Remember, Amazing Grace will bring us through... |
Good Morning friends! It has been awhile, hasn't it? Too long for me, and I'm thankful to have had a bit of studio time today and join in The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store's Saturday Inspiration! As I was creating this card, a call from my friend's husband to tell me she was back in the hospital rang through. Battling breast cancer has taken the final toll and she will not be returning home. So, I went to hospital to say my earthly good byes. She is such a strong and courageous woman who I have learned so from much through the years. I will miss her deeply, and know it's only God's Amazing Grace that will bring us through.
Amazing Grace |
The wonderful products used for this card can be found at The Stamp Simply RIBBON Store. The 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" paper pad is Kaisercraft, These Days. The soft subtle colors are beautiful. The key die cut and Remember floral ticket are found in These Days Kaisercraft Collections. This is a packet of 59 die cuts that coordinate with These Days papers! (what a value, and talk about easy!) The checked paper is cut with Spellbinders Labels Twenty One. It was a bit wide after I distressed the papers base edges, so I cut it down the middle and removed 1/4" and attached the two pieces! When I just linked the dies to the store, I saw they were on sale! The flower is found in Prima Reflections Trinket flowers set! 5/8"tan solid plaid ribbon is HERE. The Verve Stamp used is called Amazing Grace and can be found HERE! Oh my, I love the clear stamps, and there is a wonderful selection of single ones in the Stamp Simply Store! I stamped with Memento Rich Cocoa ink, which is HERE!
Barb, this card is mouth-wateringly gorgeous! And I am totally with you on how fun and easy it is to use the coordinating Collectables by Kaisercraft. I am so sorry to hear the news of your friend - yes, it is ONLY by God's Amazing Grace that we get through so many sitautions. Take care --
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful shabby chic design Barb...just lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks to our Heavenly Father that we have hope, even through death.
Barb - what a gorgeous, artful card for this occasion. Your friend is on her most amazing journey ever - back Home- and your thoughtful card will bring great comfort to those still here.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous card! Sad to hear about your friend....
ReplyDeleteOooh La La....wonderful card, but sorry to hear your news.
ReplyDeleteJan D.
Florida
What a beautiful card. To create such beauty during such a sad time truly represents your friendship.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card. To create such beauty during such a sad time truly represents your friendship.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely beautiful card, thank you for creating and sharing it.
ReplyDeletei love the creativity you have.. and all those accents are gorgeous.. so vintage looking.. i love it
ReplyDeletethanks so much for sharing
lynn
Beautiful card as always.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your friend.I'm sure the family members will enjoy your card and bring them some comfort.
ColleenB
Absolutely beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! I love the big bows on it.
ReplyDeleteThis is so soft and pretty. Beautiful inspiration for me. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteOh Barb, I am so sorry to hear about your friend. Knowing that she will be with God hopefully will bring you and her family comfort. This is a beautiful card and a wonderful tribute to her. TFS and have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeletethis is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVintage beauty to the max! Fabulous card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card love the distressed edges. So sorry to hear about your friend . Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteMarilyn
What a beautiful, spiritual card! I hope creating it helped bring you some peace too.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card...love the embellies and the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteYour ribbon/flower cluster is amazing!! Gorgeous card.
ReplyDeleteBarb, your card is amazing!! Love that look and your little special touches are fabulous! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina
ReplyDeleteThe story of your friend just makes this already Beautiful card all that more Special... Love the layers and detail work with all the textures... It's just Lovely!!
ReplyDeleteSo very lovely!!
ReplyDeleteOh, Barb, I know you will miss your friend terribly - as will her family/loved ones. Thank God that we can, in the midst of our loss, know joy in realizing that the end of her earthly journey is just the beginning of an eternity with her Lord and Savior, where she will experience no more suffering. Your card is an exquisite work of art! I love your shabby chic look, and so will the recipient.
ReplyDeleteBarb, I am so sorry for your loss, how heart breaking to lose a good friend's company. Friends are such wonderful gifts! Your card is also a wonderful gift - the ribbons are beautiful. Blessings to you.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for the loss of your friend. I praise God you know His amazing grace that will help see you through during this time. Your beautiful subtle colors you picked for your card are perfect.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love your ribbon accent. A fabulous card -Mary R.
ReplyDeletemy thoughts and prayers are with you and your friend and her family- and this card is so stunning- love the feel it gives.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card....the flower is lovely! Sorry to hear about your friend...may she find some peace.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and so sorry about your friend.
ReplyDeleteSo sad about your friend...lovely card...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteThis is and amazing card. How beautiful and gorgeous. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Who wouldn't be honored to get a card like this to feel so special. Thanks again for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSandy
Thanks for sharing your special card...especially at a time like this. Sorry to hear about your friend. Glad you could visit one last time. May she pass gently and have peace.
ReplyDeleteLothringen from MI
Simply lovely! Amazing to have that talent especially during this sad time un your life. Hugs
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful thoughts of your friend. A gorgeous card and yes, amazing grace will see us through. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow - so gorgeous. I'm sorry to hear of your loss. How true -- God's grace will bring You and her family through. What a beautiful ribbon/lace/flower etc embellishment.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card. So sorry about your friend. Please tell her family many people have them in thouthts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteThe sentiment spoke to my heart today as I said my earthy good-byes to my Mom last week. She was courageous all the way to the end. It is ONLY God's amazing grace that will bring me through. Sorry to hear about your friend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card. Your work is always so beautifully creative.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your friend. Beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteTina
aurathentic@gmail.com
This card is so elegant and the setiment touches my heart. TFS :)
ReplyDeleteThis card is so elegant and the setiment touches my heart. TFS :)
ReplyDeletevery beautiful card! love the ribbon and colors are so warm to the heart
ReplyDeletevery beautiful card! love the ribbon and colors are so warm to the heart
ReplyDeleteThis card is a work of art! Beautiful job!
ReplyDeletewow... what a beautiful card!!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is stunning, Barb. The papers and embellishments are just gorgeous. So sorry about your friend.
ReplyDeleteBarb, I'm so sorry about your dear friend. Your card is beautiful and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteOh Barb this card is beautiful. What a labor of love. I am so sorry for the loss of your friend.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love the soft colors and the gorgeous trims.
ReplyDeleteDeniseB
This card is very lovely and colors are very soft and seem so appropriate for these types of situations. Also, I am sorry to hear of your loss of a family friend.
ReplyDeleteBernice P
What a beautiful card, so much to look at. So sorry for your loss of a friend, they are indeed precious to us. But faith and love is there to carry us in these times of need.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card as always. So sorry about your friend.
ReplyDeleteFantastic card! Love it!!!
ReplyDeleteThis card is so very very lovely! I love the colors and everything about it!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning card.
ReplyDeleteWow, that bow and ribbon make a statement, a beautiful card that will be cherished and remembered from one friend to another.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Barb! The colors are lovely and the sentiment IS amazing!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card. Very vintage looking. Beautiful!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! I am sorry to hear about your friend.
ReplyDeleteYour friend will definitely know your heart when she receives this. Every detail is a reflection of love and care. It is a beautiful reminder of our Father's comfort too.
ReplyDeleteYour card is stunning. Sorry to read that you're losing a wonderful friend.
ReplyDeleteJust lovely, very feminine. A great reminder of His grace.
ReplyDeleteThese sentiments are amazing! It's so comforting to those people in rough times!
ReplyDeleteSuch a warm and welcoming card!! Just love your lucious bow, wonderful work!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
hugs
Donna