Monday 29 October 2012

Earthquake Alert?




Hello everyone!!!. Well... I know... the title of my post today is not my favourite one at all. This past weekend British Columbia experienced two earthquakes. We have been expecting a big one for ages, it may come or not but we are always aware that it can happen. Well my son's school has this routine every year: parents have to write a letter of comfort for our kids in case of emergency. We have to prepare a Ziplog bag with the letter, an underwear change, socks, a little toy and a family picture.  I cry so much every time I have to do this. Well... this year and after two 7.7 earthquakes this past weekend I decided to keep him home today and make a card for him to take tomorrow to school. 



I know... I have two more kids but they are older and understand more the situation. My oldest son was at a Youth Service in our church on Saturday when the first one shook B.C. He said he didn't feel it but he saw the lamps of the church moving from side to side. I asked him if he was scared and he said "NO"... "it is not that the whole church was moving... then I would have been scared"... but for my seven years old the story is completely different, plus he is "TERRIFY" of natural disasters. He cannot see the news reporting about one that immediately asks... "is that in Canada???". 

All my prayers for everyone in the East and West coast of North America this days!!!.

For this card I used:

Cardstock: Whisper White and  Not Quite Navy from SU
Designer paper: Breeze from My Mind's Eye
Stamps: Little Loves from Some Odd Girl and I love you sentiment from Frosty and Fabulous snowman from MFT
Accessories: Oval Stax die from MFT, Vanilla hodgehardware, Paper piercing tool kit, button, Perfect Polka dots embossing folder and Star punch from SU, Twine from the dollar store and Copic Markers. 

Thanks for looking!!!

11 comments:

PG said...

Stay safe Carolina !! Hope this earthquake and hurricane season subsides soon.

The Other Patti Sue said...

Super sweet little card!

Athina said...

I am glad everyone is safe. What a great thing to do for the kids at school to add some comfort. Your card is just precious! Stay safe!

Carol W said...

This is such a cute card but for a very difficult situation...Praying you are all safe and sound....and that there is no need for the extra care package...big hugs...

marsha said...

This is just too cute Carolina! I love your fun designs. Could not believe the news about the earthquake and now Sandy! Take care and may God Bless!
Hugs,
Marsha

kadie said...

Carolina, this card is AWESOME! I love all the little details, especially that patterned paper star! Hope you weathered the storm without any troubles! HUGS and prayers

maryrose said...

How scary! But your card is absolutely lovely, and that image is perfect!

:: BlueInks :: said...

I am so glad that your family is safe and sound.

I really like how you paired different colored DP's on this card. Great job!

AnnMarie said...

Very sweet card. You are such a good mommy! :)

Heather B said...

Wow! I had no idea that BC schools took such measures to prepare for an earthquake. That's crazy!! I hope we don't get the "big one" and that everyone stays safe!

Donna Heber said...

Cute image Carolina! I'm praying for those in Canada who were effected by the earthquake.