Friday, January 25, 2013

Winter ...

Hello there ...
It's a cold snowy day here and Spring seems a long way off ... 

Earlier this week I heard from a dear friend to say her father had passed away ... my friend and I met on my first day of preschool ...  a long long time ago ... her little sister joined us some years later and we have kept in touch all these years ... 
Their Dad was a lovely man and very much loved by his girls ... But I know he will be with their Mum now and that will give them some comfort ...

I used the La Blanche stamp again to make a card for each of the girls - unfortunately the weather conditions make photographing such hard work ... Not enough light anywhere in my home


I stamped one in Fabrico Ultra Marine ink and one in PTI Ocean Tides ink and added some glitter


... I also stamped some left over card in the same colours and cut out butterflies with a PTI die


I guess the upside of this weather is that I get to spend more time in my craft room using up those bits and pieces ... Sometimes I think it would just be nice to hibernate till Spring comes along ...

I hope you have a lovely weekend ... I have no plans as yet but if the roads are not to bad I guess DH and I will take a trip out ... maybe a little retail therapy to chase away the winter blues 

Take care

Till soon

~ Ros ~





21 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry to hear about your friend's Dad. But I now they will love your cards. Thiese turned out stunning Ros! Have a wonderful weekend!

Sylvia said...

Your cards are lovely, Ros, that rose stamp is just over the top! Sorry about your weather, you know spring is just around the corner, think of all those beautiful flowers blooming in your garden. Thankfully my headache is gone and my head has only ideas to think about today! Have a wonderful Friday, wish we lived close, we could craft together and you could come to tea!

Diane said...

Beautiful~beautiful cards...I just might have to have that stamp. It is still snowing here today, but I have to venture out (don't want to), but there are a couple things I want to do...hopefully next week will be better, it has been sub zero temps here, and next week to have a 50's day!! Have a nice weekend and stay warm and use up some more of those bits, you have been creating some wonderful cars with them!!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

I like this stamp you used, it is so pretty!
Hope you have a fun day out!

Jinny Newlin said...

Aw, I'm sure these beauties will be treasured by your dear friends, Ros. They're just beautiful! LOVE that bold, flower image!

Zue said...

Those cards are perfect and beautiful too. I know what you mean about hibernating, but spring is not too far away
The light is really bad for photos, my house is dark at the best of times. Are you having any issues uploading photos?
Have fun
Xxxx
Sue

Inger Harding said...

Gorgeous cards and that image is so beautiful!
Have a nice weekend.

Heidi said...

Gorgeous cards!
Beautiful image:)
Enjoy thye weekend, hugs:)

Sue Lelli said...

OR...you could come to Florida and visit me!!! I LOVE these cards, Ros! That stamp is so Beautiful. Is the sentiment from the same stamp set? It is just so comforting and special. LOVE the Beautiful bow and the butterfly, too!

Unknown said...

Oh I´m all with you there Ros, I wouldn´t mind skipping winter, too! But your beautiful cards warm my heart, so I don´t feel the cold right now. Hugs, Ira x
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Tracy said...

The sentiment is so beautiful Ros. I'm sure your friends will cherish this little piece of your heart you've given them with these lovely cards. Hugs!

Unknown said...

Your card looks so pretty. I am sure it will lift your friends spirits.

Stay warm my friend.

Hugs~

3treescreations@gmail.com said...

I always say winter makes us tougher :) Such a beautiful card Ros!

Deanne :)

June Houck said...

These are perfect and lovely! I adore BOTH the blue version AND the green version. Wonderful sentiment too :)

Anonymous said...

love your cards
you make beautiful bows :)
BEAR hugs
victoria

Stella said...

This sentiment is heartwarming for a sad occassion. Your friend will need you and your card is showing you will be there for her and her sister. I;ve got that rose stamp from la Blanche too; it looks gorgeous on these cards. Lovely job Ros; it shows your love and care for them...
XXXX

Keep It Sweet and Simple said...

Sympathy cards are always so difficult to make, but these are really beautiful.
I'm sure the sentiment will be some comfort to your friend.
Caroline xxx

Jacqueline said...

Beautiful cards, what a gorgeous rose stamp.

Davi said...

So Beautiful Ros I love the softness and such a gorgeous rose image. Im sure that your lovely cards and your special friendship will bring comfort to your friends :)

Colleen Dietrich said...

Absolutely lovely sympathy cards for dear friends, Ros. Love that large LB rose stamp.

Mona Pendleton said...

I'm sorry to hear about your friends loss Ros. Surely your creation will bring them comfort.