Thursday, January 05, 2012

Wild weather

Hello

We've been having wild weather here these past few days ... Very high winds and rain ... my garden looks a mess this morning ... the bird table down and the trellis arch in pieces ... In the southern part of the UK I think it is much worse and some have lost their lives to the storms so I am grateful we are ok here.

A few days ago we learned that a dear friend and colleague had sadly died ... In my opinion there are very few typical English gentlemen left ... Mike was certainly one of these ... it is a sad loss ... and I needed to make a card ...


This digital stamp from Pink Petticoat is my go to stamp for these occasions ... and as I had cut a few cards on the silhouette ... this came together quite quickly and simply


It does say ... sincere condolences ... my bow kind of hides the sentiment on these photos ...
And you may be interested to know that Pink Petticoat is having a sale at the moment ... worth taking a look ...

On a lighter note ... My husband and I had a lovely anniversary dinner last night ... (braving the storms) ... Thank you so much for your kind wishes ... and Thank You to my friend Cindy Adkins who made me a blog button ... actually she did 3 for me and it was hard to choose one! 
Pssst! ... it's her birthday today ... so if you get a chance go leave her some love ...

I hope you have a lovely day and keep safe!

Till soon

~ Ros ~



17 comments:

Jeanneke said...

Beautiful card, Ros.

Deb Hickman said...

Hi Ros, just catching up, I hope you and your family had a good Christmas and New year. I'm sorry to hear of your loss, your card is beautiful, we don't like making these cards but yours is perfect.
I've just read your angel story, I'm a big believer and loved reading it, I hope Dr Toe manages to sort your foot problem out.xxxx

Ulina / Apricot Bubbles said...

I´m very sorry to hear about your loss.... but you mastered the challenge of consoling by making this very elegant and classy card...

Sasha said...

Such a beautiful card for a sad occasion. Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend, Ros.

The gales have eased a bit here this afternoon, but I hardly slept last night, it was terrible. I hope they calm for you, too:)

cnelson said...

Such a lovely card. I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend.

Sylvia said...

Your card is lovely, Ros! Always sad to make a card for someone passing. I am sure it will be appreciated. Your weather sounds dreadful, but glad you had a lovely evening. Hope this evening is a nice one as well. Stay warm my friend.

Anonymous said...

Sorry you've more sad news. It's a fitting and delicate card; beautiful. You are definitely amazing how much reinventing you do on the blog- lovely blog button. My blog needs a little redesigning now too ;-)
Take care xxx

Stella said...

There is a storm going on here too...Loads of rain and so windy. But we're safe.
Your card is gorgeous. Not the easiest occasion to create a card for but this is perfect. It will bring comfort....
Have a lovely evening!
XXXXX

Unknown said...

I wanted to start off by complementing you on your new blog button, Cindy has done a fantastic job as always! So sorry to hear about you losing another dear friend... Your card is beautiful and elegant... Ira x

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Sorry to hear about the bad weather and the loss of a dear friend. A lovely card for the family that need much love right now!
Happy anniversary and I am so glad you guys had a great evening.
The buttons Cindy made for you is beyond lovely!!!

Tracy said...

My goodness you've been having it rough over there with the weather. Hope things get better soon Ros.
Your card is just lovely. You really have got a knack with your Silhouette for beautiful cuts and I agree with your love for that stamp. So sorry for the loss of your friend.
Love your blog button! Hugs!

Unknown said...

So glad to hear you survived the storm, Sounds like it was a bad one.. Also I am so sorry to hear about your friend. And Your card is beautiful..

Great big hugs your way!!

Linda

Chris (catt871) said...

What an elegant sympathy card! I love the side etchings, so pretty!!!!
Hugs,
Chris

Barbara said...

So sorry to hear about your loss. But the card is beautiful. I find sympathy cards hard to make and I'm still trying to create one I really like.

Heather Rogers said...

So sorry to hear about your friend. This card is beautiful!

I have a friend in England and she said she had been having horrible weather too. I am glad you didn't have too much damage. :)
Hugs~

Suzanne C said...

Ros a beautiful card for a sad occasion. Sorry for your loss. The card will be appreciated by your friend's family. Glad you had a lovely anniversary.

papertrails leaver said...

Happy Belated Anniversary! I am sorry to read about your friend. Your card is beautiful and is a lovely gesture to the family to know you care. Take care!