More Thank You cards as a Sympathy Gift

I told you yesterday that I had made Thank You cards for my friend whose son had just passed away suddenly.  I also told you I was very, very thankful for my Stamparatus in allowing me to make multiples of the cards, fairly quickly and easily.  Well, here is another of the cards that I produced for my friend.

I love how soft and peaceful this card is.  The Butterfly Wishes stamp set is one of the DistINKtive stamp sets that allows for multiple layers of shading to be part of the image in just a single stamping.  The effect is certainly soothing.

I made the card in 5 different colours but I think the Blackberry Bliss and Night of Navy are my favourite.  And yes, the inside has a stamped image to coordinate with the outside, and both sides of the envelope coordinate with the card as well.  It's those little touches, don't you think?

I hope all of you are experiencing smiles and hugs and laughter and joy.  Take care and God Bless you all,   Cynthia    <><  

(and for those of you who asked - the Host code for this coming month is E6CXT79P)

Sympathy Gift

 Hello My Friends

There are no words I could speak that would ease the pain my friend feels at the loss of her son. But I remember from when my mother passed away, how much I wanted to say thank you to all who had comforted me and shared in my sorrow at the time. So I realized I could give my friend at least one gift.

I spent today creating a couple of dozen thank you cards for her. (Thank heavens for my Stamparatus!)   I will leave them in her mailbox tomorrow.  So that over these coming days, she has them handy for when she wants to let someone know she appreciates their support.  It is a little thing.  But the only thing I can offer right now (especially since in these COVID times I cannot even just go over there to comfort her in person!)

Forever Fern makes gorgeous cards.  And when the inside of the card coordinates with the outside, and both sides of the envelope have that extra bit of coordinating flair - well, I hope she knows that these were made with love for her.  Insufficient to even barely bandage the raw pain she must feel.  But at least it is something.

Take care my friends.  Enjoy the coming week.  And take every opportunity to smile and share laughter with those you care about.

God Bless you all,   Cynthia    <><  

(and for those of you who asked - the Host code for this coming month is E6CXT79P)

A Quick Thank You or Two.....

Hello Friends

When I stop to think that the number one need I have for cards is to say "Thank You", I am reminded that I am incredibly blessed in life.

Yesterday was no exception.  All 4 of my children auditioned just this past Monday for roles in a countrified-version of Beauty and the Beast.  The musical (Beauty Lou and the Country Beast) was brought to town by the Missoula Children's Theatre and after auditioning successfully on Monday, the 4 kids rehearsed Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (Wed cancelled due to snow storm), and yesterday (Saturday) they put on 2 x 1 hr performances that totally rocked!!  If you want to see impressive, you want to watch what MCT can do with 50-60 kids in less than a week.

Seriously - I encourage you to "google" Missoula Children's Theatre.  It is an impressive organization!  My kids have been involved for 7 years now and although it is an intense week, it is incredibly rewarding.

At any rate, this sort of an undertaking would have been impossible without countless hours from some wonderfully dedicated and generous local volunteers.  Not to mention the 2 Missoula staff who do all of the auditioning and training for the week.  So my kids wanted some hand-made cards to give to express their appreciation.  These are a sampling of what they gave.  But in no way do our Thank You's measure up to the degree to which we appreciate Eric and Sheryl, Kim and Marcia and the host of wonderful volunteers who made this all possible.

Thank You again - Missoula, and MCT Orleans.  We look forward to seeing you again next year!!

Have a wonderful week and God Bless            ~Cynthia    <><