We have had a member of our crafting community experience a tragic loss,
her grandson passed away very suddenly. Many designers, crafts, and
artists got together and create all kinds of project to send her way to
show our love for her and her family from craft supplies, cards,
scrapbook layouts, ATC, and many kind words were send her way along with
it all. I created an ATC for her, and it was much harder than I
thought to make this, as it brought all my emotions of the loss of my
daughter back up to the surface.
These little cards are made with wings stamps from Paper Wings Productions, not only as a background for each card but also cut out on the embellishments.
On the backs of each of the cards is the poem that was read at my daughter funeral, a very common poem meant for parents at the loss of a child.
Here is my full video tutorial, but I will warn you, I get a bit emotional on this one. This whole process brought back so many emotions even after almost 8 years. I will always miss my little Kristen, and moments like these really bring my feelings right back to the day she got her wings.
The poem reads:
"These are my footprints,
so perfect and so small.
These tiny footprints were meant
for other things.
You will hear my tiny footprints,
in the patter of the rain.
Gentle drops like angel's tears,
of joy and not from pain.
You will see my tiny footprints,
in each butterflies' lazy dance.
I'll let you know I'm with you,
if you just give me the chance.
You will see my tiny footprints,
in the rustle of the leaves.
I will whisper names into the wind,
and call each one that grieves.
Most of all, these tiny footprints,
are found on Mommy and Daddy's hearts.
'Cause even though I'm gone now,
We'll never truly part."
so perfect and so small.
These tiny footprints were meant
for other things.
You will hear my tiny footprints,
in the patter of the rain.
Gentle drops like angel's tears,
of joy and not from pain.
You will see my tiny footprints,
in each butterflies' lazy dance.
I'll let you know I'm with you,
if you just give me the chance.
You will see my tiny footprints,
in the rustle of the leaves.
I will whisper names into the wind,
and call each one that grieves.
Most of all, these tiny footprints,
are found on Mommy and Daddy's hearts.
'Cause even though I'm gone now,
We'll never truly part."
My love and hugs go out to all that have had a loss. I am here and understand. Please reach out if you ever need someone who understands.
Supplies Used
Ink - Stazon
Embellishments - Wings Embellishments
Glue - Beacon Adhesives
Enjoy!
