A Special Gift from God

I have had a sweet little girl on my mind today.  She is ALWAYS in my prayers as, at the age of 7, she has spent most of her life in and out of chemo.  She and her family are on our local newscasts today because one of the drugs that she needs for this round of chemo is part of the nationwide drug shortage that's been in the news lately.  This is an incredibly inspirational family - so full of faith - they are always a shining light in our church family.  My small contribution is to always make sure there are cards waiting for them after a chemo week.

That's a long explanation for this card because I had a very specific goal.  I wanted it very clean and "pure" - thus the white scenery.  And I wanted the girl from Special Friends and her kite to be vivid and cheerful!

But most of all, I wanted to remind this sweet girl that she is a very, very special gift from God!!

Kim Singdahlsen
Joyful Creations with Kim

You Are Special

I'm hosting the sketch challenge over at Splitcoaststampers today, and I decided to share a little peek at an image that's part of the February clear stamp release.  She's already available as a digi (Abby's Birdhouse),  but if you stay tuned tomorrow you'll be able to see a little peek at her new set, complete with sentiments!  I hand-stitched around the edges of my Echo Park Candy Shoppe patterned paper, and used the cute new Hearts border die to add a little extra sweetness to the card. 

Head on over to Splitcoaststampers and play along with the sketch if you get a chance - it's a great way to get your mojo going!


Supplies: 
Stamps: Special Friends (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)
Card Stock: Kraft (Neenah), White (Neenah)
Patterned Paper: Dots & Stripes Candy Shoppe (Echo Park)
Ink: Rich Cocoa (Memento)
Coloring Medium: Copics
Accessories: Dew Drops, Thread
Tools: Hearts Border Die (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps), Banner Die (Spellbinders), Paper Piercer