Sympathy Card & Bookmark w/Stamp Simply

No matter what the occasion, you'll always find the best selection of sentiment stamps, images, die-cuts and coordinating products at Stamp Simply Clear Stamps to help you make a lovely card to celebrate.  I always enjoy using the lovely sentiment stamps and products from Stamp Simply to create my cards, and when possible, a matching bookmark is always a nice addition to tuck inside.  Stamp Simply always makes it easy and fun to create and express just the right words you need to convey.  This card is sort of a sympathy card to encourage one of my (extended/in-law) family members following the recent passing of my dear Mother-in-Law.  You can't tell from the photos - because I couldn't figure out how to photograph it, but it's a tri-fold card.  It has a cool opening, but it was really difficult to photograph.

I saw this simple fold on an Instagram post and decided to give it a try.  Once I had my card folded, I covered each panel with some pretty paper from the Craft Consortium found in their Rose Ink Drops 6x6 Paper Pad.  This created three panels....one small panel on the outside (left), one larger panel on the inside (right) and a third small panel on inside (left).  On the front of my card, I cut several circles using the Spellbinder Circle Dies (similar) that I stamped with the Spring Pansies Floral Cluster Stamp in gold and pink inks and then with the sentiment found in the Sympathy Sentiments 2 Stamp Set.  I also added some Pink Seam Binding to the front and inside of my card.

On the inside of my card on the inner panel, I attached a small glassine bag that I decorated with more of the Rose Ink Drops 6x6 Paper Pad along with some May Arts White Lace.  I used more of the white cardstock, the same pattern papers, another sentiment from the Sympathy Sentiments 2 Stamp Set and some trims to create the bookmark that I tucked into that inside glassine bag.  I also added another small sentiment to the inside (right side and center) of my card just to tie everything together nicely and complete my card.  Stamp Simply has the best selection of products to help us create simple and sweet cards and projects.

Thanks for stopping by again today, friends.  I'm always beyond grateful for your visits and comments.  I'll be seeing you all out there in blogland and on social media.  Your friendships and inspirations mean so much to me as well.  You're all a tremendous blessing and encouragement to me.

Blessings,

Karen

With Sympathy - Stamp Simply

From time to time, we all need to have a sympathy card.  There's nothing as comforting as receiving a hand-made card with an encouraging sentiment during these difficult times.  Stamp Simply Clear Stamps has so many great sentiments for every occasion; including sympathy.  All of the wonderful stamps from Stamp Simply make it so easy to create a beautiful card to encourage others during their time of loss - or any time you want to encourage someone.

Most times when we need a sympathy card, we don't have a whole lot of time on our hands to make one.  For that reason, I kept this card very simple - so that you can see how quickly and easily you can create a sympathy card using the wonderful stamps and products from Stamp Simply.  I used black cardstock and layered it with gold glittery cardstock.  Then, I used a patterned paper from the Craft Consortium's Ink Drops Monochrome 6x6 Paper Pad.  I machine stitched the edges.  I used a Spellbinders Die for the sentiment piece.  I inked it with Hickory Smoke Oxide Ink.

I stamped the first sentiment (deepest sympathy) using the All Occasions Sentiments 1 Stamp Set.  In the center, I used the Salvation Stamp Set for the cross image, and the Hope Stamp Set for the sentiment at the bottom.  You're always sure to find the perfect sentiments, images and products when you shop at Stamp Simply.  Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I hope that you'll stop by Stamp Simply and pick up some of their wonderful sympathy stamps (among others) to help you create something encouraging for the loved ones in your life.  Have a wonderfully creative week, friends.

I'm playing along here:

Use Your Stuff:  Challenge #475 - Inspired By a Book - My card was inspired by the best book of all time...the Holy Bible.  I used "my stuff" including black baker's twine, the gold cardstock from my stash, and machine stitching (an oldie, but a goodie every time).

Colorful Options Challenge Blog - Color Theme: Black - I did use some gold accents, but primarily black.

Blessings,

Karen