This is one of the most difficult cards I've made in a long time. I have never met the family for who this card is intended for, but the death of their daughter at the hands of a monster touched all of San Diego. My heart has been heavy since she went missing and broke in a way I didn't think was possible when her body was found. Maybe I was affected so deeply as my daughter is the same age with drives and ambitions of her own and to have them taken away so abruptly just isn't fair.This is not a typical sympathy card, how does one make a sympathy card for someone just beginning their independent life at 17? How does a parent recover from broken dreams, their child's and their own? I cannot wrap my brain around it.
Instead of a dark and heavy card, I made a card using the color of her eyes with hints of her favorite color orange.
Layout is based on a card I've previously made and that was selected as the OCL DT Sketch Challenge.
V.~
Chelsea's Light
Supplies:
Stamps: Dandy Days by Our Craft Lounge, sentiment from Gina K's Spring Florals
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Cantaloupe, Potter's Clay and Desert Sand by Tsukineko
Paper: Gina K Pure Luxury Ivory and Green Apple, SU! Bermuda Blue
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye
Other: Memento markers: Pear Tart, Cantaloupe, Copic BG04, Jumbo dauber, Circle dies, loose glitter, Real Juicy Orange Sparkly Fluff, Prima flower, Clear button, Waxed thread, Dimensional foam
16 comments:
Val, this is a beautiful card! I'm sorry to hear the circumstances.
SO sad Valerie... I'm with you, my heart breaks to hear of this story. I think any parent feels a little broken when this happens to our young.... the card is beautiful. I'm sure they will cherish it and appreciate your thoughts.
Val your card is beautiful and will bring your sweet kindness to them. I too didn't know what to do and to be truthful, I thought of you and another friend, from Calli when I first heard about it. I will never understand how things like this keep happening over and over and the wrong person/people are protected!
LOVE YOU Sweetie!
I'm so sorry Val! I know what you're going through, because I had that same heaviness of heart and sickness of spirit when Somer went missing, when her body was found and traced to a dumpster that sits not far from our neighborhood. Such sorrow is just not fathomable. I made her mom a card with a purple ribbon, Somer's favorite color.
{{hugs}} and warm thoughts. I know your card will bring much comfort. It is so lovely, made with genuine compassion.
A very pretty card, Val. Dandys on a card are fab (but not in the garden, eh?). Hope you are recovering! Warmest wishes, Lesley
Val - this card is beautiful. The heaviness behind it is unfathomable. I'm sending you hugs. I'm thinking of the family. I'm thinking worse thoughts for the monster. But your card and your heart are going to bring a ray of sunshine to the family. LOVE you!
Just beautiful Val.
I heard the story of the girl on the news and thought of you and Morgan. So sad.
Very pretty card!
My heart felt heavy as I was reading what you had written. Don't know how her family is coping with what has happened.
Your card is perfect. Just perfect.
I have followed the story...unimaginable to handle as a parent. I think you are right, it really knocks the wind out of you when you have a child the same age. (my oldest is about to turn 17)
Val, your beautiful card will be a piece of the healing process for this heartbroken family. Their lives will never be the same but to know that a stanger cares about them....and would take the time to send a handmade card....well, it will be a glimmer of light during a very dark time. You have such a beautiful heart, Val. I love ya to pieces!!!
Beautiful (and fitting) card, Valerie. I was in CA last week as all of these events unfolded and it was so unbelievably tragic! Our children and grandchildren live in that vicinity, so it really did hit home. Is there an address for sending cards?
Valerie, we have followed this story even here in Ohio, and our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Having two daughters ourselves, the worry is never gone, and this just makes one worry even more. Your card is beautiful and I know the family will use it in helping to 'start to heal.' Barb W
Oh, Val. It is so, so scary and sad when we so identify with a tragedy, and fully realize that but for random circumstance we could just as easily be the victims. I have followed the story of which you write, and like you, I can't wrap my brain around it. Your card is lovely, and will be a comfort to Chelsea's family. God bless you and yours, sweet Val.
Beautiful Val!
{{Val}} Your card is beautiful.
Val, your card is beautiful and I know the family will be touched by your caring thoughts.
Our hearts and our prayers are with the families touched by these tragic events. Hug each other a little tighter.
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