We all need some encouragement from time to time to get us over the rough spots in our lives. I had not thought of myself as being "gifted" as an encourager, but I do have a "don't give up" attitude which I guess you can say falls on the positive side of attributes.
My friend Emiline fell out of her bath tub and was in such pain and they couldn't find the problem. Xrays didn't show anything but after 3 weeks and not being able to put weight on her left leg, they finally did an MRI and found two fractures to her pelvis.
I felt she needed some encouragement and so made this card for her. I also made a duplicate for my Mom because I thought it would make her smile and lift her spirits too. She is 88 yrs young and going through grief over the loss of her husband.
So I guess I am an encourager sometimes. We all need to practice lifting each other up in spirit, and in prayer to the Lord. So no matter the circumstances, there is a bright side to everything. We have to search for what God is trying to teach us or show us about ourselves.
For those who make cards. the baby orangutan image is PSX E-1160 from 1999, the sentiment is The Cottage Stamper, H 672. The corner punch is a Marvy scalloped corner used on the white, and the CS colors are black, white, solid green and a small leaf patterned single sheet paper purchase from Hobby Lobby. I used off-white cotton yarn for the knotted string. Inside is the sentiment "Just to let you know you're in my thoughts today" by Hero Arts 2004.
a wonderful card, i am sure that it will lift your friends spirit.. hugs rachxx
ReplyDeleteThis is FAB - Fun and a woderful pick me up for your friend! Thanks so much for the kind words you left on my blog --- SO thoughtful and very appreciated!
ReplyDeleteMartha, I wanted to write you an email to thank you for your kind words and "encouraging" sentiments in your comment...but I am so happy I found you blog because your work is absolutely lovely. I know this card will cheer your friend up alot and I certainly hope by now that she is improving!! Your cards below are amazing..that tri-shutter card is magnificent!! I could look at it for hours and see something new each time...Lovely work, sweetie and thank you sincerely for your visit and for your very sweet and kind words...Hugs...Jacque
ReplyDeletehello... hapi blogging... have a nice day! just visiting here....
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card to encourage someone. It is sure to bring a smile.
ReplyDeleteMartha, thanks for the visit to MY blog! I think you are a major encourager, even if you don't consider yourself one! I like to think of myself as one too, although I seem to be concentrating more on making cards than sending them out! I'd better work on that! Your friend is going to love this card; she'll get a chuckle out of it, I'm sure!
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LeAnne
So cute Martha! Darling image and what a fun sentiment!
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