Mum's family immigrated to Australia when my Mum was young, and the family has stayed close, with regular "Family Days" and get thogethers for weddings, birthdays, and more as we were growing up. My older sister and I are the oldest of the cousins, and got to spend time at different Aunties houses through many school holidays. Still now, with the cousins being adults and spread all over the world, those of us close enough in distance still get together when we can.
This particular Aunt was my Mum's youngest sister, and the usually the one who invited the whole extended family around.
Making a sympathy or "bad news" card of any kind is not my favourite reason or need for a card, but of course, making any card brings happiness to my heart, and in turn I hope, some happiness to the receiver.
In the process of finding suitable inspiration, I came across a refill pack I bought last year for the Lots of Happy card kit (unfortunately refills are no longer available, but the kit still is).
I have had the kit before and made all cards as per the instructions (as pictured above), so this time I thought I'd play around with it a little more & use some different sentiments.
The following cards came together first; everything is still from the kit, however I have used the Parcels & Petals Cling Stamp Set for the sentiments.
This got my creative juices flowing and paved the way to making this card for my Uncle, this time with additions from the Well Said Cling Stamp Set and Well Written Dies.
The Funeral was yesterday which was a gorgeous sunny day to farewell and celebrate her and her beautiful life. It was lovely to see extended family and share our memories together.
It was also comforting that we as cousins have resolved to continue the "Family Days" in the Dutch tradition of Sinterklaas (or now with the Aussie "St Nicks" Day) at the beginning of December each year.
Thanks for taking time to stop by
Natasha
