Stamping With Sympathy

I stamped today and while the creating part was fun the reason is not a a happy one.  One of the mechanics in our shop passed away Tuesday night.  I can tell you that he always greeted me with a smile and a hello or good morning.  He repaired vehicles for my coworkers for free or reduced amounts to help them out.  I didn't know him well, but I what I did know about him was he was an all around nice guy.  He will truly be missed. 
In his honor, I broke out my Aquapainter and watercolor paper. I don't think I've used them since I bought my Prismacolor Pencils but fortunately, I remembered the technique.  What do you think? 

Stamps: SU Lovely as a Tree;  PTi

Paper: SU Mellow Moss; MFP Pensacola Sand; Water Color Paper (patterned paper from my stash-who knows??)

Ink: Memento rich Cocoa

Accessories: Rectangle (Classic) Nestabilities; Copper Brads, Aquapainter; Tim Holtz die

Thanks for stopping by today. Hopefully, I will post again soon with a happier occasion.  Have a good day!

Sweet Memories

I wanted to share a card I made today for a very sad occasion. I just found out yesterday that my upstairs neighbor lost her brother in a car accident. She loves music and plays the piano (and I know because my stamp table is right underneath her piano) beautifully. That's why I chose this image for the card. I love the piano from Artful Inkables Music a la Carte . I left the image uncolored to keep the card simple. The sentiment is from the set Fun and Friendly. I don't have many Sympathy sentiments but I thought this sentiment fit. After all, when we lose someone we love we want to remember the good times we shared with them.

Stamps: Artful Inkables
Paper: PTI White; SU Basic Black; Patterned Paper by Making Memories
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Black pearls by Mark Richards, Satin Ribbon, Nestabilities

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