Sunday, September 21, 2025

9-21-25

Hello

Its been a week. A funeral service, a beloved pet passed, covid shot creating lots of lethargy, and still my vampire hours.  The lethargy has now passed, and I feel capable of creating.  

The cat belonged to our niece,  they'd been together for almost 16 years. He was an orange cat and full of personality.  I made a fairly simple card. Mostly die cutting and some embossing.  I used Michele's sketch at Freshly Made Sketches as my starting point and will be adding my card to their gallery.

I cut an embossed panel and added some inking to make it stand out more; then found an embossed piece in my pile of embossed panels and the color was perfect. I triple cut the sentiment and stacked it.  I tried tilting the sentiment, and my mind would not accept it. So I did go a little off book on the sketch. All the elements were added to a cream card base.

Thanks much for visiting.

  • Dies: SSS With Sympathy
  • Inks: DI Wild Honey
  • Papers: SU So Saffron, Recollections Cream
  • Embossing: Darice Paw Prints BG. SU Subtle 3D

 


11 comments:

Marcia Hill said...

Awwwwwww...what a perfect take on the sketch Cat and such a sweet sympathy card for your niece...losing a furry friend is so hard and I'm sure appreciate this card! Hugs. :0)

I Card Everyone said...

Oh, I'm so sorry you needed to create this one but very pleased that you found inspiration for it in my Sketch, Cat! I do appreciate it - and so will your niece. x
=]

TK said...

Oh My! So sorry to hear of your week and loss. Losses are always hard, whether human or animal so my prayers are with you. Your card is fitting, and will help fill a small part of the hole that is always left behind. Glad you're feeling more energetic though! Yay - take that win!

Lisa Elton said...

Boo to all that you've had going on, Cat. I hope things improve for you soon. So sorry to hear of your niece's loss. This thoughtful card is sure to lift her spirits.

Leslie Miller said...

That's a week, alright. I have the deepest sympathy for your niece's loss, and you've created a sweet and heartfelt card for her. The sketch was a great starting point. Your sentiment is just right where it is.

HilaryJane said...

What a perfect and special card this is. I bet your niece really appreciated it. I am sorry to hear that life has been challenging for you recently, but glad you got your covid jab xx

Greta said...

Oh so sad to loose a beloved furbaby. You made the perfect card for her--simple and beautifully crafted. Glad the lethargy passed and hope your sleeping schedule improves for your dad's visit.

Verena said...

What a beautiful card for your niece! I'm sure she loved it. Here's hoping for a better week ahead. Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches.

Jean said...

A terrific card for the sad occasion.

Bonnie said...

I love all this yellow! This is a lovely card for a sad occasion!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Love the embossed paw prints - such a perfect pet sympathy card for your niece!! Glad you're feeling better!