raking in my shirtsleeves yesterday! Odd after 8* the other morning!

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  8. Beautiful card! Such a sweet image! love the paw print embossing folder.

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  9. Awe, such a heartfelt card. Very sweet design.

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  10. Oh, how sad! It's a beautiful card for your friend.

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  11. What an adorable card! I love that stamp-not sure if I have it or not-LOL! How sad for your staff worker.

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  12. LOVE this Julie. I know how much your furry family means to you. This card is so special.

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  13. This card is just so lovely - I'm sorry for your friend. I'm sure she will like this card.

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  14. Lovely card and what a sweet thing to do for your friend

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  15. Oh dear, Julie.... I am sure your beautifully colored card brought her great comfort, as I am sure Eddie was smiling when he crossed the bridge.

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  16. Great card for your friend. Love the sentiment and the embossing is perfect! Very sweet of you

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  17. of course you would have a paw print embossing folder! LOL this card is so very YOU, my friend

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  18. this is so sweet for you to make a card for your coworker. im sure she really appreciated it!
    -Rachel w k
    rwkrafts.com

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