Monday, July 26, 2021

With Sympathy

Hello, blog friends.  Thank you for visiting today.  The card I'm sharing with you is one that I made for myself (sadly, because I needed to make it); and is not for a DT assignment.  I normally love having time to create a card like this; but sadly, it's never "fun" when you need to make a sympathy card.  Nonetheless, that's what I'm sharing today and I appreciate you visit by to take a peek at it.
I started with a piece of brown cardstock, and then I added a piece of Jen Hadfield patterned paper from a 6x6 pad in my stash.  I thought the colors were really nice (comforting) for use on a sympathy card.  Once I had attached my papers to create a base, I wanted to keep it simple and still give it a bit of pizazz.  I used a Reverse Confetti circular die-cut that I stenciled using green ink.  I stamped the sentiment on top of that using a stamp from Inspired By Stamping.
I used a white magnolia flower, some bundled Ivory Burlap String and Brown Burlap String, a brown mulberry leaf, and some pretty mint colored ultra-thin seam binding to accent the sentiment spot.  Those of you who know me well are aware that I like to add flowers and ribbons; so it was an easy decision for me to add all those delights to my card.  I know....less is more, right?  But sometimes I just can't help myself....especially when it comes to pretty ribbons and flowers.  I do, however, struggle sometimes with having to use a padded envelope to mail them.  LOL
Thanks again for stopping by my blog today.  I hope you have a blessed and creative week.  I'm always so grateful for your visits.  Happy crafting, everyone.

I'm playing along here:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog - Out With The Old, In With The New - I used some old patterned paper and a very old stamp.  I used new flowers and ribbons.

7 comments:

  1. A beautiful card. It's one of the hardest cards for anyone to make...Amazing job!
    Have a wonderful day,
    Migdalia Rodriguez
    Migdalia's Crafts

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  2. It's a lovely sympathy card, Karen. It is sad to have to make one but a blessing that it's made and given with love. [Bunny]

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  3. Sorry to hear you needed a sympathy card Karen, but this is amazing - love the soft, muted colours and the beautiful sentiment. The flower is exquisite
    Stay safe
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  4. Such a pretty card. I am sure it will be treasured. Sorry for the loss though.

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  5. Karen, this is oh so very lovely and sure to bring comfort to the recipient! I find they are the hardest cards to make but yours is just absolutely stunning. I'm so glad I found your blog! Thanks for pointing the way - I was following WAW but now this one, too! Hugs! xo

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  6. what a lovely sympathy card, Karen. It is sad to have to make one but a blessing that it's made and given with
    love Dottie

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  7. This card is absolutely perfect in every way! I love the paper and the pretty white magnolia! Such a lovely sympathy card! (I really need to do better about visiting blogs, I tend to IG mostly as it's easier and quicker, I guess.)

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