Tuesday, January 17, 2012

So Long George

An elderly gentlemen in our church passed away on Saturday so I made a sympathy card for the family.  George had been in our church for quite some time.  He had such a great sense of humor and loved to fish.  I made this card with Stampscapes images and tried Sheree's sky technique.  I thought it would be a fitting card to remember the life of this wonderful Christian man.



The sentiment is from Our Daily Bread Designs Scripture Collection #4. I used two stamps from sheet #1 (river scene and side trees) which, by the way, were originally sold by A Stamp in the Hand (I have some of these in my stash of stamps).  Kevin designed stamps for that company while he was in College before he started his Stampscapes company. I also used the standard mountain for most of us, Rocky Peaks 188F.






Card Recipe:
Images: Sheet#1 and Rocky Peaks 188F, Gulls 302A
Paper: Stampin Up new In Color, Black Glossy and White Glossy
Markers/Inks: Adirondack Aqua, Meadow, Stream, Lettuce and Lake Mist, Momento Black and London Fog, a little white gel pen for highlights on the water
Embellishments: Spellbinders Fancy Tags, SU Pearls colored with Copics 100



I will enter this card into the following challenges:
Rest in peace, George!
NancyD

33 comments:

craftieodmae said...

this is absolutley gorgeous!!!!! Sorry bout your friend........

Lisa said...

amamzing job!!!

stampinganja said...

GOing through the cards on splitcoast and right away your card stands out!!! It is stunning!!

Joey said...

Nancy this is truly a beautiful card and such a peaceful and touching scene to remember such a man :) Joey x

Unknown said...

An amazing scene, it looks so serene. Unmistakably Stampscape stamps, I adore them. Thanks for sharing with us at LIIU, good luck with the challenge. Hugz Suzanne

Mynn xx said...

What a gorgeous tribute to a loved one. So sorry to hear of your loss. Your card is beautiful and touching. Thank you for joining us this week at MMM! :)

Jayne said...

Saw this on MIM, what a beautiful card! Love Jayne. x x

Jacqueline said...

Simply stunning - thanks for joining in this week at Make My Monday - Jacqueline xx

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

What a stunning card Nancy!! I just love the coloring of the scene and the perfect verse!! Thanks for joining the ODBD Shining the Light challenge this week!!

Torico said...

This is so beautiful...
Thank you for joining us at this weeks TSG challenge.

Ina G said...

Nancy - What a beautiful card with such a sincere sentiment - touches your heart.

Glenda Atkins said...

Fabulous card, beautiful and peaceful , a wonderful way to acknowledge the passing of the gentleman.

Ally said...

sad news, I'm sorry! But you made a wonderful card, the scene is absolutely gorgeous and peaceful and I like the reflection of the trees in the river.
xxx, Alessandra

Suzi B said...

Such an amazing card fabulous scene! thank you for joining in at MMM
Suzi b :)

Rene said...

What a beautiful sympathy card. Your coloring of the scene is fabulous! Thank you so much for joining us this week at Make it Monday! Don't forget to leave a comment for another entry and mention you saw them on MIM; the more comments left, the greater your chance of winning second prize!!!
Good luck!
Rene :D

Tracy Heaton said...

Beautiful - stunning image. Thanks for joining in at LIIU.
Tracy x

Cazro said...

A beautiful tribute for your friend. Gorgeous stamps. Thanks for sharing with us at Make My Monday - Create a Scene. Caz

Lindsay Craftymonster81 said...

Really gorgeous, love the scene and the sentiment and those die cut frames are gorgeous
Lindsay xx

Traci M said...

Wow!! This is just so majestic and so fitting for a sympathy card for what sounds like a wonderful man!! I really like that verse with the mountain scene...almost gives me goose bumps!! Thanks so much for joining us this week at Stampin' Sisters in Christ!!

Wanda Cullen said...

Such a gorgeous and special card for this grieving family! So happy that you joined us in the ODBD Shining the Light Challenge!

Sheree said...

What a beautiful card Nancy.. Sorry to hear about your friend's passing though.
Love that stamp and the beautiful bright colours you chose to bring it to life!
Hugs,
Sheree

Val said...

Wow - this is stunning. A lovely tribute to a friend you have lost.
Thanks so much for sharing with us at MMM.
Hugs
Valxx

Jessie/knightrone said...

Very pretty...thanks so much for playing along with this week's There She Goes challenge!

Marlies said...

What a gorgeous card with a lovely scene and sentiment! Thanks for joining us at ATSC, hugs, Marlies

Diane's Card Designs said...

Saw your card on MIM and just wanted to say this is gorgeous.
Diane xx
p.s pop on over to my blog and check out the 1/2 price stamp sale x

Kristine said...

Wow, gorgeous scene, and love that verse too! Thanks for joining us at Stampin' Sisters in Christ challenges! *Ü*

coldwaters2 said...

Wowwww Nancy this really is something so very special, the thought and love you have put into choosing that wonderful scene and beautiful verse is awesome, truly superb.
hugs
Lorraine x

Theresa said...

Absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for playing along with this week's There She Goes challenge!!

Sharon said...

Lovely "scenic" card! Thanks for joining us as The Cheerful Stamp Pad!

Fliss said...

What a beautiful tribute Nancy. Gorgeous restful scene.
Thanks for sharing it with us at MMM this week.
Fliss x

www.creativepointe.blogspot.com said...

Such a beautiful card. I'm sure it will bring comfort to the family.
Thanks for joining our "Birds of a Feather" Challenge over at The Cheerful Stamp Pad!
Cindy
DT

PetraB said...

Your card is so thoughtful and peaceful. Thank you for playing along with the Cheerful Stamp Pad.

Vicki Romaine said...

Ak lovely "scene". Thanks for sharing on the Cheerful Stamp Pad.