Sunday, January 23, 2011

Moments...

(edit: Top 3 Winner!)
I wanted to make Valentine cards to send to my parents & In-Laws. Both couples have been married a long time. My In-Laws have been married 65 years & are both dealing with health issues. He is in the hospital right now & she is down the hall in the nursing home. Today, I went to visit them & thought they might like to see each other. I rolled Grandma (as we call her) down to Grandpa's room. It was a very happy & sad moment. They were so happy to see each other. But it was kinda rough to watch. Life is a matter of moments. Life changes, we change physically & mentally... but true love endures.
For my card I used SU!'s Elements of Style for the sentiment & the following punches: 2-1/2" circle, Owl, Scallop Edge, Boho Blossoms (with "Punch Potpourri" stamp set) & Modern Label. For the background I used the Top Note Die & Polka Dot Embossing Folder.
I am entering this card @ Stampin' Celebration- the challenge is pink & brown

10 comments:

  1. Oh my - reading your post made me tear up! So sweet. Your card is adorable! Love the inking and the punch work! Thanks for playing along at Stampin' Celebration this week!

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  2. What a cute couple!! Love all your punched flowers. The story about your in-laws sounds so much like my grandparents. Makes me miss them. You're right, life is a matter of moments. Thanks for being a regular player at the SCIC!! I always love to see your creations.

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  3. Beautiful card! Love the rear view and the flowers are a great touch. Thanks for playing at the SCIC!

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  4. what a lovely post and card! I love how it looks like you are "behind" the owls.

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  5. Awww Bridget, what a cute card and a cute couple. 65 years is an extraordinary achievement and really fantastic.
    Great card, I love it.

    hugs

    xxalisonxx

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  6. Oh, and fab colours and a gorgeous sentiment too :)

    xxalisonxx

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  7. Love it... beautiful story and card. Thanks for playing along with us aat Stampin' Celebration this week.

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  8. Gorgeous! I love the card and the story behind it. I like how you did the owls too. Thanks so much for playing along at Stampin' Celebration!

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  9. Gorgeous creation Bridget! LOVE IT! Sweet story too. Hope they can see more of each other. :)
    TFS!

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  10. Aww! Thats so cute! I just love it! Thanks for playing at SCIC!

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