Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Remembering Penny Odell...

Hello there stamping friends,

I'm joining my fellow Heartfelt Creations Design Team members in our Monthly Blog Hop and this month, it's a difficult one...We're blogging and hopping in memory of a fellow HC designer and friend...

Penny passed away December 13 and we're so saddened by her sudden passing.  She was a treasured member of the Heartfelt Creations Design Team and although I we didn't design on the same team/term, our Hearfelt DT family is touched deeply.

I'm sending prayers and blessings to Penny's family and closest friends as they mourn her loss.  

In planning my card specifically for Penny, I spent some time "visiting" with her through her beautiful creations on her blog...Her spirit spoke to me as I viewed her beautiful creations and noticed some of her favorite things...Although I never met her in person, I know that our love of stamping, cardmaking and inspiring others will continue to inspire and resonate to so many...
I selected some pink flowers...Yes, she loved working with Heartfelt Creations flowers, just as much as I do.  Purple...I don't often work in purple...but deep, rich plums are some favorites...I discovered this was also one of Penny's favorite colors.
Layers...Yes, like Penny, I share a love for lots of beautiful layers...
The sentiment/scripture spoke to me...No fear....She's HOME...  RIP Penny, you will be missed, your memory, treasured.  

Heartfelt Creations Products used:
Background Image: Retired
Leaves: Leafy Branch Cling Stamp Set
Scripture:  Uplifting Scriptures Cling Stamp Set
Leaf and Branch Die:  Leafy Branch Die Set
Crystal Lacquer
Crystal Ultrafine Glitter
Double Dots Foam Dots
Memento Tuxedo Black
Other:  
VersaMagic Dew Drops:  Red Brick, Hint of Pesto, Tea Leaves, Eggplant, Purple Hydrangea, Sea Breeze
Bazzill Cardstock (from Stash)
Embellishments:  Doily, Chocolate Satin Ribbon, Natural Twine, Gold Silk (splatter)


This month's hop starts 8am EST on Tues. December 29th and closes Fri. January 1st at midnight.
The blog hop winner will be announced here on my blog on Sat. January 2nd around NOON EST. 
** This winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to shop at Heartfelt Creations -simply email Emma Lou @EmmaLou@heartfeltcreations.us with "Winner of December Alumni Hop" in subject line.  Make sure you reply within 72 hours to claim their prize otherwise another name will be drawn. 

Thanks for hopping with us this month!  Please head over to Sarah Miller's blog for more inspiration and remembrance.    

33 comments:

  1. gorgeous card! thanks for sharing! new follower!

    Alicia

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  2. This is such a lovely card in remembrance of Penny. I love the pretty purple you chose and the sentiment is just perfect!

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  3. Gorgeous card. I love the scripture you used.

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  4. Beautiful card! The pastel flowers on the purple background are great together.

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  5. Such a nice trubute to make the card in Penney's favorite color!

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  6. truly a heartfelt creation in Penny's memory. How touching that you chose to use products and colors that she like to work with.

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  7. Beautiful card! Love the colors and those flowers are favorites of mine!

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  8. What a meaningful and amazing tribute, so nicely done!

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  9. Beautiful card. Heartfelt. Thanks for sharing!
    Janelle R

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  10. A sweet card. The birds and blooms is one of my favourites

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  11. Another very pretty card for your friend. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. This is a really beautiful card.....and in my favourite colour too! Thanks for sharing!

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  13. Perfect scripture for the perfect card! So sorry for your loss. Thanks for a chance to win. Bswavely60@gmail.com

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  14. Beautiful card with prefect scripture and I like the color purple.Also a beautiful tribute to the person that passed. Thanks for sharing.

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  15. The design and the colors are wonderful. Beautiful scripture card and I love it.

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  16. I love your use of colors and layering. Beautiful card and beautiful tribute.

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  17. What a wonderful tribute to a special person. Your homework paid off as the design came together. Your artwork is beautiful. Thank you for walking through the process and the meaning of each choice. That makes a difference to those that will receive this card. I so appreciate the process of choices whilst we put our art together. Thanks for sharing.

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  18. Your card is beautiful

    Blessings,
    Kathleen

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  19. Gorgeous card and what a heartwarming sentiment! Great job!

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  20. Lovely card in tribute for your friend and team member. Beautiful design in her memory.

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  21. I like how you made this according to Penny's favorite ideas.

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  22. Beautiful card love the flowers and color combo. Thanks for sharing

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  23. What a precious card and tribute! So sorry for the team's loss!

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  24. Beautiful card! I just love this stamp and die! Really need to add it to my must have list!

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  25. I love the branches and blooms. Beautiful card!

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  26. Such a beautiful tribute to Penny! And that card is so pretty! Hugs!

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