Monday 16 April 2012

Embossed Cross Card

 Happy Monday morning!  I had a crazy weekend at Ally Pally and really enjoyed meeting so many of you that check in on my blog each day.  Thank you so much for all your support, it has really been a lifeline for me!  For today's card, I have chosen one that isn't always the easiest card to make, a sympathy card.  I started with a salmon coloured card that I embossed with an embossibility folder.  I inked the edges with Tattered rose distress ink to bring out the pattern a bit.  I used a piece of cream lace from my stash as an accent.  I stamped my sentiment in black then lined up my Labels 24 die so the phrase was off centre.  I cut it out, then added the large cross die to it so it slightly overlapped the sentiment and embossed the design into the background.  I used a bit more tattered rose to bring out the detail in it. You can see the close up below. I cut a faux nestie mat out of milk coloured card.  I made a ribbon rose using my reline tape technique and added it atop one of the beautiful Heartfelt Creations swirls and a shabby chic bow tied from vintage ribbon I scrunched.  I added a couple of crystal stick pins as an accent and pierced around the edge to finish the card off nicely.  Sympathy cards are probably among the most difficult to make because of the emotional aspect to them, but I was happy with the way this one turned out.  All for now, Sue x

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Pam said...

I love this card, colours, style, everything about it. Well done Sue

Heather said...

Good morning Sue glad you had a good time at Ally Pally this card is so beautiful.
hugs x

Missmizog said...

Hi Sue
Glad all went well at Ally Pally. So upset that i could not go this time.
Card is lovely and so subtle just what is needed when this time comes to someone.
Have a good rest after Ally Pally.
Sue

Razzamajazza said...

Hi sue, glad ally pally went well for you and not surprised so many turned up to meet the lady behind so many fab creations! I really like this card! It is elegant and although not the type of card we want to make a beautiful card mon the less! Jx !

Unknown said...

Morning Sue Glad you had a lovely time at ally pally. This card is beautiful for such a sad time
Take care Sue
Debs xx

bhavana said...

Early start today for me!! Another stunning card, easy to adapt to a wedding card by changing the sentiment! beautiful colours! Thanks for sharing!

Hellma said...

Lovely card Sue, i atempted to make the other cross card you made on c&c changed the dies about abit but am quite pleased with the results. Camera needs charged but will send pics soon.

Bhawana said...

Beautiful and sober colors. Lovely

kim dixon said...

Beautiful card for a sad occasion always need inspiration for this type of card and you are there to give it, thank you x

Debby Berry said...

Sue
Glad to see this beautiful card one needed for times of sadness where a beautiful sentiment will be cherished. Nice job as always. How about some sample graduation cards. Thanks

englishrose897 said...

Hi Sue, love the card. Sally

Sarah said...

Always a difficult card to make but you have done it very aesthetic way - really lovely.
Sarah x

Anonymous said...

Just beautiful, these are always difficult to make. Edwina

miislucky said...

What a very beautiful card inside and out!!! Mimi

Patricia said...

Good Morning Sue,
Beautiful card very suitable for these ocassions we don`t really like.
This card would do for many others with a change of Greeting.
Love it, may just use it for inspiration later.
Have a Great Day.

Patricia

ValJ xxx said...

Good Morning Sue and everyone. This is such a lovely serene card, ideal for those sad times. The colours are beautiful and the bow is exquisite. Yet again a lovely card and one to thrill me on this very dull morning here in Spain.

Unknown said...

Lovely card. Beautiful embossing folder. The sentiment is so throughtful. Love, Julia xxx

lion_tamer said...

What a great card to send someone at a sad time x

Desiree said...

Morning Sue. It was lovely to meet you at Ally Pally. I'm sure you were exhausted by the end of yesterday. I helped my 19 year old daughter make her first card on Thursday and she chose to base her card on this one for a 21st card for a friend. It came out beautifully but it only took us 8 hours as she had to re-do some things that turned out wrong and I spent ages looking for materials for her. I definitely need to re-organise my stuff! At a commercial rate, it would cost about £100 given the 'man'power time, lol!

Jenny L said...

Hi Sue,
fabbbbbbbb card as always. I love the colours. The tattered rose ink is fabbbbbb too. I use it a lot as it comes out a peachy colour when used. It also dies the ribbon peachy too.
Have a great crafty day everyone.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

melanie said...

