Q: What did the Pink Panther say when he stepped on an ant?
A: Dead ant ... dead ant ... dead ant, dead ant, dead ant, dead ant, dead aaaaant.
This Paint the Town Pink card is to have on hand for a friend who beats breast cancer. Not sure I can think of a better reason to go out on the town to celebrate! The sentiment is pieced together with the letter stamps from Martha Stewart's set your own stamp kit, which is perfect when you have a specific sentiment like this.
In full disclosure, here's a DRAFT of my first card. I was determined to use the City Scene set I got for Christmas from my Mother-in-law. Do you get it? Yeah, it took my husband awhile too. I was going for the "[little pink houses] for you and me" lyric by John Cougar Mellencamp. But as my husband pointed out, they aren't little houses. At all. And they're not the suburban houses the song is about. I thought of cutting them down and removing the third story, but I couldn't figure out how to hide the seam. So it was time to go for a different play on pink houses.
Unfortunately, this afternoon I will be going to a memorial service for little Zion Isaiah Blick, the fifth brother in the beautiful Blick family. He was only here for 10 days, but will forever be in their hearts. Zion was diagnosed with a chromosomal defect called Trisomy 18 which is almost always fatal. Please say a prayer for the Blick family as they go through this difficult time.
Here is the card and envelope for baby Zion's family.
Here is the card and envelope for baby Zion's family.
Today is a good day to give your loved ones an extra special kiss!
Thanks for looking.
-Kelly
Oh I am so sorry about Zion. The card you made for his family is beautiful. He was a bit of heaven for 10 days.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your pink city and I am now almost really wanting this set…so pretty in pink Kelly
so sad :( beautiful cards today as always
ReplyDeleteoh that's so sad. Saying a prayer for Zion's family.
ReplyDeleteOn a happier note, your card is so gorgeous... that bow is just PERFECT!
Beautiful card and sending love to that family.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sad occasion. You are so nice to make a card for the family. Your PTI card is awesome. I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful city scape cards Kelly - I finally just ordered this set and can't wait to use it - and what a lovely card for Zion's family - I'm sure it will bring them some comfort - how very sad.
ReplyDeleteSo Adorable with the city scene!!! Love it Kelly :)
ReplyDeletePrayers for the Zion family. Love your cards and your joke, Kelly.
ReplyDeletesorry to hear about Zion, wonderful card for his family. Will give everyone an extra special kiss.
ReplyDeleteThis is so sad. But you did a wonderful job with the cards, Kelly!
ReplyDeleteVanessa x
Loved both your cards Kelly and definitely sending prayers for Zion's family!
ReplyDeleteMy heart breaks for that sweet family. The baby pix was the first thing I saw, then when I read about him, I had to say, so sorry for them all!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are always a treat. You bless everyone you touch!
Love how you used the City Scene Stamps. Great way to use pink. Very sorry for your friends loss.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. Praying for the family. Wonderful cards Kelly. The cityscape is so pretty in pink. And thanks for the joke - will have to share that one later.
ReplyDeleteKelly, what beautiful cards! Love them.
ReplyDeleteHow sad...sending prayers for Zion's family.
Kelly, I will most certainly be keeping Zion's family in my thoughts and prayers. A beautiful sweet soul. Your PTI cards are so fun. Love them both...awesome to celebrate beating cancer and now I'll be singing the John Cougar Mellencamp song!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards.....love and prayers to Zion's family.
ReplyDeletelove the finished product. I got this set for Christmas and after making 25 christmas cards with this set I wasn't including to ink it up, but you did such a nice job on the pink theme with it, it won't be long before I ink it up for non-christmas projects. Also, I will pray for baby Zion's family. What a tragic loss and what a beautiful little guy he is. So sad for them to lose him so young.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards with lovely pink touches. I've got the Pink Panther theme stuck in my head now...too funny. My prayers to the Blick family
ReplyDeleteKelly that is so sad for the Blick family, no one should lose a child. Your City Scene cards are beautiful and yes I need to get that set still--ROFLMAO on your hubby's comment!
ReplyDeleteKelly such cute cards. So sorry to hear about your friend's baby. What a terrible loss.
ReplyDeletePainting the town pink is perfect for a breast cancer survivor. Prayers for the entire Blick family.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards. I will say a prayer for the Blick Family. I know this kind of grief all too well, my husband and I have 3 babies in heaven. God bless them all.
ReplyDeleteI love your pink town card! And the sympathy card you made is so lovely. Your friends are in my prayers today.
ReplyDeleteOh, I am so sorry about little baby Zion. What a heart breaking tragedy. Your card is warm and lovely and sure to bring comfort. I really love your pink city card, and think it is a fabulous way to celebrate beating breast cancer. I think I should make one, too, for when my SIL is done with her treatments.
