Flowers for a friend

I made this a couple weeks ago for a friend whose father past away. I lost my father several years ago and it's hard, no matter how old they or you are.
I haven't had much time to craft. We've been coping with complications from my dear hub's hip surgery. A nerve was pinched, compressed or nicked which has left him with varying degrees of numbness, tingling and sharp shooting pains below his knee. I am spending most of my extra time going to physical therapy, doctors appointments, monitoring medicines and being an optimist.
Anyway, I'm linking this up with Unity Stamp Co.-Friends with Flair. Hi friends!

Julie's Blogoversary/Friendship Hop

Hi! Welcome to my friend Julie Odil's Blogoversary Friendship Hop. You should have come from Polly's blog. If not, you should start at Julie's blog (click on her name above for the link) and comment on each blog since there are some awesome prizes to be won. The blogs that the prizes are "hidden" on will be randomly drawn after the hop by, along with winners names and posted on Julie's blog.
Here is the prize list:

2 $10 gift certificates from Unity Stamp Company (donated by Unity!)

3 sets of winner's choosing from The Cutting Cafe (donated by Regina Easter)

A ribbon bundle from 3 Girl JAM

Timeless Twine -- Rainbow Party Pack (Donated by Timeless Twine)

Close To My Heart Stamp Set

Close To My Heart Stamp Set

$15 Pinque Peacock gift certificate (donated by Jessica Shelton-Buffa)

Embossing folders (2)

 2 $25 Gift certificates for My Scrap Chick store (donated by My Scrap Chick)

Websters' Pages 6x6 Sweet Notes pad, an embellishment set and a Websters Pages Stamp set, plus a Unity Cloud background stamp -- donated by Lucy Evans

A background stamp from Flourishes and 3 Aqua markers -- donated by Ruth & Erin Carnes

Now about friendship. Julie and I met on a crafty website a couple years ago. I was drawn to her sweet, compassionate personality, eagerness to help or ask for help and her love for dogs. I would like to meet her in real life, but the miles, our jobs and family commitments have always prevailed. I know that we will meet at some point, since we are both in the Midwest states. For now, here is a card to celebrate our friendship, because Julie has made a difference in my life! I hope this spring card warms everyone up!  My supply list is at the bottom of this post if you want to see it.
Otherwise, remember to comment on each blog.

Your next stop is Corrie's Blog.

I'm linking this to Unity's Friends with Flair. There is also a fun Challenge over at 3 Girl Jam Challenge Blog. I'm linked up! That's where my ribbon is from. They also carry lace, flair, burlap ribbon and muslin bags.

and a closeup showing the pearl sheen from the Niji Pearlescent Water colors

I used a sketch from The Deconstructed Sketch

Supply list: Papers from Fancy Pants 6x6 Memories Captured and Echo Park 6x6 For the Record 2, Unity Stamp Co. September 2013 Kit of the Month (flower image) and January Kit of the Month (sentiment), Memento Tuxedo Black and Bamboo Leaves inks, Ranger Distress Inks-Rusty Hinge, Mustard Seed, Mowed Lawn, Shabby Shutters, Ranger Embossing ink, Recollections Ebony Embossing powder, Zig Pure Black pen (traced around the image after coloring with Distress Inks), Niji Pearlescent Watercolors, 3 Girl Jam Ribbon-Harvest Orange, Sunflower and Goblin Green, My Minds Eye Record It enamel dots, Black Diamond Stickles, Prima flower, Recollection leaves, Vellum from stash, Glue Dots, Therm O Web Vellum adhesive and my Scotch ATG adhesive.