Stunning Card ,I had to make two yesterday wished I had seen this but don`t have the dies or sentiments where is the sentiment from ??? My GC broke yesterday the handle snaped only 5 months old got it from C & C in october last year when edgeabilities was on offer Boo! Christine gave a e-mail address in the USA to send to .Melanie

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
Another Lovely card.

Grimsby Chris

nina said...

Love this card x
love nina

Annie said...

Hi Sue. What a beautiful card. I love the colour palette and your embellishments are gorgeous as always. .......Annie :)

Chris said...

Hi Sue,
Such a beautiful and apt card for such a sad occassion.

Chris X

yorkielass said...

Good morning Sue.
A truly beautiful card, it is never easy to make this type of card but you have given us inspiration. Love the colours and flower as always. Glad that you had a great time at Ally Pally, I agree with Razzamajazza's comments.
Have a lovely day.
Hugs June x

Kazbomps said...

Hi Sue. Such a beautiful card for a sad occasion. I love the sentiment used. What set is this from? Karen x

shampylou30 said...

another lovely card and these are so hard to do love the colours you used as it could be adapted to another card so easily glad you had a lovely time at ally pally sue xxxx

shampylou30 said...

another lovely card and these are so hard to do love the colours you used as it could be adapted to another card so easily glad you had a lovely time at ally pally sue xxxx

rachel said...

absolutely stunning so - such a delicate pattern and layout. Just lovely xx

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Love the soft colours and the scroll details.

Carolyn said...

Hi Sue,gorgeous card,love the ribbon rose.Lovely sentiment.x

nattyboots said...

It is a beautiful card Sue, Hope you can get a rest today . Elaine H X

Unknown said...

Morning Sue,
I like what you have done and I am trying my hand at a christening card as I have been asked to be her godmother.
What you have done is helping me a lot.
Glad you had a good time in ally pally.
Celina - Waterford

hazel young said...

Morning Sue another beautiful card. Glad you had such a good time at ally pally. enjoy your day xx hazel

Karen said...

This is beautuful and just right. I have always avoided making sympathy cards and instead have just sent a note. I think I will be more confortable sending something like this lovely card as it is so subtle and understated. Thank you Sue.

Sally said...

Sally

Oh my goodness, what an elegant and beautiful card Sue! Love it, Love it, Love it. I had planned to come to Ally Pally but was ill, grrr. Another time I hope.

Victoria said...
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Victoria said...

Glad that you enjoyed Ally Pally Sue. This card is so gentle and really appropriate for the occasion. Thank you.

Made a mess of my original comment - sorry!

Jane said...

Life gives all of use sad occasions to deal with, but I'm sure anyone receiving a card like this one would see the beauty in it, its lovely.

Jane xx

ang said...

love it the colours are gorgeous thanks for sharing angxxx

Debbie Tinks said...

Sue lovely sympathy card

Clare Powell said...

Beautiful card, love the colour. Glad you had a good time at the show.

Clare x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, This is a very, very nice sympathy card in very nice colours too, like how you embossed the cross and stamped the sentiment next to it, another lovely card. Yvonne xx

Jackie D said...

hi Sue,

I've had to make some sympathy cards this last week and am very pleased with the crosses set of dies but haven't tried embossing them in the way you are showing us today so I will give this a try. The colours you have used in this card are subtle and just right for the sentiment.

love from Jackie D

Joesgrandma said...

Very beautiful sympathy card. Lovely colours. Have a good day XXX

Maryann Laursen said...

This is a really beautiful card for such a sad occasion, and can easily be changed for a better one too. I love the color and the way you put it all together. Really awesome job done here Sue.

lestim said...

Such a beautiful symphathy card, so appropriate for the times we live in, when we celebrate a loved ones life rather than mourn their death. This card would make a very fitting tribute, congratulations on your talent for capturing the mood of the moment. Best wishes Lesley x

sheila said...

Sympathy cards are difficult but this is so elegant and beautiful, the clours so lovely Sue x

Marie-Louise said...

Absolutely beautiful. So elegant.

Doreen said...

Love this, such a lovely card,fabulous colours.xxx

dutchess said...

