Sunday, June 14, 2009

Thank you for being a special friend


Once again I have a heavy heart as I say goodbye to another stamping friend. Amazing what special friendships we can make on the internet and yet never meet in person. The internet connection was the only connection Jean/micemom and I shared yet we still shared lots of e-mails filled with encouragment, inspiration and moments of laughter while writing about card making, stamping, inking as well as many related and unrelated matters. While I will miss Jean greatly, I know she is now in a more peaceful, restful place. Jean was a very supportive enabler encouraging me, as well as others, to try new supplies, techniques and challenges. She personally often took on the challenge of making a card that was considered a little more complex than the usual. So today I made this card in celebration of all the beautiful moments that Jean/micemom and I shared.

For this card I started with Mind’s Eye printed paper and embossed with the QuicKutz diamond and dots embossing folder and sanded to make the embossing stand out. I used Hero Arts real dill H3258 stamp in the background. I added liquid appliqué to the flowering tops and star dust stickles. The double layered butterfly is made with the new QuicKutz die cut. The bottom layer is a stamp from the HA Leaf cluster set D4947and sprayed with Memories Mists-Iridescent and finally embellished with gems and pearls. The top polished stone layer of the butterfly was made with alcohol inks. The black decorative border paper was sprayed with Krylon spray webbing paint and punch with the Martha Stewart lace punch.

13 comments:

  1. Jan, this is a lovely tribute and remembrance to Jean and I just know how much she'd have appreciated the thought and creativity that you put into it. It is beautiful. Simply beautiful!

    It is so sad to lose yet another stamping friend. Jean was a lovely and creative person and such a sweet internet stamping friend. She'll be missed very much!

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  2. The card is beautiful and your comments in her memory so fitting for a friend.

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  3. Beautiful card Jan. I'm sad for your loss.

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  4. Gorgeous card, Jan and may Jean be in peace.

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  5. You always add so many special touches to your cards, Jan. This one is fantastic. Thanks for taking the time to explain the process. Jean was such a dear stamper. Thank you for sharing your beautiful tribute to her.

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  6. Just beautiful Jan. Yep, Jean is looking down on this lovely card and saying how lovely it is . Love it!!! We will all miss Jean and her lovely cards!! Sherri

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  7. Hi, Jan. I am so sorry for your loss. It is hard to lose someone so special, who is always encouraging us and inspiring us. I think you made a very beautiful card in her honor and memory.

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  8. Jan, such a beautiful card is a fitting tribute to a wonderful stamping online presence.

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  9. Jan, I am sorry you lost a friend. It is amazing to me too how easy and strong an internet friend can be. You made a beautiful tribute to your friend. Thank you for sharing it with us...shirley n.

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  10. Such a beautiful card to pay tribute to a wonderful friend. Thank you.

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  11. Hi Jan, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know too just how real freindships made online can be even tho we never to get the chance to meet that person in the real world. Your card is a beautiful tribute to your freind.

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  12. Delicious!!! Wow!!

    Hope you're doing well, Jan!!
    Sandy

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  13. Jan, this is lovely. Your comments and card are a wonderful tribute to your friend.

    Daria

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