Doesn't look much like Christmas, I know, but this is just me marking my own losses, and thinking of all those who are grieving the loss of loved ones which always comes into much sharper focus and hurts more at this time of year, and we miss the people we've loved who are now physically absent from our lives, even more than we might at other times.
The tide recedes, but leaves behind
bright seashells on the sand.
The sun goes down, but gentle warmth
still lingers on the land.
The music stops, and yet it echoes on
in sweet refrains.
For every joy that passes,
something beautiful remains.
~ Author unknown ~
I love this poem, and it lends itself so beautifully to this purpose. The first two lines are printed on the front, and the rest of the poem on the inside front of the insert. It's a very quick and simple design, with the shells stamped on a piece of crisp, white card using graduated blues from a Kaleidocolor inkpad and then painted with iridescent Craft Planet glitter glue. The panel is then simply mounted on foam pads.
Sending all of you big hugs, as you remember people you've lost. xxx
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