Hi Sue ....love the card having been there we know how much comfort a card at such a sad time can give and a hand made one shows so much thought....I think that sympathy cards are so important and we should put all our love into them.....and this is such a beauty take care Margaret

zerena said...

Mornimg, a lovely card for such a sad occassion. I love the colour scheme that you have used, stunning. All the best Zerena x

Carole Z said...

Fabulous Sue, I really love the colours on this one...hope you get a rest today, Ally Pally was quite manic for me visiting for one day, let alone you demo-ing for two! Carole Z X

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
Beautiful card and thoughtful colours and materials. Need that sentiment - where does one buy it? Thx.
Belinda X
braven@waitrose.com

marg said...

Good Morning Sue!
I love the Cross Dies ..the Faux nestie ,I've yet to try that even though I've watched you demo it..glad you had a good time at the Ally Pally.
Love Marg

veronica said...

lovely card Sue -would really cheer someone up to get one like this at such a time

Kathy said...

Hi Sue - this is quite lovely, warm and comforting even just to look at. Glad you enjoyed AP, wish I'd been there. Kathy x

Sue Yorkshire said...

Morning Sue

This is a beautiful card, I love the colours and the way you have embossed the cross.

Hope you recover from Ally Pally soon

xxxx

Lydia Jordan said...

Morning Sue,
Such a elegant card for a sad occasion these cards are always difficult to make.

Glad you had a fab time at Ally Pally I should think that you need a rest today. So relax.
Lydia
X

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue, A beautiful card for that difficult time. Love Jean x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, glad you enjoyed ally pally. Lovely card today.
Elaine x

Sandra F said...

Glad to hear you had a good time at Ally Pally. This card is beautiful.
xx

Carolyn B said...

Pleased you had a good time at Ally Pally. What a beautiful card again.
Carolyn

Alyx said...

Wow! This really is just so beautiful and perfect.
xx

Dea said...

You are such an inspiration to me, and by all these lovely comments alot of other people too. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. This card, as with all you make, is simply stunning.
Hugs Dea

Linda said...

Hi Sue, Beautiful card, I hear you may be away from us in the states for 6 months, hope this isn't true! Linda x

Cinders said...

Good morning Sue,
I just simply adore the colours on this card and the subtle use of the cross. I always find these cards difficult to make as it always upsets me.
Have a great day
Caz xxx

Unknown said...

well you did it again...beautiful!
what else can be said? sue you work is lovely...

Unknown said...

well you did it again...beautiful!
what else can be said? sue you work is lovely...

evis said...

Hi Sue. Such a gentle card for a sad time.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, glad you enjoyed ally pally.A beautiful card for that difficult time always a gd idea 2 make a couple of these so wen sad time comes u dont have 2 do them wile ur upset well thats wat i do

Rita said...

Glad you had a nice time at Ally Pally Sue. Your card to-day is beautiful, the colours are soft and I think it would be a lovely card to recieve on such a sad occasion. Hugs Rita xxx

Sue Parish said...

Good Morning Sue, What a truly beautiful card, in appearance and sentiment. As others have said, it would be lovely changed slightly for other occasions too - but as a sympathy card it is just perfect.
Glad you enjoyed Ally Pally yourself, as you gave us all so much pleasure by being there. Sue x

Anthea said...

A beautifully subtle card of a difficult time. Hope you will be going to the Ally Pally next year as plan to go. xx

Joan Hill said...

Beautiful Sue, understated, so totally acceptable to anyone in that sad situation x

nesscraftyqueen said...

Beautiful and delicate card for a delicate situation, not easy and worse if you know the person who will receive it. Crafting hugs Ness x

Anonymous said...

Hello Sue,
You are so right, sympathy cards are so hard to do due to the emotional attachments. This card is perfect for such an ocassion, elegant and subtle. Thank you once again for sharing your ideas.
Best wishes
Beverley W

Anonymous said...

just 2 let ppl know the sentiment is from the treasured memories set available on c+c

Dawn Louise said...

A wonderful card and well suited for the occasion, elegant soft and shows you care. Please can someone point me in the direction for sue's reline technique for the rose please w many thanks,

joolsedesigns said...

I love this card. The colours, embossing just everything its lovely

Lesley H said...

What a great card, very beautiful.
Well done as ever!!!

crafty lady said...

