Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Once in a Lifetime

Years ago, when I was struggling in and with life, the Lord gave me a friend. We listened to each other, cried with each other, prayed with each other.  Even though we have lived 1900 miles away for 20 years, I still consider her my best friend.  I have never found another one so precious and important to me.  We don't talk on the phone often.  She is in the beginning stages of memory loss.  I was able to travel to see her last year for the first time in 10 years.  She is in her 80's now so maybe it will be my last time.  I made this card with her in mind and will again, as always, write a note inside telling her how important she has been and is in my life.


The spotlight coloring was symbolic of her standing out in my life.
The image is GKD coloring sheets.  The sentiment is SU stamp.

Challenges:
Daily Marker - 30 days color
Tuesday Throwdown - thinking of you 
Stamploration Theme - spring
Work It Wednesday - use green
Crafty Calendar - special lady
Cardz TV - anything
Time Out - friendship with twist of spotlight
Stamploration CAS - anything CAS

8 comments:

  1. This is perfect for your special friend and I'm sure she will treasure it! I love your artistic, symbolic thinking for the spotlight twist -really wonderful. Thanks for joining our birthday celebrations at TIME OUT!

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  2. This is stunning! Love the spotlight technique with this image! Thanks for sharing your creation with us at STAMPlorations CAS Card Challenge! Hugs & Smiles - *Vicki*-guest designer

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  3. What a lovely written tribute to your friend. Just as beautiful as your card. Love the single flower standing out and your sentiment is perfect. Let's hope her next leg of life's journey will be a peaceful one for all involved.

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  4. Absolutely beautiful, Marsha ... love how your post explains with such affection what a special person this card is for ... truly wonderful! Thanks so much for joining us once again for our 3rd birthday celebrations at Time Out! Anita :)

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  5. This is a wonderful card and so very meaningful! Beautiful job and I love the way you've done it! Thanks for joining us at Tuesday Throwdown!

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  6. Hi - this is beautiful. Love how the spotlight colouring stands out & highlights your special relationship with her - very touching.
    Thanks for joining us over at Crafty Calendar this month. Hope to see you again - good luck!
    Hugs,
    Bev (DT) x
    http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2017/03/march-challenge-mums-dayspecial-female.html

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  7. What a beautiful card for a beautiful friendship. Sending the both of you much love. Thank you for sharing this beautiful work of art with STAMPlorations

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  8. Congrats for getting HM at Time Out, see our blog for how to redeem your prize

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