First off, let me please say that I love this set from the new SU! Annual Catalog, Prized Peony! Soft, loose, old-fashioned florals are always my thing. I got my box of new stuff from the new Annual Catalog on a one-day, but, unfortunately, my father had been suffering from a long illness and was near ending. I took my box with me, thinking I might have some time between shifts, but I didn't. I watercolored the central image and got the first two central layers done. He liked what I'd done, but I couldn't make the borders work -- they had to be trimmed by a very steady hand. At that point, the last thing I had was a steady hand, so I cleaned it all up and put it back in the box.
We buried my Pappou last Saturday and I finished the card on Monday. I would like to think that he would have liked the finished product
Pappou, this card is for you. The world has a big hole in it where you used to be, and the world seems much less bright without you in it.
I love you!
All layers of the Peony Garden DSP were backed with Grey Granite card stock. Borders cute from Ornate Borders dies were pieced just inside the edges of the Grey Granite edges.
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3 comments:
This is one of the most beautiful cards I've ever seen! After reading your story, it became even more beautiful! I'm certain your Pappou would have loved it as well. My father passed on a couple of years ago. When we went through his home, I found a box with all the cards I had made for him over the years tucked inside. My heart is heavy for your loss. Keep creating beautiful cards! You have a special gift!
I absolutely love your card and I'm sure that your Pappou loves it to as he looks down on you.
That is one of the most beautiful cards I've seen, and I loved your sweet tribute to your Pappou. God bless!
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