Since my father died a month ago today, it seems like I've been needing more than enough sympathy cards. The one I'm sharing today is for a DT sister on one of the teams I'm on. I realized anew the importance of sympathy cards and the handmade ones I recently received were, of course, my favorites. So, I set to work making this one:
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I used the Unity Sentiment Kit, "May Hope Sustain You". I used Marvy Uchida brush art markers on the image to get the different colors. The sentiment is stamped with Close To My Heart Barn Red Ink. Papers are by My Mind's Eye and so are the Enamel Dots. Both are from the Collectable collection. The ribbon is some I've had forever -- maybe Fancy Pants? I used several Spellbinders dies and a CTMH corner rounder on this card, too.
Have a great weekend, everyone! I hope you find some time to get inky!
I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
Sweet Stamps monthly challenge -- inking stamps with markers
4 Crafty Chicks -- use polka dots
Pinque Peacock Challenges -- flowers
4 Crafty Girlz Challenges -- ATG
Crafty Ribbons Challenge -- Flowers
Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG
Just Be Creative Crazy -- April Linky Party
D.L. Art -- April linky challenge
Emergency Crafters -- polka dot
One Crazy Stamper -- ATG
This is very pretty! I also want to make some sympathy cards to have on hand. Hope you are seeing signs of Spring up north! That will help cheer you up :-)
ReplyDeleteWonderful sympathy card.
ReplyDeleteLove this image and love how you achieved the multi-color stamping with markers.
ReplyDeleteWonderful card! I wouldn't think to use brighter colors for a sympathy card but it works. And, the reason for a sympathy card is to try to make someone feel a little better and this card definitely accomplishes that.
ReplyDeleteLovely card. It is a time that a handmade card means so much.
ReplyDeleteJulie I'm sure this beautiful card will be a great comfort to your dt sister. I love the wood grain Piece behind your stamped image. Lovely my friend!
ReplyDeletewhat a cool card and layout
ReplyDeletePretty card thanks for sharing with us at crafty ribbons
ReplyDeleteHugs Kelly
I like how you inked the flower in different colors. Great design too. :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful card and papers. your friend will definitely appreciate it. hope you're well
ReplyDelete-Rachel
rwkrafts.com
Lovely card eventho there is so much mixed up patter going on the card is still cute, great job! I found you on Unity's Friends with Flair.
ReplyDeletePeace,
KristyLee
What a fantastic sympathy card.. love that flower... what a great card for the flower challenge at Pinque Peacock!!!!
ReplyDeleteLaura D.
Sadly it seems the older I get, the more sympathy cards I need :( Your card is so pretty, I love that flower and your colours are lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love the paper and I love the images. Wonderful card for a sad occasion.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining my DL.ART Thankful Thursday Anything Goes April Linky Party. Have a blessed day
DIANA L.
dianamlarson.blogspot.com
Pretty! Sorry about your DT sister's loss. Hard time.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty- love all the patterned details.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. A handmade card is like sending a hug in the mail.
ReplyDeleteThis will surly make life a wee bit brighter during this sad time.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous creation. Thanks for joining in with our Flower Power challenge at Crafty Ribbons this time.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Dawn xx
Beautiful colors and I love the polka dots on the ribbon. Thank you so much for sharing your inspiration with us at 4 Crafty Chicks. Polka Dots Challenge.
ReplyDeleteTamie DT
Beautiful card, Julie - I'm sure it will bring your friend great comfort!
ReplyDeleteSimply lovely Julie. *hugs*.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Sisters Act Card challenge.
-Angeline DT
STUNNING Julie.... thanks for entering in the PINQUE PEACOCK Challenge & Link Ups my fellow Pinquette ;)
ReplyDeleteWonderfully done Julie. The patterns and colors are gorgeous with this stamped image. I love the tri-color effect it has too!
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