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Dear Anna,
it's been about three weeks since Heaven called you...
How wonderful it must be to be painfree now and in total peace in such perfect, wonderful Lord's garden, amongst all of the angels. I'd like to think you were still able to hear me on your last day on Earth...yes, your eyes were closed but I sensed you were still there with me even though you no longer responded...it's just a feeling I had , the same strong feeling I felt first thing that particular morning and last thing that night before going to bed, couple hours before I received the hospital phone call at 2:00 am.
We were there in less than 20 minutes, Iole and I, and was glad to be able to stay and pay you a wakeful respect all night, as I did not want you to be alone at all....It was comforting praying most of the night away , I felt the presence of your spirit in the room, saw your face noticeably relaxed and instantly knew you were happy there, in your new Home. Much later on in the day, we had to say our final goodbye...I hope you liked the song selection I picked for you. Amazing Grace is such poignant , beautiful song and aria don't you agree? You have been an amazing friend to me for so many years...I will miss your inner beauty, your kindness and generosity so very much - especially this time of the year...who's going to bring me those crunchy, crispy apples from your garden from now on , those freshly picked eggs just for me?
Today, my card is dedicated to you Anna, I actually felt your presence as I was creating it....
I hope it ment you liked it and that you enjoyed seeing it from above...perhaps you were even smiling at me. I sure like that thought! ♥
Know that you have been a true blessing in my life and that I feel so much 'richer' because of YOU... Rest In Peace dear friend....rest in peace....
Fly away like the butterflies...spread you wings above and smile....
* I {{{♥}}} you *
CALENDAR GIRLS: September Theme
Hello My Friends,
Miss September here ♥ and this month is my turn to host a challenge for all the multitalented, very creative Calendar Girls. My request to each of the gals was to :Create a beautiful card using the following
guidelines:
card must be a fancy fold, and have apples stamped on it -and colored-
(OR, if don't own any apples's stamps, apples can be incorporated on cards via designer papers,stickers,dies etc..), plus have at least one 3-D butterfly on the card too.
The main colors used for this challenge are to be their own favourite colors
card must be a fancy fold, and have apples stamped on it -and colored-
(OR, if don't own any apples's stamps, apples can be incorporated on cards via designer papers,stickers,dies etc..), plus have at least one 3-D butterfly on the card too.
The main colors used for this challenge are to be their own favourite colors
- use at least two of them
please -
Why the apples/butterflies combos you may ask? My
friend used to bring me tons and tons of beautiful apples from her garden at
about this time of the year as the fall season just starts to appear, and today,
at the hospice, she was covered in a gorgeous handmade blanket full of beautiful
colorful butterflies as we said our final goodbye....A bigger 3-D all white
sequined butterfly was placed on top of her heart too...♥Please note: Cards are NOT to be sympathy cards at all, please
keep them ‘happy/festive’ - as a celebration of LIFE in general! ♥
Pocket without its panel
Inside panel
Closeup of the inside panel -
Sakura jell pen really shows off well...
Pocket and inside panel . I think they compliment each other pretty well, don't you agree? :o) BTW I believe this is my first ever pocket card...why oh why didn't I tried this before?...mmm...better later than never I suppose....lol
I chose deep reds and shades of green as my colors...they are, by far my most favorites...not sure why...perhaps because they reflect my passionate personality
and my impulsivity ? (green=go...lol) Who knows...;o)
Close up of the 3-D butterfly...check how glittery it is!
It is also made of four wings layers and topped with a crystal red heart...
This morning , at school , we had our annual Terry Fox run/walk for Cancer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Fox
How appropriate that it happened TODAY of all days...I was proud to be able to walk for some of my friends, which, of course, it included Anna ♥
♥ ♥ Remember to hug a friend today...life's way too short! ♥
Card Deets:
Stamps: In The Garden (2000) and Sun Ripened (2002)both old SU sets
Card Stock: green bazzill, very vanilla (SU)
Designer Paper: Summer Picnic (SU 2007) and The Mariposa Collection (DCWV)
Ink: Memento black . assorted SU markers for coloring image
Accessories: red,pink,white floss/ butterfly trio dye from A-Muse/red pearls by Kaiser/crystal green gems/
red heart gem/ Sakura jelly roll pen/ lily white glitter/ green leaves fromA-Muse/ corner punch/
handmade crochet ivory flower from Carol ♥
Please don't forget to check out the other Calendar Girl blogs.
You will be stunned how creative they are!
Thanks for stopping by , and God's bless to All!
6 months from now, after all the duels from all the divas and dazzlers have
passed us by and September rolls around, that is what you will use! From the
papers, to the ribbons, to the buttons to the all of left over, that will be
your kit! 
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I thought, I could cut up the card and use parts as embellishments. I have
hoarded several years of cards that I have loved throughout the years. Whether
it is the image and/or the sentiment I think it would be fun to recreate our
store-bought cards and make them better.
