Sympathy cards are not something most of us think just to make - but sadly we do seem to need to have a couple on hand from time to time. I have found that it's very nice to have one to grab and send rather than try to make in a hurry (especially as my heart is breaking for someone for their loss).
I kept this one kind of subtle and added just a couple embellishments. The background is made from a retired piece of Stampin Up DSP that I ran through the BigShot and the square lattice texture folder. The paper was thin enough that the fibers came through so I sanded it a bit more to give it a uniform texture. This is the first time I had used this particular stamp. The flowers were a bit tricky for my tired eyes to color in but I like how it turned out. Hope you do too.
If you would like to have a sympathy card on hand to share with someone, please consider joining our challenge this week at 'ABC' Challenges. The other ladies on the DT have also made some beautiful sympathy cards to share with and inspire you.
P.S. here are a couple of blogs that I visited last week that I really enjoyed:
Nicole from Nicole's Craft Nook (thanks Nicole for being my newest follower too)
Lisa from WishCraft Cards
Pam from Expressions from the Heart
and Pia from Pias Papir og Perler
Thanks so much for stopping by, I'm sure glad that you did! Hugs always and special hugs to dear Jeanette. D
Thanks, Danielle for the shout out!!! So sweet of you!!! :) :) :)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh!!! I hit "enter" before I got to comment on your card!!! LOL
ReplyDeleteThe rich purple is so gorgeous!! I love the image and matching die cut ~~ really well done!! :) :)
I know it's a sympathy card, but it will brighten someone's day when they receive it!! (& that's probably the whole point, right??!)
:) ;)
Nicole
The textured blue background looks fantastic, and it's perfect for a sympathy card! Your card is beautiful and very appropriate for such a sad occasion.
ReplyDeleteHi Danielle. Beautiful sympathy card. Love how you've sanded down the background - adds lot of texture and interest. Your coloring of the flowers looks perfect to me. Loll xx
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