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:

Mod Squad Challenge Blog - With Sympathy

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.