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A Sweet Little Mouse

The new House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge is Heat Embossing. I love heat embossing! It makes your image pop and adds fun texture. I heat embossed the petals on my flower using My Minds Eye Lost and Found Paper (SU! and The Paper Studio are my other papers) and popped them up. I used SU! black ep, and my sentiment is from SU! as well.


I lost my nephew Jamie this week - he was only 36. He was one of the strongest people I have ever met. He battled to come back from a severe spinal injury several years ago and he hardly ever complained. We could all learn something from the wonderful example he set for us all. It was a beautiful funeral - so many people, unbelievably wonderful and uplifting music, a wonderful message, and much love.

So many House Mouse images seem to scream comfort and love. My card is going to my SIL and BIL - they will need many prayers and support in the coming days (weeks, months, and years). I have heard that losing a child is one of the most difficult things a person can ever face. Say a prayer(s) for them if you get a chance this week.

Please join us in the House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge.

Hugz!

Comments

  1. downrightcraftyJuly 29, 2013 at 3:24 AM

    oh this is gorgeous and great to have you with us as GDT
    Hugs Kate xx

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  2. TammyJuly 29, 2013 at 4:01 AM

    Wonderful card to send comfort! Prayers on their way for your family.

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  3. BenziJuly 29, 2013 at 4:28 AM

    Nancy, I'm so sorry to hear of this loss. Prayers for parents and all involved. I can't imagine anything worse.
    Your card is gorgeous and so very sweet. Big hugs to you.

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  4. Anne TempleJuly 29, 2013 at 6:52 AM

    Your card is beautiful and I know will help comfort them. So sorry to hear about your nephew. Sending prayers for your family.

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  5. McCrafty's CardsJuly 29, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    Beautiful card Nancy, I like the adorable image, the papers and the design,
    Kevin xx

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  6. HeatherJuly 29, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Hi Nancy, I'm so sorry about the loss of your wonderful nephew - lots of love and sympathy is with you and the family!!!
    Your card is adorable - a fabulous design and colours - such a sweet image and gorgeous embossing of the flower!!

    hugs
    Heather xx

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  7. MarisaJuly 29, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    My heart breaks for them having lost a child... Your card is sure to touch them. Love that image and of course the tulip :)

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  8. Lorraine AJuly 29, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Oh my goodness, that is terrible news :-( My thoughts are with you and your Nephew's family, I am sure it is devastating for all of his family and friends.
    Your card is gorgeous and am sure it will be much appreciated xx

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  9. ChristineJuly 29, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Hi Nancy so sorry for your loss my thoughts go with you & your family..am sure this lovely card may even make them smile, cant imagine the pain you must all be going thro..
    Another stunning cute HM GDT creation..many thanks for taking the time to publish your post at such a sad time.

    smiles Christine x

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  10. TracyJuly 29, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    Hi Nancy
    Fabulous creation, adorable image and design.
    Happy crafting
    Mousey hugs
    Tracy x

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  11. DorteJuly 29, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    So sad to hear about your loss, big hugs to you and your family, yes losing a kid is one of the most difficult things a person can go through....
    Your card is lovely,
    hugs Dorte

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  12. SueJuly 29, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    Your card is wonderful and I love the meaning you put into it. How terribly sad for your family to lose someone so young. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers along with your extended family.

    Hugs
    Sue

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  13. coopsJuly 30, 2013 at 2:30 AM

    so sorry about your nephew nancy.he sounds like he was an inspirational young man.my thoughts are with your family.
    beautiful card, the image is so adorable and I love your papers and design.

    xx coops xx

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  14. Carol HurlockJuly 30, 2013 at 3:30 AM

    Awww that image is precious. It makes me think about being surrounded in God's Love. How sad to lose your nephew, but it sounds like he left an everlasting legacy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    Bear Hugs,
    Carol

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  15. Colleen DietrichJuly 30, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Oh no, I am so sorry for your loss, Nancy. That is sad news. Sounds like your nephew was a special guy indeed.

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  16. wannabcre8tiveJuly 31, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    So What a cute card. I love the paper pieced flower, it looks fabulous. I am sorry to hear about your nephew. Hugs.

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  17. Gail LAugust 4, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    Sorry to hear about your nephew.
    This card is sure to bring some comfort.

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  18. Sue from OregonAugust 10, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    Oh my...so sorry to read of your nephew. So very thoughtful of you to give them this comforting creation.

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