Today over on the 12 Kits of Occasions blog we are having a special post and blog hop to honour the memory of our dear friend and design team member Sharron Gregory, On Papillon Wings, who passed away March 30th. The design team members past and present have created friendship cards to celebrate Sharron and if you follow along the hop you will get find a personal post about Sharron at each stop along the hop.
I connected with Sharron very early on in my blogging days through the 12 Kits of Occasions which was the 12 Kits of Christmas back then. Right from the beginning Sharron was the sweetest, always visiting my blog and leaving the kindest and most thoughtful comments behind. I ended up joining the 12 Kits of Christmas in the second year and had the chance to really get to know her on a more personal level. Over the years we began to share snail mail with each other between the US and Canada. We regularly exchanged friendship cards, birthday cards and Christmas cards. Cards from Sharron always had the cutest images on them, mostly of children and critters. When I visited her blog to see what she created with her monthly kit she always had done something completely unexpected with the supplies that we all got. It usually ended up with me telling her how creative she was and that I had never thought of doing what she did. I am going to miss my friend but I am glad that we are celebrating her life today. I can't wait to see what the other girls have to say about Sharron.
For my card today I used the Avery Elle Rainbows stamps and dies. I just love all the possibilities of what you can do with this set. I used the largest die and cut on the fold of my card base to create a shaped card and then I die cut the rainbow, blended the bands with Distress Oxide inks and spritzed some water over the bands and blotted them with paper towel. The pieces were all inlaid back into the rainbow and I popped the whole thing up with foam tape to give it a bit of dimension.
Thank you so much for stopping in today. Head over to the 12 Kits of Occasions blog to see the full blog hop line up if you haven't already been there. Have a good day.
14 comments :
I am so sorry to read this. A beautiful card for a beautiful person.
Tracey, your shaped card is adorable!! I loved reading your sweet memories of our dear friend Sharron. Her friendship was such a blessing to all of us. I'm so glad we did this group post. It's been heartwarming to read everyone's memories of Sharron and see more adorable cards that she totally would have loved. Stay well my friend.
So sweet, Tracey … I loved Sharron's comments, and will miss her sweet voice, and darling accent!
Your rainbow card is fabulous … I think Heaven lies just beyond that rainbow, that's where we'll find our friend again one day!
Love, and hugs...
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Such a beautiful tribute to her! I loveeeeeeeee this! LOVING that rainbow!
Such a beautiful and bright card Tracey and Sharron would have loved it! She made us all smile with her kindness, so your card just couldn't be any more perfect! Sending lots of love and hugs your way today my friend!! :0)
You described Sharron beautifully, Tracey! She really was the kindest person. I will miss our emails and her comments and her cards. I've been doing a clean and reorg of the Playhouse and ran across card after card from her so it was very emotional. I was alternatively so happy to have been a friend to receive her original artwork and so sad that she is gone. I can't thank you all enough for doing this lovely tribute to a dear friend who will be greatly missed in Blogland. Your uplifting rainbow card is just perfect to honor her! Take care and be safe! Hugs, Darnell
I'm happy for this bright colorful rainbow.. you put a smile on my face! A beautiful tribute to this sweet lady. I was avoiding looking at the posts, but the memories we share are making me smile, and I think that's what she would want.. us to band together and remember her with a happy heart.
Like you, this 12 Kits team is near and dear to my heart. Your rainbow card is darling and the perfect tribute to our sweet Sharron! XO
Tracey....love your beautiful rainbow card, just perfect for Sharron. I loved reading your post with your memories of this sweet lady. Reading everyone's post made for a day filled with joy, loved learning more about this incredible lady! Thank you! Hugs to you!
What a lovely tribute to Sharron. Your card is just gorgeous. The colors are so rich and beautiful, like your friendship that you had with Sharron. Thank you for your creativity.
This card is so sweet and pretty Tracey! My thoughts and prayers are with you and Sharron's family as well.
What a bright and beautiful card that Sharron would have loved. I am sorry for your loss too,Tracey! She sure was amazing and kind comments with encouragement for all. Beautiful tribute for Sharron and you described her so well. I get sad every time I think of her being gone.
Take care and be safe
A lovely tribute and wonderful card for Sharron, Tracey ... she was such a sweet soul who will be missed across blogland. Hugs, Anita :)
Wonderful, FUN card for your tribute for Sharon. I am amazed at how many crafting ladies across the world I feel like I know through their blogs!
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