Morning Sue, glad you had a great time at Ally Pally hope you get a wee rest today. What a lovely card and like other find these cards hard to make but this is beautiful with lovely sentiments. Take care hugs Fiona P xxxx

Christine Hussey said...

Morning Sue, everyone above has said it all, this is just perfect for that difficult occasion. Beautiful. Glad you enjoyed Ally Pally and hope you get a rest today.

I too would love to know where the sentiment stamp can be obtained. Hugs Christine H x

fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, this card is just beautiful.
Frances

Hanneke said...

Wow, love the embossing and that lace is so pretty! Lovely card! Hugs, Hanneke

fluffycat said...

Hi Dawn Louise, Sue's ribbon rose was posted on Tuesday 24th January 2012. If you type 'My Ribbon Rose Tutorial' into the search bar it should come up.

Astrid Maclean said...

Another stunner!!! Love how you embossed the cross in the background! Funny, I was just thinking this very morning of different ways to use that die set and you have just totally inspired me! Thank you!!

jane said...

Morning Sue
What a lovely card like the colour as always your cards are fantastic.
Hope you can have a rest after the weekend
Take care
Jane L

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
it was so lovely to meet you on Saturday, although I almost got squashed trying, I hope you don't suffer from claustrophobia as I think your table must have been the busiest one at the show.
Your card is beautiful, & as you say these are not the easiest cards to make, BUT I'm sure that the recipient of this one will/would know that there was a lot of thought behind this lovely card, & would help them at such a difficult time in their life, after losing a loved one.
hugs
Sandra (craftynan)

Toni said...

Hello Sue, glad you had a good weekend. I really love this card and agree they are not the easiest to make. The sentiment is really nice and says all that needs to be said at a difficult time. The colours are lovely.
Toni xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
This is the first time I have ever left a comment though I check your blog every day. It was lovely to see you at Ally Pally and so nice you made time to talk to everyone, even though you were very busy. Love this card it is beautiful please keep inspiring us. Bren

Rosemarie said...

Morning Sue,

I agree these are hard cards to make because of the emotion, but this is truly beautiful. Hope you can have a bit of a rest now Ally Pally is over.

Love Rosemarie xx

Maggie J said...

Hi Sue what a lovely card for a difficult time, the soft colour and lacy effect would be such a comfort I'm sure. It's a great inspiration how you keep coming up with lovely ideas for every occasion.
Maggie J

angiec said...

i know its a sympathy card but it is beautiful

jan said...

Hi Sue, stunning card, you're right sympathy cards are always the most difficult to make, this is beautiful.
love jan x

Carol S. said...

Hi Sue, As I supply a charity Nursing Home with Sympathy cards to send out to the families, it is helpful to have different designs. This card is beautiful and I could adapt it to male or female. I know these are hard to make but I thank you so much for this one. hugs, Carol S.xx

Sonia Jones said...

Beautiful card. Such a peaceful colour scheme Sonia xx

Sonia Jones said...

Beautiful card. Such a peaceful colour scheme Sonia xx

sue said...

Morning Sue, glad all went well this weekend for you, wish I could have been there to see you. Lovely card today, such a difficult subject but you have got it just perfect.
Hugs Sue M xx

Sue J said...

A lovely card for the most difficult occasion. :)

salem said...

wow love card

nzillingworth said...

Hi Sue
Yes hard card to do for someone. Like the lace instead of ribbon. A nice change. Colour is great. And not symmetrical, must have drove u mad lol. But turned out wonderful. Great job well done.
Hope you have your feet up.( Hope u got some photos if you had time.) But knowing you on to the next challenge.
Born again Spellbinder
Nadine xxhug
nzillingworth@hotmail.com

Lizzie said...

Hi Sue
What an absolute stunning card i love the softness about it and can be tweaked with for a few other occasions in mind too.
Glad ally pally went good for you and all the people that had the privileged to meet you
Thank you
Lizzie (serial copycat)xx

CraftygasheadZo said...

I love the softness of this card, perfect. Zo xx

Victoria said...

What a beautiful subtle card, perfect for a sympathy card.

Anonymous said...

HI SUE
I LOVE THE CARD, EVEN FOR SUCH A SAD EVENT, IT WAS REALLY GREAT TO MEET YOU AT ALLY PALLY.
TAKE CARE SUE AS ALWAYS
KIND REGARDS FROM SAM x

Felicie said...