ReplyDeleteWhat a tragedy! Your card is so lovely, and I know they will cherish it. Your Paint the Town Pink card is such a great take on the blog hop challenge. Love it!
ReplyDeleteWill be thinking of you and the Blick family today Kelly, I can't even imagine how they are feeling right now!
ReplyDeleteMy heart cries for the Blick family. Prayers have already been said for them and you.
ReplyDeleteOn a lighter note, the pink town card is wonderful and clever. I have to admit that I didn't get the idea behind the first draft. Guess I need more variety in my music.
Way fun!!! What a great idea for the sentiments! So very clever!! My heart aches for Baby Zion's family!! Sending up prayers!!
ReplyDeleteLove this card Great job...
ReplyDeleteLove your boutique-like card, Kelly! It sure is pretty in PINK! I am so sorry about Baby Zion...your thoughtful card will bring some needed comfort for sure!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, Kelly! I like the first one the best -- and what a great occasion, too!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards, an awful joke, a reference I do not get, and a heartbreaking tale. This post certainly has it all. I hope the family finds some solace in your kind gesture, and I think your first card is a wonderful celebratory beauty.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are wonderful...but I must admit, I'm in tears. I'm so sorry for the loss of this beautiful sweet baby. My heart is broken for this family.
ReplyDeleteThoughts and prayers for little Zion's family, may they find comfort knowing he's with God. Your cards are wonderful Kelly, have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteI'm back... :) Thanks for your comments on my blog...I'm still chuckling about the your walking in the dark comment. And I'm it definitely sounds like I need the reinker...I used a SU! color on my card because my raspberry fizz looked almost exactly the same as my hibiscus burst. I hope the funeral brought you and this sweet little one's family some peace and comfort. Wish I could give you all hugs.
ReplyDeleteLove the idea behind "paint the town pink" - a wonderful card to have on hand. The more I see of the cityscape set, the more I think I really need it :) Hugs to you & your friends, I can't imagine the grief they are going through :(
ReplyDeleteOh, Kelly, I'm so sorry for the Blick family. I will pray for them. You've made them a beautiful sensitive card that they will treasure always. Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteHow very sad for the Blick family, but perhaps there is a small joy in being able to hold such a sweet looking boy, however briefly. Your card is lovely. I have come to think that sympathy cards should feature the name of the deceased because that is what the grieving are thinking of. Store-bought cards all say but a few well-known generic words and phrases. Certainly to feature the name makes the card very personal and very special at a time when well worn phrases are often repeated.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your comment! I do love putting names on cards to make the message more personal, especially for babies since I remember the first time I saw my little one's name on anything it really took me by surprise, in a wonderful way. Unfortunately, I didn't think I'd have to use this for a sympathy card. But I think the family would really like seeing sweet Zion's name on a card celebrating his life.
DeleteThe Blick family are in my prayers...so sad. Your card to them is so thoughtful and sweet. Your pink house card is so fun and I love the look of these houses in pink, can't wait to give that a try.
ReplyDeleteSeeing that precious baby broke my heart. Kind of take it for granted that it all goes well when you find out your pregnant. And it sadly, does not :( prayers to him, his family, and all cancer survivors
ReplyDeleteMy heart and prayers are with the Blick family....the card you made is beautiful Kelly. And I love your pink card too! A fabulous way to celebrate!
ReplyDeleteOh, tough one. Delighted with your cards and thinking that sweet baby was a new add to the family, such saddening news. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about the loss of little Zion. It's always difficult, and it's in these times that handmade cards mean so much. They will treasure your kindness, and your card forever. Your first two cards are very sweet as well. Glad you're "painting the town pink". Darling stamps. Bev
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful Kelly! I'm so sorry for your friend's loss~so sad to lose such a precious little one~
ReplyDeleteI love the little pink houses...whether they're houses or condos. Still cute!
ReplyDeleteAnd the card for Zion is so precious. I'm certain that his family will treasure it.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of little Zion. A very lovely card you made for them Kelly. That's so awful , I couldn't imagine.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so so beautiful dear Kelly and I'm certain the card you made for Zion will be deeply appreciated. I don't have words to express how sorry I'm to read about the loss of such an angel.
ReplyDeleteThank You for sharing~
The first card is very pretty, really chic! I like the bow; so perfect! did you make it? I am assuming you did, love the fresh idea :)
ReplyDeleteI was a little saddened to hear about little baby Zion. There is nothing greater than the tragedy of losing a child. Your card for the family is very thoughtful, the sentiment is perfect!