Sunday, January 24, 2021

Three Cards

One of the family members I mentioned in my last post was my little brother.  I always adored him--5 years younger than me.  This week he worsened & we lost him.  My heart is broken.  Just have to take a day at a time & treasure the happy memories.  So glad my nephews are with their mom.
Thought I'd share my last 3 cards posted on IG.  First is a Valentine for a friend made with Poppystamps Grateful Heart & Double Stitch Scalloped Rectangle Frames. 
The Distress Oxides are spun sugar, worn lipstick & picked raspberry.  I used white gauche for splatters & added some Shimmer Pico Embellisher dots.  
I added a couple layers of cardstock for just a bit of dimension under the heart panel.  I'm entering Poppystamps January challenge & DRU.

Next is my entry for Gina K January Monthly Mix.  I used 2 GK sets:  A Big Hello & Sketched Wreath Builder.  I never think to stamp flowers in black on colored cardstock, but I do love the result.  
The embossing folder is Cuttlebug Anna Griffin's Rosa--one of my favorites.  I'm also entering The Flower Challenge & Time Out.  Time Out wants a card that shows something about yourself.  I have lots of rose bushes & bought my first die cutting machine when I learned they could be used for dry embossing.  At the time I said I wouldn't buy any dies, but we know how that turned out!


My last card is for ITP PTI Sending Love challenge.  I stamped PTI Corner Adorner: February in Berry Sorbet, Melon Berry, Green Parakeet, Hawaiian Shores & Cocoa Bean.  
I stamped 2 words of the included sentiment & then Love from Poppystamps Grateful Heart.  The frame is PTI & I added splatters using several of the inks instead of my usual brown or black. 
Stardust Stickles covers the flower center & the tiny heart in the sentiment.  So glad I had already made this card.  It was just what I needed to send a note to my sister-in-law & nephews. 
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35 comments:

  1. Three really lovely cards. I am so sorry to hear about your brother, that is very traumatic and even more so as he is younger than you xx

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  2. So sorry to hear that you lost your brother. I hope that the other family member who is seriously ill can pull through. Thinking of you.

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  3. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. And the cards you created are all so lovely.

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  4. Greta I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart hurts along with yours. I will keep you and his family in my prayers. Your cards are beautiful! Heart Hugs, Colleen

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  5. Oh Greta, I am so sorry sorry to hear your sad news. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
    A beautiful selection of cards, I especially love the one you are sending to your sister-in-law. I'm sure she will appreciate such a lovely card. xx

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  6. Truly sorry about the loss of your brother, Greta! Big hugs to you! All your cards are very lovely! I can’t say I have a favorite for they are all very unique and so beautiful! Take good care, hugs!!

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  7. Hi Greta so sorry to hear about your brother. Sending love and HUGZ. You cards are beautiful. Hugz

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  8. You've been in my thoughts and prayers, Greta. I'm glad to hear your sister-in-law has her boys with her. Your cards are all so pretty. Your Valentine is extra sweet and you're right, that is a fantastic embossing folder!

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  9. Thinking of you during this difficult time, Greta! What a blessing for your sister-in-law to her boys with her, as well. Your cards are just lovely!

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  10. My sincere condolences on the loss of your Brother - so sad for you all, especially in amongst the CV and limited opportunities to visit. All your cards are beautiful. Love the pink Ombre hearts with the stitched scalloped die. The black stamped on coloured card stock, looks elegant and dramatic. Finally the card for your Sister in law is lovely. x

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  11. Love that red embossed! Gorgeous! Thanks for playing along in our challenge

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  12. my heart goes out to you Greta. Deepest sympathy my friend. Your cards are all beautiful. Hang in there my friend.

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  13. So sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing your pretty cards xxx

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  14. I pray for you, so sorry for your lost. Hugs Gundi

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  15. Oh Greta my heart aches for you... I am so very very sorry. I wish I could hug you in person.
    As always your cards are a joy to behold... Remember I'm here whenever and sending lots of love xxx

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  16. So sorry to read about your Brother Greta and I know it will seen even worse for you with the current situation. Sending love.

