For today I am playing along with Just Us Girls tic-tac-toe challenge. Here is my card for today, enjoy!
Just Us Girls: Week #328- Wild Card: Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge
(I chose die cuts, stamps, flowers)
This card is for a high school acquaintance whose twin sister has passed away. Although we were never close, I can feel her grief clearly through her FB posts. So, I have the need to send her a note of sympathy.
Keeping the color palette neural gives it a sense of calm and peacefulness. The patterned paper is from the same paper packet making it a no brainer that the colors coordinate. I wanted to add some continuity by adding dots to the flowers and leaves; it also allows for a bit of whimsy.
Whimsy? I know a sympathy card shouldn't be whimsical. But why not? I am going to have to argue that point. I think, even in grief, a memory of their life flashes in your mind and for a brief moment you smile. For a brief moment you are celebrating their life. In time, you will smile more then cry, but that is later my friend.
I do hope I gave you something to think about. Let me know if your experiences or your thoughts conflict or concur with my point of view. I am just curious. Take care all and we will see you soon.
All the best,
Shawna
2 comments:
How sad and so sweet of you to send this beautiful card. I am sure they will be touched by your generosity. Thanks for sharing your talents with us over at Just Us Girls this week for Wild Card Week!
Lovely background and those flowers are just perfect. Such a lovely card especially with the vellum sentiment. Thanks for sharing with us at Just Us Girls this week.
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