Monday, May 7, 2012

Crafty Gals Monthly Challenge for May 2012

I must apologize to the rest of the Crafty Gals for being two days late posting my challenge card.  Tracie was our hostess this month and here is the challenge that gave us:

"Celebrating Those Who Love Us"This month's theme celebrates those who have sacrificed so much to help us become the people we are today. This could be mothers, fathers, friends, Jesus, or anyone you'd like to celebrate! On your project, include the following:
1. At least 3 layers
2. At least 2 embellishments
3. At least 1 sentiment

Well this challenge was very emotional for me.  I initially thought I would just do a birthday card for my husband since his birthday is May 5, the day the challenge was due.  But I decided that did not really fit the theme.  The person who sacrified the most and helped make me the person I am today was my mother.  She passed away last February from Pancreatic cancer so May is a very difficult month for me these days since both Mother's Day and my birthday are both in May.  When we were cleaning out her stuff, I found some images using her favorite Stampin Up set, Terrific Tulips, that she had already stamped.  She was planning to use them to complete some Operation Write Home cards.  So I took her already stamped image and completed a card following this month's challenge.  I will complete the rest of the cards later and send them all to OWH, as she had originally planned.  I hope you enjoy my card.

Stamps:  SU! Terrific Tulips, Sincere Salutations
Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Regal Rose, Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Old Olive, Regal Rose, Rose Red
Embellishments: May Arts ribbon, Pearls colored black with a sharpie

13 comments:

  1. I'm so sorry to hear about your mom, Diane. But that's a gorgeous card and it must have been nice to relive the good memories while you created. Take care.

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  2. Oh Diane, I"m sorry to hear of your mom and know that even though our loved ones are rejoicining in Heaven's splendor, it's still so hard on those of us left behind. This is a beautiful tribute and your card is just lovely. Be well, my friend (((( 's ))))

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  3. I'm so sorry Diane! But how wonderful that you were able to use something she had started. Beautiful job!

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  4. One of my favorite retired sets! Your card is a lovely tribute to your mom. Make sure you keep one for yourself!

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  5. Oh my Diane this is a lovely tribute to your precious Mother. This card is beautiful! She IS so proud of you Sweetie. :) I'm so sorry for your loss. BIG HUGS!

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  6. Hi Diane,

    What a touching story and I'm so sorry to hear you had lost your mother. She would be so proud of this card. It is gorgeous! Hugs to you.

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  7. What a stunning card Diane--I love that you used the image from your mom's stash--Awesome!

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  8. I love that you and your mom could both work on this great card.

    Teriffic Tulips is one of the 'classic' sets. I need to go dig it out.

    Best wishes to you this month. Take care.

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  9. I'm so sorry. :( Your mom would have loved this card-it's beautiful.

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  10. OMGoodness Diane!!!. This card is SO SPECIAL!!!. Your story brought tears to my eyes!!!. Beautiful card and perfect for this challenge!!!

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  11. Love this card Diane. So very special.

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  12. What a pretty card! Nice idea to use the images you mom stamped and I'm sure she would have loved it too!

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  13. Your card is so pretty! The tulips are gorgeous and the placement of the image is great!

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