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Monday 21 January 2013

Happy (and sad) memories...

Hi everyone, from a still snowy Wiltshire....... I expect by now you've all experienced some snow no matter where you are....Just the perfect day to craft.
I'm a bit sad today as it's 2 years since we lost our beloved GSD, Max. He was an amazing dog, suffered quite a lot with various problems, (which were kept at bay of course, with meds) but never changed his wonderful temperament towards us.  This is Max below when he was 2, same age as Finn is now, coincidentally....wasn't he just so handsome?
We still miss him and think of him every day, we loved him so much......happy AND sad memories.
He was 12 when he died and I like to think he enjoyed his long life with us, we certainly enjoyed having him....

My card today was inspired a little by Max, because he was a lovely old friend.
I have used the negative part of the die-cut this time, instead of just popping the die-cut on top. It was quite tricky at first, especially lining up the bits which were unattached, but I do like the effect. The sentiment is from Visible Image.




 White and black cardstock from Papermill




Somehow, my beautiful flourish die has been 'creased', resulting in a little mark on the design (bottom right-hand corner).....*note to self * 'take more care of dies'!


3 simple pearls to finish....didn't think it needed anything else.









Hope you like today's card.....
Catch you all soon, stay safe and warm
xx
I'm entering this card into the following challenges :-
Less is More
Stamping Sensations
Kraftin' Kimmie
Sentimental Sundays 

40 comments:

  1. It's a lovely cas card Barbara and a fine dog. We lost our beloved Tessa almost 10 years ago and she was 18. German Shepherd cross she looked like a miniature one. She had a wonderful kind nature and even saved the cats life. It's wonderful to have such good memories xx Jan

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  2. A gorgeous card Barbara,love it.....I don't think we ever forget our pets when they die, after all they are a part of our family.xxx

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  3. Beautifu card love the black and white so elegant!x

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  4. Superb card Barbara, so elegant and classy! And such a handsome boy! It is as painful losing a beloved pet as it is losing a family member! Xx

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  5. I would never notice the crease in the die and your card is so elegant. Sorry about the loss of your dog, I know my cats are my children and I would be devastated if something happened to them. Thanks for playing along at Kraftin Kimmies!

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  6. Aww, such a handsome fella! Beautiful card - so elegant & I love the sentiment. It was exactly the fact that your pets become so beloved and the loss is too painful that stopped us getting another dog for a long time. However, we found we missed the companionship of a dog more and now have our gorgeous 2 yr old black lab, Murphy. Hugs, Helen xx

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  7. I must say your Max was so handsome!(and I'm not a dog lover!)no mistake!!
    Your card is very elegant - I love how you have used the negative. I rarely think to save these bits when cutting dies. But where would I put everything!!!
    xx

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  8. Love black and white, anda wonderful sentiment. I know how you feel we lost our two rough collies (both 14) last year, Poppy the pup is helping fillthe void.

    Sylv x

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  9. A gorgeous card, and a lovely tribute to your companion and friend, Jo x

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  10. Hello Barbara, your card is elegant with the wonderful quote. Your Max was a handsome boy and I know what it's like when your beloved pet(s) leave you. They leave a void along with happy memories. One of our sweetest cats who we lost to cancer 7 years ago was also named Max and I still think about him. Our two that we have now keep us company. Enjoy your snow, Shirleyx

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  11. We also lost our 10 year old GS Kelsey a year ago next week, & there is still not a day i don`t think of her. This is such a striking card, love how you have use the negative xxxx

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  12. Hi Barbara, your dog looked wonderful, my sons dog died about 8 yrs ago and we still take about her, she was super.

    Your card is stunning, so elegant, and I couldn't even see the problem with your die, even though you told us were it was.
    Janet

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  13. Beautiful card... Aw Max was gorgeous... Happy memories outweigh sad... Hugs xxxx

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  14. Gorgeous card a a handsome looking dog!
    Hugs
    Dawn xx

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  15. Hello Barbara, A handsome looking boy, its always very sad when you lose your pets. I like your CAS card and like the monochromatic colors as well. Lisa

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  16. Super elegant card, I love the way you've used the negative of the die cut. He was a fabulous looking dog and I'm sure he was very happy too xx

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  17. Ah Barbara what a gorgeous dog, hang on to those lovely memories you have. I love this gorgeous card, so perfect for our challenge.Thanks for joining us at Stamping Sensations.
    Pinky

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  18. Max looked just wonderful Barbara. Your card is stunning and I love the beautiful sentiment.

    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  19. What a lovely card, we to lost our German Shepard Keela, she was twelve, we also lost our beloved Bilbo Baggins a black lab last year he was 14, and there is not a day goes by when I do not think of them and miss them.

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  20. Gorgeous card. It looks really classy...love it! x

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  21. Stunning picture of your Max. They bring so much joy to us it's very hard when they leave ... but I wouldn't change all the time in the world spent loving them. Finn is a beautiful,handsome chap just like your Max.
    Mmmmm yer card is fabulous as well ! lol xxx
    E xx

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  22. What a beautiful Card and a wonderful picture of Max . I have lost many pets over the years and hold dear memories of them all xxx

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  23. They do leave a huge dent in our lives when we lose our beloved pets Barbara, but as you say there are always with us in spirit. I lost my beloved Buffy in September and although we have others she held very special place in my life and worked with me every day.

    You have created a really elegant card here, thanks so much for joining us at Stamping Sensations challenge this month and hope to see you again.

    B x

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  24. What a gorgeous card, sorry to hear about your dog Max, our pets are like family and hold a special place in our hearts.

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  25. hi barbara he was a gorgeous dog and i really love your card and the technique you have used

    Thanks for joining us
    Jen xx
    "Less Is More"

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  26. Love the photo of your dog, and great card xx

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  27. This is a very classy card. I can remember when you lost poor old Max, as a few days later we met for the first time, and we enjoyed our first epic lunch. Janet and me did our best to cheer you up xxxx

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    1. And you did, both of you, thanks xx That was our 4 hour lunch in Cafe Rouge, *smiling, thinking of it*! xxx

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  28. A beautiful card. Super technique and certainly one to try. So elegant.
    A lovely picture of Max too. Always sad when our pets leave us but I am sure you have lots of wonderful memories.
    Mags
    x

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  29. A very stylish card Barbara and the sentiment is lovely.
    Max was a wonderful looking dog and he obviously left you with many happy memories x

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  30. This is really very striking... love it!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  31. Gorgeous and so classy. Love the the huge flourish and that wonderful sentiment. Thank you for joining us at Sentimental Sundays.

    Hugs,
    Calypso

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  32. Beautiful card and such a handsome boy xxx

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  33. Fabulous and classy. The Cherry Lynn die is one of my favorites. Thanks for joining us this week at Sentimental Sundays. Good luck and please join us again soon.

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  34. Smashing card and sentiment. Max does look to have been a beautiful dog - pets? They're like family

    Kathyk

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  35. Simply elegant, simply beautiful, lovely sentiment! Anita in France :)

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  36. Beautiful card and wonderful sentiment. Thanks for playing with us at Sentimental Sundays.

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  37. A fabulous creation! Max was a very good looking dog. Thank you for joining in with our Friendship theme at Stamping Sensations challenge this month, and good luck!

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