Over at A Muse Studio, they are kicking off their Stamp out Breast Cancer campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness. They are giving away this fabulous set for free. You only have to pay $3 for shipping plus taxes. For my cardbase, I used Blush cardstock. I trimmed up some Venetian patterned cardstock in Burano and layered it with some white and added my sentiment in Burano ink. I finished it off with a gorgeous satin ribbon in Burano as well.
There is also another special giveaway on the CAS-ual Fridays blog. It is a random giveaway for a commenter. I encourage you to check it out. You will definitely want to get in on this. You still have a chance to link up and play with this challenge. The deadline is Thursday at noon.
This post has been heavy on my heart ever since Michele let the Design Team know about this challenge. I have posted about my friend Gina McReynolds before. My sister shares her story here. After an almost 2 year battle with breast cancer, my friend Gina went home to be with the Lord on June 29, 2012. She was just 33. She was such an inspiration of strength, faith and courage.
Gina was surrounded by an amazing support system of family and friends. Together, we are TeamGina. Last year we rallied behind her at the Susan G. Komen walk. This year we will do the same in just about 2 weeks.
Here is a picture of Gina with her mother, husband and 3 children at last year's walk. Although she will not be walking with us physically this year, her spirit of faith and courage will lead the way.
The Gina McReynolds foundation was started earlier this year. You can find out more about it here.
Here is a card that I created, especially in her honor. Gina, we will always remember you: your courage, your strength and your faith. We love you!
A beautiful card Deb. Thank you for sharing those photos of Gina. ~Hugs
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness, there are no words for such a loss, and with 3 babies too. It must mean so much to her family that she has left such a legacy to inspire you all to come out and walk in her name. God bless you and her family. I dropped in to say thank-you for your lovely comments on my blog and to tell you how much I love your CAS cards, that is a gorgeous satin ribbon!
ReplyDelete{Hugs} Barb
God bless Gina's family. My thoughts and prayers are will her family Deb. Thank you so much for sharing her story with us. Your gorgeous card in honor of her is perfect.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful tribute. Thank you so much for sharing your story. It matters!
ReplyDeleteboth cards are fab. My thoughts are with her family. Thanks for sharing, Deb.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, Deb! What wonderful photos you shared, too. So beautiful to see such support!
ReplyDeleteWhat a touching remembrance of your friend, Deb. My heart breaks for families like Gina's. Both of your cards today are so beautiful and heartfelt.
ReplyDeleteHey girl, I know how much this time of year hurts us both. To say that my heart aches because Gina will not be walking with us this year is a gross understatement. She is missed every day. Your cards a beautiful, Deb. Love you girl. Can't wait for us all to walk together.
ReplyDeleteDeb, what a touching story and simply beautiful card. I love that TeamGina will walk again this year. What an amazing way to not only remember your dear friend but to also support each other.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your heartfelt tribute. Your cards a fabulous!
ReplyDeleteDeb, I love that remember card not only because it has a simple beauty, but because the message is so powerful. She was too young to go...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and touching story! I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend!
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