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With Sympathy

Today one of my colleagues had to rush from work as she had received the news that he mother had not long to live.

What devastating news!  Even though her mother was elderly and had been unwell, it still comes as a shock.

 She dashed to her side and was able to spend another day with her before it was time to say goodbye.

This truly pulled at my heart strings as I, too, have a mother who is  unwell, in hospital, but far away.



The Stampin Up colours of:

    Smokey Slate,     Mint Macaron and   Blushing Bride

 
 made a soothing combination.

I wanted to make a card to express my sympathy for my colleague and her family.

Here's what I made:
 

 

When I looked at the finished card it needed a "little something" to lift it.


 
Wink of Stella to the rescue!  

See Wink of Stella here 

How had I lived without this product??  

A pen with a fine brush nib that allows you to apply a subtle, smooth and quick drying shimmer to your work!  This is a must for every cardmaker!! 



A lovely card for a sad occasion.
Location: Brisbane QLD, Australia

Comments

  1. Unknown3 April 2017 at 14:30

    I am sorry to hear about your mother Shirley, however I do love the work on your sympathy card, and that "Wink of Stella" is such a great tool to pop out on your card....I have this on my wish list to get... xx

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