This card took me most of the day to make because I wanted it to be a very special card. I made it for one of my former employees, named Dot. I knew her health was not the greatest, but I had no idea how sick she was. Today she quit because she is going home to die. She told one of my other employees that her organs are shutting down and she only has a very short time left. Her birthday is this Saturday. This will probably be one of the last cards she will ever recieve. I've been so close to tears all day. I W.I.S.H.ed the background and sponged the vine. I used my Layers of Color stencil for that. I had started quilling these flowers last night. This porcelain paper butterfly (from Layers of color -flutterescent set) had been sitting on my desk for weeks. I decided to add beads and wrap his wings with gold wire. I added stitching around the edges and gold brads in the corners. I used the Happy Birthday Sentiment from Mark's Finest Papers Take a Peek set. Just last week I was talking with Dot and showing her Splitcoast and we spent a long time talking about stamping, and the cards that I make. I hope she will feel all the love that went into making this card. I plan to print out the lyrics for Ordinary Miracle to put on the inside. This card is also for the Stampin' Sisters in Christ challenge to make a card to encourage someone. I don't usually put birthday cards in that category, but this time I will.
Oh Marilynn, what a wonderful card and made with such love. May it bring the comfort and cheer to Dot that you want it to.
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Marilynn, what a touching story. You have moved me to tears. Dot will love that you took time out of this busy season to think of her, and to create something so special for her. It will bring her so much joy and will be such a blessing to her. Thanks for sharing this story, and your beautiful quilling with us. Thanks so much for joining us at Stampin' Sisters in Christ this week, and we certainly hope to see you back next week!
ReplyDeleteOh Marilynn, Dot will love that card! You are such a good friend! I will keep her in my prayers and you too! Thanks for joining us at Stampin Sisters in Christ!
ReplyDeleteHi MariLynn! I know I commented on your gorgeous card on SCS but I wanted to let you know here too how special this is! Your butterfly is beyond gorgeous and I love the gold thread! I know Dot will be so touched by this!!! Thank you for letting your light and love shine so bright MariLynn!!! You will bless her so much! Hugs!!!
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Hey sweet MariLynn, this is so like you to pour yourself into this special creation. I am sure she will appreciate it and you have given a priceless gift, the gift of yourself. This card is a beauty. Thank you for sharing your art and your story.
ReplyDeleteMarilynn what a gorgeous card for such a sad occasion.
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Hello MariLynn - what a beautiful card and moving story that you have shared! I can hear your heart beating from here MariLynn - with the Fathers Love! I am sure that Dot will feel the love that you have pooured into this card - is is so evident! Thank you for sharing MariLynn, both your art and your heart - You will be in my prayers as it Dot! It is not by coincidence that she was working with you - it is God-incidence - He knew who she needed! Thank you for playing along with the Stampin Sisters in Christ Challenge this week MariLynn - you are a blessing! {{{hugs}}}
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Very special, Marilynn!
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MariLynn, I am so sorry for your friend and for you. This card is so special, it is sure to bring her some light and joy. She'll feel comforted by the love that you put into this and the beautiful feeling it evokes. Sending prayers out to both of you!
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