Might be GLOOMY but I have HOPE!

The weather outside is quite fitting for the day.  It's dark and dreary with oodles of rain coming down.  Perfect day for a stamper in all honesty!  Unfortunately the gloomy weather goes along with the gloomy feeling I have today.  We received word yesterday that my kids Principle at the school passed away.  She had been very sick and lost her battle with cancer.  I sat with the kids as we talked about what happened and how we know she's in a beautiful place now and pain free.  Since my kids haven't been at this school for very long they didn't know her as well as many of the other children did. This Principle was very active in the school and engaged in many activities with the kids and was well loved by so many.  Our school is SO sad!  

This morning I brought some cards to a few of the teachers and friends that I knew were having a really hard time with the news.  I am ALWAYS at a loss for words when it comes to death or grieving.  Simply because I shake in my boots that I may say the wrong thing.  It's been known to happen ya know!  I went ahead and kept my mouth shut and quietly handed them a hand stamped card.  I know it brightens my day whether its a good or bad day so why not brighten theirs?  

There was one card I made last night for one of the staff members I think is really special.  She has no clue I think she is SO special but this woman always puts a smile on my face when I see her and she ALWAYS gives me hope.  Stampin' Up! is releasing this new stamp set below called Strength & Hope.   This stamp set and a new Digital Kit will be available in the Summer Mini for purchase on May 1st.  For every set sold, Stampin' Up! will give $2 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  Isn't this amazing? 

I thought this was a perfect card for my special person.  While CANCER is such an awful awful disease, I do have hope that we will one day find a cure.  I have HIGH hopes that you will want this stamp set and TOGETHER we will make a difference! Don't worry, I will remind you when it's available!

There are a few other things besides the Strength & Hope stamp set that I used.  You will notice the Paisley Prints Designer Series Paper and the label image from the Four Frames stamp set that will be available April 1st.  Here is a list of supplies:

Cardstock: 
Blushing Bride, Early Espresso, Naturals Ivory

Ink:

Blushing Bride, Early Espresso

Accessories:

Victoria Lace, Crumb Cake Seam Binding, Antique Brads, Decorative Label punch, Paper Piercer & Mat Pack,

You can find these supplies in my Online Store.  Make sure you check out the Clearance Rack too!  Great sales and great products!

I'm going to finish working on the supply list you will need to stamp with ME next week.  {SO exciting!} In the meantime, what is the ONE thing you love to do for a special friend?  

XOXOXO