LINDA KINCAID'S ALWAYS CARD

Last April when we were on retreat, I made this card in our shoebox swap. It used the bird from Friends 24/7 and sentiments from Thoughts and Prayers.  Linda Kincaid, one of my dear friends in my downline, actually designed this card for us to make.  I love her use of the Big Shot Top Note being layered.  The colors used are bashful blue and Basic Gray. 

This card opens up in 3 ways.  Very cool.

 The basic gray taffeta ribbon really adds something special to this card.

I made my own envelope to match this great card.
It is wonderful to send to a friend in need or someone you really care about.
Great Job with the design Linda!

SYMPATHY CARD

Unfortunately, my mother's friend passed away this past week from cancer.  It had metastasized everywhere and she was in a lot of pain.  I had sent my mother a card to send her and on the day my mom received it is when her dear friend left her.  My mother wants to send a card to her friend's daughter.  I thought this one would be a good one. It uses cameo coral cardstock (available in the clearance section on my website for only $2.99 a pack!), the Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set (flowers done with the reinker spread technique on shimmer paper - you can actually see the shimmer just click on the photo of the card to see even closer) and the sentiment from thoughts and prayers.  My mother's friend will truly be missed.