Thursday 24 January 2013

Gosh, that was tough

Thank you first of all for your helpful tips on my previous card. I am pleased so many of you liked my celtic border and I can say it was no trouble to cut out.
This morning I have struggled a bit but cannot procrastinate any longer. It had taken me days to start this card. My brother-in-law has a birthday this week but the sad fact is that as a family they have agreed that his wife who suffers from severe alzheimer has to stay in care. He is struggling terribly with this as they have been together such a long time. I could not be upbeat and jolly so this was my best effort.


Card is A5 made from my photography stash 
Dies used – sizzix Old Jalopy and
 Memory Box Blooming Vine, loopy rings and pine needle.
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17 comments:

  1. Doreen24 January 2013 at 13:43

    This is gorgeous Flora,love the fab car.xxx

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  2. Carol Willis24 January 2013 at 14:11

    Fabulous card Flora, love the black on black.
    Hugs
    Caz x

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  3. Patricia24 January 2013 at 14:43

    Good afternoon Flora,
    So sorry to hear about your BIL's wife that is so sad.
    Love your card it is just a perfect mans car, I like the car Die............would that work in the Grand Calibur?
    Have a great day

    Patricia. Xx

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    1. Crafty Lark24 January 2013 at 15:00

      No Patricia, it will NOT go in the Grand Calibur, I think it may fit in your cuttlebug as it is 15cm x 14cm x 1.5cm. xx Flora

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  4. Sue24 January 2013 at 15:08

    This is wonderful Flora. I love the car and fabulous detailing
    sue xx

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  5. Marie-Louise24 January 2013 at 15:30

    Gorgeous card Flora. I also love the car die.

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  6. Christine Harrop24 January 2013 at 15:51

    Oh Flora, how sad!! You have still managed to make a great card for him though. Christine x

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  7. May24 January 2013 at 16:11

    Beautiful card Flora... Love all the detail... Hugs May x x x

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  8. Hazel24 January 2013 at 18:19


    Flora. A very hard thing for your B.I.L to have to decide, but she is in the best place. I think it's a most horrible illness.
    You have made him a lovely card I like this car image. Take care. Hazel

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  9. Jacqui's little piece of England24 January 2013 at 18:49

    Nice card Flora great for males
    jacqui x

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  10. Lorraine24 January 2013 at 19:44

    Sorry to hear about your BIL's wife. A horrible decision to have to make.
    Your card looks fabulous. I love the car.
    Lorraine x

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  11. Kat24 January 2013 at 20:15

    Great man card, I'm sure he'll love it.

    Really sad about your brother-in-law's wife. I don't suppose it helps to know that someone who has severe Alzheimers is quite happy wherever he/she is, even in a care home, especially if they have got to the stage where they don't know their family. Doesn't make it any easier for the family though as they probably feel bad about it.

    Kat xx

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  12. Jenny L24 January 2013 at 21:05

    Hi Flora,
    superb card. Love every detail of it. So fitting for the occasion.
    I too am sorry to hear about his wife, such a horrible decision to make, but I'm sure she will be looked after well by people who understand the condition better than we can.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  13. pam24 January 2013 at 23:01

    hi Flora, brilliant male card, sorry about your BIL wife, have to agree with Kat, my late mum had this illness, not as bad as some have it.. pam

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  14. Pia S25 January 2013 at 06:29

    Love the car and the design! A great card for a man!

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  15. Carole Z25 January 2013 at 07:18

    This card is wonderful, I really like the black on black and the car die; I am so sorry about your sister-in-law, we are knowing so many people touched by the dreadful illness, including a dear family friend..so sad Carole Z X

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  16. Unknown26 January 2013 at 12:57

    WOW Flora, this is super card my friend. Sad about your SIL but life must go on...luv aNNie

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Thank you very much for taking the time to comment. I enjoy reading them and knowing that I have company. Crafty hugs. xx Flora

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