    B x

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  17. OH! Greta, I am devastated for you, it must be so hard for you and the family, I know what it felt like losing my brother, I am praying for you and his family.
    Your cards are a beautiful and a delight as always, especially the one for your SiL.
    Faith x

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  18. Greta I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending prayers and hugs to you and your Family. It is good you are still able to post and perhaps this will keep you busy for some of the time-one day at a time x Your card for Time Out is stunning. I love the flowers in black and it goes so well with the coloured card base. And now we know more about you-rose bushes and using your die cutting machine for dry embossing-exactly the kind of thing we wanted to know about you! Again, sending hugs and thanks for still supporting Time Out in these times x

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  19. Greta, I'm so very sorry to hear about your brother's passing. Lifting your family in lover and prayers. Your cards are gorgeous as always. Can feel your love in them.
    Thank you for playing with us at Time Out. xoxo

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  20. My heart is with you as you go through this painful time with the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family for healing. May your memories sustain you through this. All three cards are so pretty. Never thought to stamp flowers in black but that is a real stand out card.

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  21. Greta, I am so sorry to hear about your brother passing. This past year has been such a struggle. Your card designs are just beautiful.

    Thinking of you

    Diane

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  22. My darling friend, this breaks my heart to hear. I am so so sorry for your loss. Sending so much love to you dear friend xo

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  23. Soooo sorry for your loss, Greta - sending hugs & sympathies!! Can't be easy to lose a younger brother but especially during covid. Beautiful cards by the way. Take care, my friend!

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  24. I too am sad and sorry to learn of your brother passing. I know you'll keep him in your heart and I understand your grief. My younger brother passed 4 years ago and I still miss him. Hugs.

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  25. I am so very sorry to hear about your brother. Please accept my sincere condolences. I hope that crafting brings some relief to your soul. Big hugs from San Diego to you. And, thank you so much for creating these gorgeous cards and for playing along at Time Out.

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  26. Greta I'm so very sorry that you lost your brother, my heart hurts for you so deeply! I lost my big brother who was also my good friend to cancer 13 years ago and not s day goes by I don't think of him. Your cards are all beautiful I love those pretty hearts. Big hugs! 💞

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  27. This is terrible news, I am deeply sorry for your lose and pray that God will comfort you and give you strength at this most difficult of times. Your cards are so beautiful and I do hope you can find a little solace in your crafting. God Bless. 🙏🏻♥️

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  28. That is awful Greta! I am so so sorry about your younger brother!! My deepest sympathies and hugs to you, you are all in my prayers!! Your cards are beautiful!

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  29. Oh Greta I am so sorry for your loss! Prayers going up to you & your family!!! Your cards are just BEAUTIFUL! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Dies R Us challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

    Darlene
    DIES R US
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
    Please stop in for a visit!

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  30. I am thinking of you and sending love and hugs Greta x.
    Beautiful cards x.

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  31. Beautiful cards and I love the embossing! So pretty. Thank you for playing along with us at The Flower Challenge!

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  32. Such a terrible time for you just now, so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing with us over at 'The Flower Challenge'hugs Viv DT xx

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  33. I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope your crafting time gave you a moment of peace. All three cards are so unique and so lovely. I love the pink ombre look behind the hearts - a perfect "hugs" card. Thank you for playing along with us at Poppystamps. I'm sending a virtual hug.

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  34. Oh Greta! I am so sorry to read about your brother. I know your heart is broken. I hope that focusing on the good times and knowing that others are thinking of you brings you some small comfort. Hugs and love to you!

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  35. Oh Greta, I'm so very sorry to read about your baby brother. So, so hard my friend. Sending you love and thoughts.

    Much love

    Di xx

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