One of my closest friends sister-in-laws is also my husbands aunt's sister. And so?
She has been in a hospital bed for about 5 months now. At first, they thought it was just a RAGING infection. She was down to appr. 65 lbs, and had to go on the strongest dose of antibiotics available. It turns out they nicked her bowel when the did a surgery years ago and it was slowly leaking into her system. She was almost septic, but they saved her. And when they got all of that under control, they found out she has cancer and does not have long to live. I know her, and she is a wonderful, God-fearing woman. She is having a hard time with this, since she just had her first grand daughter. I ask you to pray for her. Here is a card that I made for the whole family.
I really LOVE this Stampin' Up! set, Thoughts & Prayers, especially for occasions like this. I saw this sketch somewhere in blog land, and for the life of me cannot find it again! I loved it, and so that became my layout, and the color combo came from the DP (Parisian Breeze) in the squares.
I started with a 5 X 5 chocolate base, and ran the creamy caramel through the Big Shot with SU's Texture Plates (this one matched the DP perfectly!!). I then sponged the edges with close to cocoa, and added the punched DP (1 3/8 and 1 1/4 punches).
I inked up the image with bashful blue, and thumped (Tutorial) on some chocolate ink with my marker. I stamped it on vanilla and sponged the edges in caramel. The sentiment was stamped in chocolate. I then cut all my mats, but before I glued them together, I used punches to get the indent for the ribbon.
I punched the chocolate one with the 1/2 circle, then blue with the 3/4 and the vanilla with the 1 inch. I tied my ribbon where I wanted it, and then lined up the indent, attaching the image panel with dimensionals.
I also printed off a sentiment from Encouraging Verses on the inside of the card. These are on sale right now over at All That Scraps!! I really hope they like it, and I also hope it gives them some encouragement for the next while.
My heart goes out to this woman and her family....how sad that she has had to go through such a trial.....I will pray for her. The card is beautiful and one that I'm sure I will be casing in the future.
Posted by: Linda Bandow | February 24, 2009 at 01:57 PM
This is absolutely lovely. I'm sure it will raise their spirits to know you are thinking of them.
Posted by: Melissa | February 23, 2009 at 01:22 PM
Absolutely beautiful card Julie!
Posted by: Dawn Easton | February 22, 2009 at 08:22 PM
Absolutely gorgeous; I'll be keeping her in my prayers. Bless you for being such a great friend...
Posted by: diane mcvey | February 22, 2009 at 08:09 AM
Please keep us posted on how she's doing - I'll add her to our prayer list. I know they will appreciate your beautiful card.
Posted by: Elaine Moore | February 21, 2009 at 11:01 PM
what a beautiful card Julie - love the color combo! I'm sure the family will appreciate receiving it.
Posted by: Karen (stampin3) | February 21, 2009 at 09:55 PM
I will keep this special person in my prayers. You have made a gorgeous card for her and the family. God bless her.
Posted by: Kheila | February 21, 2009 at 09:19 PM
That is so sad Julie. I'm sure the card will touch her heart. I will keep her in my thougts and prayers.
Posted by: Diane | February 21, 2009 at 07:24 PM
What a beautiful card. I'm sure it will touch the life of your friend. God Bless
Posted by: Ida | February 21, 2009 at 06:38 PM
this is very touching - i'm so sorry to have read this post - very sad. and of course, your card is beautiful.
Posted by: Rita | February 21, 2009 at 06:19 PM
What a beautiful card....sorry for your relative's sad illness.
Posted by: Cindy J | February 21, 2009 at 03:49 PM
Hi Julie - what a lovely card...for such a sad situation.
I love the unique focal point where the bow is - I will have to try that today!!
Thanks for sharing your ideas and talent. I visit your blog every day!
Peggy
Posted by: Peggy | February 21, 2009 at 02:01 PM
Sorry to hear about your relatives conditions. Sending thoughts and prayers her way...beautiful card
Posted by: michelle | February 21, 2009 at 01:20 PM
Oh what an ordeal this poor woman has been through, such a beautiful card for them!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | February 21, 2009 at 12:23 PM
Beautiful card Julie! How sad to hear about your friend/relatives condition. My prayers are with her and her family and friends. I've already purchased Encouraging Verses "before" they were on sale! They are beautiful.
Posted by: Sandy K | February 21, 2009 at 11:24 AM
This card is perfect. Perfect sentiment and image for this hard-to-make type of card. This is the perfect use of DP scraps. I love the textured background, the thumping on the image and the inked up edges. I think the sketch is SCS #202.
Your friend is in my prayers.
~Lacey
Posted by: Lacey Stephens | February 21, 2009 at 10:53 AM
My sympathy and prayers to your friend and family. Your card is just beautiful.
Posted by: Tracy Johnson | February 21, 2009 at 10:34 AM
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HER ALSO, SANDY IN NH
Posted by: Sandy in NH | February 21, 2009 at 10:21 AM
A beautiful card - love this set. Will be praying for your friend.
Posted by: Gail S. | February 21, 2009 at 10:20 AM
Sending warm thoughts, on a cold day....to thoughtful you, & to the families. This card's beautiful; thanks for sharing your feelings, as the card tells us that.
Posted by: Sue | February 21, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Julie this is amazing. These are the hardest of cards to make but the most meaningful. It really is beautiful. I have this set and need to try this technique with it. -Molly B
Posted by: Molly B. | February 21, 2009 at 09:57 AM
Beautiful Card....will keep your friend in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Teresa Brooks | February 21, 2009 at 09:48 AM
What a beautiful card, Julie! I absolutely LOVE this set...it's perfect for times like this. Sending warm hugs your way. Sorry to hear your very sad news.
Lori
Posted by: Lori | February 21, 2009 at 09:47 AM