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January 28

Twelve years ago, my life changed on January 28th.

My mom, my best friend, passed away from lung cancer at the age of 51.  I miss her so much everyday but yesterday was hard.  I always think of what my Mom meant to me - but yesterday I thought about what she is missing.  She's missing being a Nan to my sister's children and a Great Nan to my niece's baby boy.  I cried a lot for everyone who is missing her. January 28th is a hard day...even harder 12 years later.

So, I created this card in memory of my Mom, using the CTMH stamp set called Angel Hugs.  It reminds me of the Willow Tree figurines that my mom used to buy for me. The sentiment is from a retired CTMH stamp set called Take Heart. The angel wings are cut from vellum and covered with the clear shimmer brush.


I used CTMH's Spruced Up paper collection - which is my favourite collection in a long time.  

I based my card on the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge sketch #353 below:


Thanks for looking, and I promise I didn't cry much while writing this blog post <3

Comments

  1. pssmitty papercrafts30 January 2020 at 07:48

    Very nice card. Thank you for sharing with AHSC.

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  2. Rose31 January 2020 at 11:24

    I am so sorry for your loss, and yes it is still hard after any amount of time. I collect Willow Tree items also :) love the image and your card. Have a blessed day

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  3. Dena J31 January 2020 at 12:35

    How hard those days are. My Mom never met my grandbabies. So many things I think I'd like to ask her about. So sorry for your loss. You have made a gorgeous card. The vellum wings are perfect. Thank you for sharing with us at Atlantic Hearts SC this week.

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  4. Jessica K3 February 2020 at 06:42

    So sorry for your loss. Your card is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us at AHSC! Good luck with your entry!

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