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Wednesday, March 23, 2016

You are in my Thoughts


Hi everyone.  Yesterday my dear sweet blogging friend, Karen of Serendipity Dragonfly, passed away.  We met about four years ago when we both joined the design team for the newly formed Addicted to CAS challenge.  Even after Karen left the team a few years ago, we always stayed in touch.

Karen was a very generous, caring, loving individual who always had something positive to say.  Even during her illness, her emails were always upbeat.  The news of her passing was a shock to me.

I made this card to send to her family.  Grief is such a personal experience and so I rarely post sympathy cards that I've made.  But since I knew Karen through on-line card making and know that several of you are also feeling the loss, I thought I'd share my card.

My heart goes out to her husband and family, including her dear sister, Val.  My deepest sympathy to all who knew and loved Karen.

You are in my thoughts, dear my friend.  xx








Stamps:  Full Bloom (Penny Black); Thinking of You (Happy Little Stampers)
Paper:  White card base (Neenah 110 lb. card stock); Mixed Media paper (Strathmore 400 series)
Ink:  Stampin'write markers:  Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, Wisteria Wonder, Rich Razzleberry
Accessories & Tools:  water mister


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34 comments:

  1. Julie B23 March 2016 at 07:45

    Simply put Loll, stunning card. x

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  2. Hannelie23 March 2016 at 07:54

    So sad . I read about Karen's passing this morning on Darnell's blog. Your card is beautiful Loll. Hugs to you.

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  3. Bonnie23 March 2016 at 08:13

    What a loving tribute to Karen. And what a beautiful card! I know her family will appreciate the beautiful thoughts.

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  4. Heidi MyLittleStampingBlog23 March 2016 at 08:28

    So sorry for the loss of your friend. Your card is lovely.

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  5. TK23 March 2016 at 08:44

    Beautiful card, Loll, and very fitting since it was for an online friend's family!

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  6. Nstiz23 March 2016 at 08:59

    I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. You did an outstanding job of water stamping Loll. The soft colors are so soothing for her family!

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  7. Di23 March 2016 at 09:25

    So sad Loll. A beautiful card and I'm so glad you shared it - so many people in Blogland are feeling very sad about Karen.

    Hugs

    Di xx

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  8. Kathyk23 March 2016 at 09:40

    I was shocked to hear of Karen's passing too, Loll, like you her last e-mail to me was very upbeat, I had no idea she was soo very poorly. My thoughts are with the family

    FYI your card us stunning

    Kathyk

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  9. My Card Attic: Hazel23 March 2016 at 09:50

    A stunning card and a lovely tribute Loll! Hazel xx
    My Card Attic

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  10. Stamps and Paper23 March 2016 at 10:06

    Loll Your card is perfect for such a sad occasion ...I've known Karen for around 13/14 years we ran our craft club together she was so talented not just in card making ...I was hoping to see her Tuesday afternoon but sadly that didn't happen.....I will miss her....and so will blogland

    Anne x

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  11. Vicki Dutcher23 March 2016 at 10:12

    Oh my! That is shocking news - your card is beautiful and will be appreciated.

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  12. Mac Mable23 March 2016 at 10:15

    So very ad and so sorry to her about your friend x Your card tribute is beautiful x

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  13. nancy littrell23 March 2016 at 10:17

    I am so sorry Loll for the loss of your close friend. Karen's family will treasure your softly watercolored sympathy card. TFS

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  14. BożenA23 March 2016 at 10:20

    My Dear Loll,
    I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend. Death always surprises us and throws it knees.
    Your card is beautiful. Definitely it like Karen, is sure to bring solace family mired in pain.
    Hugs,
    BozenA

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  15. Anonymous23 March 2016 at 11:06

    My deepest sympathy Loll. What a perfectly beautiful card for a sad occasion! I a, sure she has already seen it sand approved!

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  16. Marianne23 March 2016 at 11:27

    Such a beautiful card in honour of your friend, Loll. I'm sure it will be appreciated by Karen's family. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. Donna23 March 2016 at 11:28

    Such a beautiful card, Loll... I'm sure the family will appreciate the time you spent on it.
    It looks as though you poured in a lot of love and a lot of yourself into this very touching, very peaceful looking design. It really is so sad but so beautiful to look at.
    Take good care of yourself, Loll. X

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  18. Susan23 March 2016 at 12:26

    I was so sorry to hear about Karen. You made a beautiful sympathy card for her family, and I think Karen would be pleased to know that you'd posted it in her honour.

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  19. Lee-Anne23 March 2016 at 13:32

    The soft colors of this beauty are perfect for a sympathy card, Loll! So sorry for your loss of a dear friend...hugs!!!

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  20. Canonbury creations23 March 2016 at 14:00

    Wonderful card Loll and your words are so appreciated at this difficult time for us. Many thanks
    Val xx

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  21. Barb Ghig23 March 2016 at 15:07

    Although I didn't know Karen, I feel for your loss, Loll! Your card is a stunning work of art, and your words a lovely tribute to your friend...I am so sorry for your loss! (((HUGS))), Barb xo

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  22. Kylie23 March 2016 at 15:51

    The perfect card. Simply beautiful xx

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  23. Darnell23 March 2016 at 19:08

    This is a beautiful card, Lolly, and a beautiful tribute to our upbeat, talented, and very kind friend! We will miss her always. Love, Dolly

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  24. gail24 March 2016 at 01:21

    a truly beautiful card, I am sorry for the loss of your friend, hugs Gail xx

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  25. Linda24 March 2016 at 01:30

    A beautiful card for such a sad occasion xx

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  26. JosieD24 March 2016 at 03:49

    Oh, Loll, I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for openly sharing. I have found the card-making community to be loving and kind people and that shows in the thoughts you shared. Your beautiful card sends your soft, loving message so well.

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  27. OH Babs24 March 2016 at 07:42

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful sympathy card Loll.

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  28. Tracey McNeely24 March 2016 at 11:44

    A beautiful sympathy card Loll and thank you for sharing it and your story.

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  29. Susanne Vargas24 March 2016 at 14:56

    Very sad news! I am glad you shared your beautiful card with us! Thank you!

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  30. Julia Aston25 March 2016 at 12:29

    How very sad to lose your friend Loll - what a lovely card to send to her family - I'm sure they will appreciate your making this for them.

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  31. MaryH25 March 2016 at 16:41

    So sorry to hear about the loss of a dear on-line friend, who was also a past member of our Christmas Card Club, in addition to be such a creative cardmaker. Your card is lovely, such a sweet image, beautifully colored, and will be welcomed by Karen's family, I am sure. So pleased you shared it here. Hugs, and Happy Easter.

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  32. Cathy26 March 2016 at 12:19

    Such sad news Loll, your card is beautiful. Cathy x

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  33. Brenda27 March 2016 at 18:46

    I am so sorry for your loss Loll. It's hard to lose friends and loved ones. Even more harder to make sense of it all. I'm sure this beautiful sympathy card will be cherished by her family. Especially since Karen was a card maker herself. Sad news, will keep all in my prayers. Hugs, Brenda

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  34. Anita in France3 April 2016 at 08:22

    I too was so sorry to hear about Karen, Loll ... and so saddened. Your card for her family is beautiful ... she would have loved it. Hugs, Anita :)

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Thanks so much for leaving a comment. I love hearing from you! Loll :)