Such Sadness.

In Keegan's Memory

Our hearts are broken. Our youngest son's friend and best man at his recent wedding lost his battle with Hodgkin's disease a few days ago. He had almost completed his chemo therapy and was to be pronounced cancer-free, when he suffered a severe reaction to one of the drugs. He was placed on a ventilator and put into a medically-induced coma in the hope that his lungs would recover.  Unfortunately, it wasn't to be, and he died shortly after his family and friends got to say their final goodbyes. He was just 31 years old.

These are the cards I made to send to his family and girlfriend.

He had been planning on proposing to her when he was done with his treatments.

 

Thanks for stopping by.

Elaine

Guys and Dolls

First...for the Guys!

This image is from the site Leaves of Time, a place to get some really beautiful images for your personal use. This is for the father of a friend for his 90th birthday. I've combined two images for this scene...the lighthouse in the background and the row boat in the foreground.The word, "memories" was cut out with my Slice and the Vintage Findings design card.

Inside: "With best wishes on your ninety years of wonderful memories."

Images: Light House and Boat from Gathering Leaves, SU! Canvas BG stamp and  Short & Sweet sentiment.

Papers: SU! Basic Black, Buckaroo Blue, and Wild Wasabi, Bazzill off-white textured, Neena Smooth white, Basic Grey DP

Tools: Copics, Prismacolor pencils, White gel pen, Creative Memories circle-cutting system, Slice with Vintage Findings design card, Mounting tape.

Embellishments: Twill tape, SU! Vanilla Hardware

Now for the Dolls!

This image was free from Digital Two for Tuesday. I just love the vintage look of it and her sweet face. 

The inside says, " ...even if just for a day! Happy Birthday!"

Image: Digital Two for Tuesday, Computer-generated sentiment.

Papers: SU! Real Red, Neena and GP white.

Tools: Copics, Prismacolor pencils, Cuttlebug with embossing folder, Martha Stewart heart border punch, Nellie Snellen embossing leaf punch set, Mounting tape.

Embellishments: Satin ribbon, Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, Pearl cabochons.

This is another free image. This time from Anne Bodil. She has several versions of this little girl, all of them just as cute as this little sweetie!

This is for one of our SIL's in California who's recovering from surgery.  

The inside says, " Sending you a bunch of get well wishes!"

Images: Little girl from Anne Bodil, PrintWorks sentiment.

Papers: K & Company DP, SU! Real Red and Barely Banana card stock, Neena smooth white.

Tools: Copics, White gel pen, Cuttlebug with Nesties, Martha Stewart Doily border and Hydrangea punches, Double slot ribbon punch, Nellie Snellen embossing flower punch set, Glue Dots.

Embellishments: Satin ribbon, Pearl cabochons, Silk ribbon leaves, Mini brads

Thanks for stopping by...I always love the company!

Elaine