Sympathy Card Using Art by Miran Valentina

Hello friends!  I hope everyone is doing well.  It has finally cooled down a little here in Southern CA.  I love Fall weather.  We actually had rain on Sunday.  It was amazing!  When I lived in Florida, it rained almost every day; so I got really tired of it; but I love it when it rains now.  We seldom get much of it; so it is a treat to me.  Isn't it funny how our perceptions can change about things over the years?

My granddaughters grandpa passed away last week; so it has been a sad time for me, my daughter, granddaughter and their families.  Bobby was a wonderful man and loved by many.  It is so hard when we lose someone.  I know that Jason, his son and Barbara, his wife are so lost  without him.  I am very grateful that my daughter, Jenny and granddaughter, Gabrielle and her son, Bryr were able to spend over a week with him in Florida before his passing.  He was so happy to see them and to play with that awesome great grandson.  We will all miss him.  

I have been creating Sympathy cards this past week.  I find them hard to create for me.  I know there is a typical Sympathy card that most people create; but I decided that I needed to create something beautiful and cheerful for my Sympathy cards; just like I do for birthdays, etc.  

It's time for another Art by Miran Challenge 72 - Anything Goes.  I have chosen this gorgeous image - Valentina.  I thought this image would be an excellent choice for my granddaughter.  We would love to see your entries in our challenge. I can't wait to see what you create.

Art by Miran Valentina

Inside Card

Supplies used to create this card:

Dies
Frames - Gina Marie Designs Crochet Lace Oval Die Set
Lace edge inside - Joy Crafts Lace Edge

Image - Art by Miran Valentina

Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy, Sorbet
Paper - Graphic 45 Secret Garden
Sentiment outside - CTMH Take Heart C1639
Sentiment inside - CTMH Big Hug D1584
Inks - CTMH Sorbet and Sea Glass
Ribbon - Really Reasonable Ribbon April Ribbon Club
Bling - Want2scrap.com

Copic Markers

Skin - E0000, E000, E00
Hair - Y21, Y23, YR21, YR23, YR24
Dress - BG11
Eyes, Beads & Bows - BG15
Flowers - YR01, YR18
Leaves - G94

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/option (8 of 8) (Sunday)

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes (2 of 3) 

Scrappers Delights - Anything Goes (3 of 3) (Saturday)

The Pencil Case - Anything Goes (2 of 2) 

Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Friday)

 DL.Art Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes (1 each day) (Thursday)

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit)  (Wednesday)

 The Crafty Addicts - Anything Goes/option (2 of 3)

Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (2 of 5)

Wonderful Wednesday - Anything Goes (No limit) 

Creates and Makes - Anything Goes/w/option (2 of 3) (Tuesday)

Die Cuttin Divas - Anything Goes w die cut (1 of 3)

Digi Choosday - Anything Goes (1 of 2)

Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

Retarte #90 - Anything Goes (No limit)

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (2 of 2)

Artistic Inspiration - Anything Goes (No limit) (Monday)

Craft-Dee Bowz - Anything Goes w/handmade bow (No limit)

Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (3 of 3)

 Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes (3 of 3) 

House of Cards - Layers or Colors (No limit)

Love To Scrap - Anything Goes (2 of 5)

Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - Anything Goes w/option (2 of 3)

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes (No limit) (Other Date)

Just Keep On Creating - Anything Goes (No limit)

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - Patterned paper (No limit)

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Sympathy card using Conie Fong Molly Fairy digi

Hello friends.  I hope everyone is doing well; and hopefully enjoying fall weather where you are.  It is still in the upper 90's here in Southern CA.  I don't think we are going to have fall this year.  LOL! 

I fell in love with this fabulous Conie Fong Molly Fairy digi as soon as I saw her and had to have her and color her right away.  LOL!  My friend, Sue, lost her mother last week; so I needed to create a Sympathy card.  I thought this little fairy would be just the perfect image to work with.  I am also entering her in the Conie Fong Facebook challenge - Fall Colors.  

As You Like It - Teddies or Fairies/Why? I love both; but I would have to say Fairies is my favorite.  They feel so magical and full of love.  They both make me smile; but the fairies touch something deep within my soul.  I love them!  

Conie Fong Molly Fairy
or buy all 3 Molly images as a set

Inside Card

Supplies used to create this card:

Dies

Frame for image - Gina Marie Designs Crochet Lace Oval Die Set

Heart Doily - Marianne Designs Tiny's Hart

Circle & Heart inside- Cricut Artistry

Leaves - Taylored Expressions

Sentiment edges - Scizzors from my stash (no name on them)

Image - Conie Fong Molly Fairy

Paper - Maja Design Walking In The Forest 

Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy, Saffron

Inks - CTMH Saffron & Ruby

Sentiments - CTMH Words of Comfort C1524 (retired)

Flowers - Stash

Bitty Pearls - CTMH Z1707 (retired)

Copic Markers

Skin - E0000, E000, E00

Hair - E50, E53

Dress, Wings, Socks - Y32, Y35, E19

Hearts - E19

Flower Basket - C2

Bows - Y35

Flowers - Y32, Y35

Leaves - G85

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/option (2 of 3) (Sunday)

Colour Your World With Lacy Sunshine - Anything Goes (2 of 3)

