Today I’m blogging about someone else’s creation, not my own. This beautiful card was created by my wonderfully talented nephew, Tag. He made this card from a stamp that he carved by hand. He made the stamp and the card for me as a Christmas present probably about 5 or more years ago. It was a beautifully thoughtful gift from an incredibly thoughtful young man. His artistic talent was only out done by his kind, gentle, and giving spirit. The image that he created was the image of a Sunfish sailboat at sunset on sweet Little Traverse Bay. Tag and I both loved Bay View, a chautauqua nestled on the banks of Little Traverse Bay, where we spent our summers. He knew that I loved to stamp and create cards. So he hand carved this image for me and then stamped the card. He was always doing thoughtful things like that. When he went to Hungary with Ohio University on a summer ceramics study abroad, he purchased a textile stamp for me. It sits on my stamping desk and reminds me of the wonderful young man he was who was always thinking of others.
My life and the lives of all my loved ones was changed forever this past March when we lost Tag to suicide. The impact of his death is far reaching and will be everlasting. Tag touched so many people with his infectious smile, easy nature, and kind soul. I want my life going forward to spread the kindness that he can no longer spread. That is why my new logo is a tribute to him and a daily reminder to love others the way the Lord has loved us, unconditionally, just as they are; just like Tag did. The stamp and the card Tag made are simply representations of what Tag has given me- beauty wrapped up in creating. He was so talented, artistically and musically, but even more so in that he appreciated the beauty in people that most so often overlook. Find that beauty in others and go create something to share to make this world a more beautiful place. Share joy in every creation in whatever way you can. Me, I’m going to do it in loving others through paper crafting!
You’ll notice the image above in my new logo and will be in my email, Facebook, Blog, Instagram, and Pinterest going forward. I’ll be rolling out the new look in the coming months. I hope when you see the sailboat you’ll think of Tag and spread kindness!
If you know someone struggling, do all you can to get them the help they need. There is help available every hour of every day:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 – Available 24 hours everyday.
Or Text : 4HOPE to 741741
In an emergency call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.
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| This was the card I created for my sister & her husband to send as a Thank you to all who supported them following Tag’s death. |
Every year Stampin’ Up! makes a difference through charitable giving. Mental Health is the initiative now through January 3, 2020. You can be a difference maker by purchasing the Nature’s Beauty stamp set. Stampin’ Up! will donate $3 of every sale of Nature’s Beauty stamp toward Mental Health Organizations. Check back here to see my Nature’s Beauty creations!