Another beautiful card.
Felicie

Cumbrianlass said...

Hi Sue

A very beautiful card, the colour is gorgeous.
Janet

gwen70 said...

Hello Sue, this card is so pretty, really delicate colours, love it

greendragon said...

A beautiful card Sue, and with a change of sentiment it could easily be a wedding or christening card.

Saffron said...

It is beautiful Sue. I ordered the 6 decorative inserts last night and am looking forward to trying them.

Dini said...

I enjoyed watching your demos at Ally Pally on Saturday and love the cards you make. Taken me in a totally different direction. So right about sympathy cards not so hard to make but the words are always difficult. Thank you so much.
Geraldine Saabor

Crafty Loops said...

This is a very beautiful card Sue. Lee x

Jeanne said...

Hi Sue, Thank you so much for your help in lining up my embossing folders with my cuttlebug at Ally Pally. Also this card is stunning - today I have to make a sympathy card for a friend so this is perfect timing.

Ann said...

Hi Sue

What a beautiful card such a lovely idea 'cos sympathy cards are so very hard to make.

Hugs Annx

CraftyJo said...

This is a lovely card for a difficult occasion, soft and subtle.

nancyd said...

HI Sue
another lovely card and I am just about to make a Holy Communion card
using the cross I might just emboss
it instead of cutting it out as it looks quite efective.
Nancyd x

Jane in Spain said...

Such a beautiful, appropriate card for sympathy. Just lovely.

Shahab said...

well done Sue,
A card that brings comfort love the colours and style.

Shahab

lorraine (classylady) said...

Sue this is a stunning card. Just right for a sad occassion.


Glad you had a good weekend at Ally Pally I would so have loved to be there.

regards as always
lorraine
xxx

jane stillman said...

Hi Sue, it was so good to meet you at Ally Pally and to watch your demo's. You certainly had a very busy day on Saturday. I had a great time there and bought rather a lot of goodies!!This card is gorgeous and suits the occasion so well because it is very suttle in colour. I wouldn't have thought about embossing the cross, fantastic idea. Take care x

Ita said...

Hi Sue this ia always the cards we do not like to make I have 6 to do and this card has given me insperation well done
Smiles
Ita

eileen.fj said...

Hi Sue
What a really lovely card-beautiful colours.
Eileen x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue love this card especially the colors you have used. Love the rose and would like to know how to make it. Glad you had a fab time at Ally Pally.
Love AND Hugs
Rizwana x

sarah hyett said...

A lovely card, the colours are gorgeous.

Sarah Hyett

Maggie said...

That will go into my book of ideas. A lovely gentle card, gentle colour and meaningful sentiment. The embossed cross is just enough. Well done. xx

mell said...

this card is another stunner sue you just never fail to amaze us xx

deniseann said...

Love all your cards, Trying to do your technique justice buy taking insperation and putting my own spin on it. You're a had act to follow ! but we love you. Will we see you at the NEC in November? and have you thought about producing a book?

CraftyMarian said...

Hi Sue, beautiful cards. Where can I get hold of the lovely sentiments for this card and the Hem your blessings one. Ally Pally was great.
Marian. x

jayne denver said...

hi sue yes i agree thesse cards are not the ones you want to do really but it means so much to the person that receives them.

The card is beautifull i saw you at ally pally i came with my sister thats the one with the necklace thing.
Ally pally very enjoyable as always
Take care Jayne

Craftychris said...

A perfectly lovely sympathy card xx

Alison H said...

A nice change, not all sympathy cards needs to be dark. I'm working on pink on right now thanks for ideas

Sue Pass said...

What a beautiful card to receive when you are feeling at your lowest. I love the little piece of lace at the side and the colours are just right. Hope you enjoyed yourself this weekend Sue, not too tired???

Hugs Sue Pass

Sue, Birmingham said...

Stunning, the colours are so 'right' and I really must get that sentiment stamp. Sue x

lainey said...

that embossing looks wonderful Sue lainey x

Kate's Cards said...

A lovely card.

tanika971 said...

I Love Love Love all you cards Sue, its so very hard to pick a fave, you are so clever

Nikbee said...

A beautiful card. I love the colours.
Nikki x

JoanB said...