The Pencil Case - Anything Goes (1 of 2)

 Colour Crazy Craft Challenge - Anything Goes (2 of 2) (Friday)

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes w/option (3 of 3)

 Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes (3 of 3)

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (3 of 3)

Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes (3 of 3)

Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes (3 of 3)

As You Like It - Teddies or Fairies/Why? (See above) (1 of 3) (Thursday)

Crafting With An Attitude - Anything Goes (3 of 3)  

Crafty Girls Creations - Anything Goes (3 of 3)

 DL.Art Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes (1 each day) 

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit)  (Wednesday)

 The Crafty Addicts - Anything Goes/option (1 of 3)

Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (1 of 5)

Cards And More - Girls, Girls, Girls (No limit) (Tuesday)

Deep Ocean Challenge - Use Die Cuts or Punches (No limit)

Digi Choosday - Anything Goes (1 of 2) 

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2)

Artistic Inspiration - Anything Goes (No limit) (Monday)

 Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes (2 of 3) 

Get Creative Challenges - Anything Goes (No limit)

Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - Anything Goes w/option (No limit) 

The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - Anything Goes (2 of 2)

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes (No limit) (Other Date)

Classic Design Team Open Challenge - Anything Goes (3 of 3) 

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Sympathy Card Using CTMH Lollydoodle Paper and Cricut Artiste Cartridge

                           DT Project for Digi Stamps 4 Joy  - Challenge 92  - Anything Goes

Hi to all my wonderful friends in blogland.  I just returned from a two week vacation to visit family in MO.  We have never taken that long of a vacation before.  I had planned on going to MS to watch my grandson's graduation; but I had some very rough times while there with my allergies; so we had to cancel that part of our trip.  It is so hard to attend anything with even a few people; but graduations are even harder.  I have an allergy to cologne, perfume, hairspray, deodorants; basically anything with a smell to it.  I have difficulty breathing when exposed to any smells.  I very rarely go into places that I can't control my environment; but it is so challenging for my family and friends to understand my problem.  It causes a lot of hard feelings.

I am glad to be back in CA; as I have more control over my home and where I go.  We have a few restaurants who allow me to sit in a corner away from people; so it makes it easier to go out.  The restaurants in MO were very accommodating for me as well.  We had a good time; and were able to rest a few days due to me not feeling well.  It is always good to be home.

I hope everyone is doing well.  We had really cool temperatures and lots of rain while we were staying in Branson, MO.  I enjoyed it; and heard it was over 100 degrees here while we were gone.  I was glad I was in MO.  LOL!  I prefer rain and cool temps over 100 degree weather.  

My brother-in-law, Darrell, had high dose chemo and stem cell transplant last week for his cancer; so we really need your prayers for him.  He has a slow recovery ahead; and then he has to do it all over again.  It is pretty tough for him and his wife; as they are having to seek treatment in Indiana; rather than MO for this type of cancer treatment.  We had also planned to spend a few days with them while we were there; but they were not able to be there due to his treatments.

I created this card for Digi Stamps 4 Joy  - Challenge 92  - Anything Goes; before I left for vacation.  I used DS4J Flower Frame Digi for this card.  I fell in love with this Digi when I saw it.  It could be used for any type of card.  Be sure to check out the Mid-Challenge DT cards as well.

Image - DS4J Flower Frame

Inside Card  

Supplies used to create this card:

Dies:

Card Base - Cricut Artiste Cartridge

Flowers - Cricut Art Philosophy

Paper - CTMH Lollydoodle

Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy and Cotton Candy

Image - DS4J Flower Frame

Front Sentiment -  CTMH 4 My Friend D1510 (retired)

Inside Sentiment - CTMH Words of Comfort C1524

Ribbon - Offray

Bling - Recollections

Markers:

CTMH Juniper and Juniper Light

CTMH Cotton Candy and Cotton Candy Light

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Thursday)

Crafty Little Fairies - In The Garden (1 of 3)

Crafty Ribbons - Anything Goes With A Ribbon (1 of 5)

Cute Card Thursday - Hand Made Embellishments (No limit noted)

DL.Art Thankful Thursday Challenge - Anything Feminine

DL.Art May Linky Challenge - Anything Goes (1 a day)

Craftitude - Anything Goes/Use A Die (1 of 3) (Friday)

Crafts 4 Eternity - To Die For (1 of 3)

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (Use Digi) (1 of 2)

Digi Haven - Spring Has Sprung - Use Digi (1 of 3)

QKR Stampede - Punch or Dies (1 of 3)

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit noted)

Stampin With The Dragon - Flowers (1 of 1)

Color Me Creative Challenge - Pretty Pastels (1 of 3) (Saturday)

My Sheri Crafts - April Showers/May Flowers (1 of 3)

Open-Minded Crafting - Use Some Ribbon (1 of 3)

Suzy Bee's Bloomin Challenge - Clean and Simple (No limit)

Time 4 Scrap - Anything Goes (No limit noted)

Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes (Sunday)

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes/Option - Use 3 shapes (1 of 3)

Come and Get It - Bingo (3+ layers, Digi stamp, flowers) (1 of 2)

Ditzie Digi Designs - Anything Goes (No limit)

Dragonfly Dreams - How Does Your Garden Grow? (No limit noted)

Lacy Sunshine - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (Tues)

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