Thursday, January 14, 2010

Night Song




I have a special affection for birds and when looking to bring cheer or comfort, my mind settles on bird images often.

I made this card using this week's MOJO Monday sketch...don't ask what happened to my Tuesday-Thursday...and today's SCS challenge to use a bird in your card.

This is a sympathy card for my Aunt who lost her daughter (my cousin) who was only a few years older than I. I am hoping it brings her some measure of comfort knowing that others care and our lifting her up to the Father.
I had taken the photo and was about to put this in the mail, when I looked and decided my bird needed a bit of color. Just by brushing over it with a couple of colors, he is brought to life. I also decided to move the picture background, the boquet is from my good friend, Cindy, in the background!! Isn't it a breath of fresh air??


I plan on posting some of my fun birthday cards here in a few days...our mail is so slow, so some of them are trickling in!! I had a wonderful birthday, thanks to all my stamping friends for making it that way!~ I so appreciate you!!

9 comments:

  1. Beautiful sympathy card Traci!
    Hope you had a great Birthday!

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  2. I too love bird images...now sure why I haven't brought them out lately....you may have inspired me to do so with this beauty...so soft and elegant...well done, gf

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  3. I'm so sorry for the loss of your cousin. This is a beautiful card. I like the bit of color on it, too. I'm sure it will be a comfort to your aunt.

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  4. Oh this is sooooo beautiful Traci! I know it will bring comfort to your Aunt... it's a wonderful verse! I love your air brushed bird! Just beautiful!!!

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  5. This is a treasure Traci. Your aunt will love this. I am so sorry for this loss in your family. The colors are warm and beautiful. Your bouquet from Cindy is wonderful. Great job.

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  6. Ooh....when you said you love birds.....you really meant it! This is so beautiful Traci. I love the colors you chose. I am sorry to hear of the death in your family but this card most definately will bring some comfort....

    Its wonderful....beautifully done! Lunch was good....thanks for everything you do for me!

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  7. These are beautiful. I am so sorry about your cousin. My thoughts are with your family as I read this.

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  8. How utterly gorgeous, Traci!! I love these beautiful colors. Is that fluer de lis a punch with pearls accenting it? Exquisite!!
    I am so sorry to hear of your cousin's passing; she obviously was much too young. Hugs, dear friend.

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  9. This is such a beautiful bird stamp Traci! The reason you had to make it is so hard to hear, but it really is such a lovely card, and from your heart too!

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