Hi Sue,
A beautiful card. I just love all the sentiments you use - really will have to stock up on my sentiment stamps!
Glad your weekend went well, time to rest now!
Joan B.

nikkib said...

Classic card for a difficult occasion, lovely as usual Sue... I have got to learn some new words to describe your wonderful creations, off to get a thesaurus....

Joanna said...

WoW....they are all such GREAT cards, love them all Sue XxX

cathymakescards said...

Hi Sue. This is a wonderful card. I have all the card from when my mother passed and it's important to get the sentiment and style right. This is just perfect.
Cathy - Drogheda Ireland

shufty said...

I love this card. So soothing. Well done Sue

CathyinMN said...

I agree, sympathy cards are very difficult to make. You did a wonderful job on this one; it is beautiful.

craftysals creative corner said...

this is such a lovely card sue, love the colours

Anonymous said...

The dreaded sympathy card, I think its the only one thats worse than a mans card, I just cant make them, but this is so elegant and peaceful, your inspiration is truly appreciated, Thank you Helen O xxx

Anonymous said...

PS Congratulations to all the winners!! Helen O xxx

vanessa said...

Hi Sue, Love the card, the colours are great together & the embellishments are lovely. vanessa xx

Ruthie said...

An interesting colour combo, I would not have thought that it would work but it looks great. You have encouraged me to get out of my comfort zone and try new colours, thanks Sue.
hope you are resting up after your busy weekend, sorry just could not make it.

Christine said...

Today's card is really beautiful, perfect for a condolence card, but I should like to receive it for any occasion. Lovely.
Thank you, Sue
Christine
x

jimgem83 said...

stunning card sue as alwaysx

hollyberry said...

Hello Sue
I have to say I love everything about this card.The colours are unusual and gentle which is what is needed at a time like this.

Ann said...

Hi Sue I love the colours on this, hope you enjoyed Ally Palyx

Vie Carter said...

Lovely soft colours, and wonderful design

Thank you as always

Vie
x

Lara B said...

Hi Sue

Lovely sentiment for a sad occasion, on another beautiful card!

Thank you

Regards
Lara

lindyloo12 said...

Hi Sue Another lovely card which would touch anyones heart.

May said...

Beautiful card Sue, love the colours, very lovely sentiment just right for this sad occasion... Hugs May x x x

mags said...

A beautiful card. Love everything about it.
mags
x

ann lomax said...

a lovely card Sue, with thoughtful sentiments. ann

baconbits said...

Good afternoon Sue, What a subtle and lovely card for a very solom occasion.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x

Vanessa said...

beautiful card for a very difficult situation

Thanks, Vanessa

Anonymous said...

fantastuc card sue for those sad ocasions. love the subtle colours. i think label 24 die is so versatile with so many uses. may have to get that one

Iren Allen xx

Jan. said...

Love the look and colour of this card. Give me an idea and they don't come very often!

Janice

smartcookie said...

Hi Sue, another little beauty......my mojo has been lost for a few days, due to tiredness. I feel re-juevenated now I've turned my computer on, and popped over to your lovely blog.

Kind Regards to you Sue xXx

smartcookie said...

Hi Sue, another little beauty......my mojo has been lost for a few days, due to tiredness. I feel re-juevenated now I've turned my computer on, and popped over to your lovely blog.

Kind Regards to you Sue xXx

Rhonda Miller said...

What a lovely card.

JAO said...

Hi, sue it was great to meet you at Ally Pally,loved seeing all your card samples in the flesh. Todays card is lovely soft colours, this is some thing i have trouble with, as i some times find it hard to leave my colour comfort zone.
Any way happy crafting jacqui

MARGARET said...

Morning Sue Glad you had a lovely time at ally pally. Although for such a sad occasions it is a really beautiful card

Rosietoes said...

Lovely gentle card for a sad occasion Sue. The embossing is beautiful.

Edna x

liz spooner said...

Ilove the colours in this one Sue, think I am drawn to the vintage ones! Many Thanks Liz S.x

Anonymous said...

Lovely card Sue, I might just pinch this one as a colleague from our Church has just passed away so I hope you don't mind.
God bless
JanNxx

Lynnus said...

another lovely card, does what it says on the tin! x

Nanna Tina said...

I am supposed to be putting craft stash away to get ready for the new windows to be done, but with these lovely cards its impossible I just have to play.
Love Tina

Gay. Newl Malden said...

