Sympathy Card in Memory of One of My Lovely Crafty Friends

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I received some very sad news last week.

I struck up a lovely friendship via mail with Karen approximately five years ago, shortly after I became a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  So I guess that made us pen pals. She sent me a beautiful and sweet letter and card out of the blue introducing herself and it was the start of how I got to know a beautiful, kind and talented lady from Liverpool with a wicked sense of humour.  She began ordering from me and went on to join my team, before I resigned.

Over the years I was treated to beautiful hand-crafted cards and gifts from Karen.  We exchanged cards, presents, emails and had a few hilarious telephone conversations.  I have kept every one of her cards and messages. 

Whilst I knew she was battling a terminal illness, the speed of her passing was a shock and really filled me with great sadness.  We need more "Karen's" in this sometimes horrible world.  She was a little ray of sunshine, despite her battles with poor health.

I discovered that like me, she was also a big fan of Altenew stamps, so I feel it is only fitting that this sympathy card was made using the Beautiful Day stamp and die bundle, in honour of her memory.

I like to think that Karen would approve.  We had pretty similar tastes.  RIP my beautiful crafty friend.

Linda xx

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