Hi Sue.

This has to be one of your most stunning cards, although they are
are. Was goming to Ally Pally and was going to say hello to you, Unfortunately I was unwell so did not get there.

Take care.

Love Gay x

Shazza said...

tis beautiful x

Unknown said...

Hi Sue. This is really lovely By changing the colours, this would be realy appropriate as a male card also. These are such difficult cards to get right but you have caught it the mood beautifully.

Jenny Marples said...

Beautiful card Sue. I love the way you emboss with the dies without cutting as the effect is so subtle.

Still enjoying the fact that I can actually access your blog again at last.

Hugs, Buttons x

Kylemore Kards said...

If its OK to say that a sympathy card is beautiful then this one is just that. Love the labels 24 die - guess thats next on my list. Thanks for all the inspiration. Love Hilary :)

sheila said...

glad you had a super time at 'Alley
Palley'. Hope to catch up with some friends who went!
Todays card is really apt, subtle yet elegant enough to make the receiver feel cherished.

Claveh said...

This is a beautiful card, Sue, I love the embossing, and great colours, lovely!

Unknown said...

I have a hard time with sympathy cards. This would mean so much to someone who received it. I love the salmon color and the embellishments.

Corinne said...

Hi Sue glad you enjoyed Ally Pally This card is so subtle but speak volumes at such a hard time lovely Hugs Corinne x

Anonymous said...

Look at me at the bottom of the list I'm usually in the top twenty!! Lovely card for a sad occasion but we all send them and unfortunately...receive them, hopefully not too often. Mabex

Debbie said...

I adore the colours used on this card, so subtle but really does speak volumes at such difficult times.
Hugs Debbie x

Barbara said...

Very pretty card, lovely colours. Hope you are recovering from the show and having a few days rest!!!

Di said...

This is truly beautiful Sue, the colours are so relaxing and th elittle addition of lace just sets the whole card off.

Di xx

Unknown said...

very beautiful card,
love the colours Tania x

Petra Jopp said...

I like your beautiful card and the phrase, Sue. The pastel colors and the style are corresponding.
Bye for now
Petra

sheila stokes said...

A beautiful card.love it. Sheila. x

Anonymous said...

Good evening Sue, what a lovely card for a sad occasion which is always a difficult card to make.
It was lovely to meet you at Ally Pally in the flesh instead of on create and craft. I do enjoy watching you using spellbinders and it was nice to actually see the micro beads properly, thankyou again

Teresa said...

Hi Sue, Haven't been on for a while but had to leave a comment on this one.WOW,WOW,WOW it's stunning and elegant. Love the colours and everything about it. I don't know how you keep coming up with the inspiration. Thanks Teresa xxx

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FreshScentsScotland said...

Hey Sue

Sympathy cards are the hardest to do i think but you have done a great job here, this is gorgeous

xxx

iReneM said...

Oh, so beautiful. Such pretty, gentle colours.
x

Ria said...

Hi Sue
What a soft pretty delicate card. Thank you for reminding me that you can just emboss with the dies that you don't always have to cut with them.
Ria

Lacelady said...

I agree with you, not the easiest to make, but this is a good one, I like it

craftylisa said...

hi sue yet another stunning card i think anyone that received a card like this would appreciate it. the colour is subtle and the words are beautiful.


hugs lisa x

Lacelady said...

I agree with you, not an easy subject, but I like this one.

Linda (Lindyloo) said...

Hi Sue,
Although this card has to be sent for a day we would all wish to avoid, you have created something totally respectful but really dreamy. I love it and I started to sing, but I don't know if I want to tell you as it may make me seem older than I am or something ;)
'May each day in the week be a good day
May the Lord always watch over you
And may all of your hopes turn to wishes
And may all of your wishes come true'
Do you remember this? My mum adored the singer of this slightly melancholy song. When I was just a young girl, we often listened to his songs on the 8Track player as we travel around touring the great British Isles, France and Italy.
Ok, I know I have waffled on long enough and delayed the answer, so I'll tell you, but I think you've probably guessed -it's Mr Andy Williams. Didn't he have just a dreamy voice, I often fell asleep listening to him....LOL!! Joke aside, I did actually like him even though I was only about 10years old.
I hope you have started the week well. Regards Linda

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