Sunday 8 August 2021

Sending Love And Sympathy

Good Sunday morning all!  I always feel a bit strange sharing a sympathy card, but we all need to send them from time to time unfortunately.  Personally I find them a bit difficult to make as I want to make a nice card, but it is for a somber event.   I hope you think I found a nice balance with this one.  I started with a piece of Pixied card from my stash.  I had used Olive Green and Emerald Green on it, then cut the floral panel from the Daisy Floral Panel set three times across the card.  I backed it with a piece of white card. I made a  wide white frame using the Double Stitched Squares.  I added a piece of acetate to the back of the frame then used mounting foam to attach it to the background.  I stamped the sending love and sentiment and cut it out with a tag, then added it above the bold Sympathy word, which I cut in white and shadowed with black.  I cut the Daisy floral panel then cut out just the two flowers.  I coloured them with Distress ink and mounted them in the upper right corner of the frame.  The card was completed with white mats and layers.    The finished dimensions are 8"  x  8" in size.    All for now, Sue x 


                                                                               
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46 comments:

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
A lovely card thank you.
Take care and have fun Kitty.

Steph Cotterill said...

I know we'll agree how hard they are, I think we find it hard to separate sombre and sadness from celebrating the life that's just passed which a lot of people prefer to ďo these days with 'happy colours rather than the traditional black, so that being said you've got it right in my books but everyone is different. Sending love to all. Hope our UK family are safe after last night's downpour with no damage inside or out 💓

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
Lovely balance of gorgeous calming greens, white sentiment and a bright floral touch. Never easy as you say but unfortunately needed at times
Hugs
Muriel x

Marie P. from Longridge said...

Good Morning.
A really nice card Sue. I love the peaceful colouring on the card and the sentiment says it all.
Have a good day.
Marie P.

KEEP SAFE

hazel young said...

Although a sad reason. it's a stunning card Sue xx

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
These are the hardest cards to do but you have got it spot on. Take care everyone x

Jan on the Fosse said...

Hi Sue
I think you have found just the right balance with this card .It's very calming and with simple sentiment.Thank you.
Jan x

Marion Scott said...

Hello Sue,
A lovely card for a sad occasion and I believe you have achieved the right balance with this one. Thank you
Marion S x

Crafty Vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
A beautiful card for a sad occasion but you have certainly found the right balance. Yvonne xx

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, yes unfortunately we all have to make these sympathy cards, some more then others of late, and this is a perfect one to make for such a reason, it is beautiful, elegant and compassionate, just what is required.

Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx

Suemac said...

An elegant sympathy card

Anonymous said...

HiSue, a lovely card for a somber occasion. This one has the perfect balance .

Barbara V

BenteS said...

Beautiful card.
Love the green colour shades:))

Owlish said...

Hi SUE
I think you're right it's always very emotional making sympathy cards, but I think you made a very thoughtful statement on this card for this occasion,
Owlish Xx

karenlotty said...

It’s a lovely card Just right for the occasion

Beryl said...

A beautiful sympathy card.

Ann Topp said...

Good Morning Sue. I always wonder what to do for this sad occasion. But with your help ... once again ... I now know what my next sympathy card will be like. Who would have thought of pixie powder for a background on a sympathy card ... I certainly wouldn't have ... But here again you have taught us something new. Your card is beautiful Sue. Thankyou. Sending hugs 🤗 and best wishes to everyone who needs them today.
PLEASE KEEP STAYING SAFE 🙏 🙏 🙏
Kind regards Ann Toppcards in Leeds.

Grannyjanny1 said...

Hi. Sue. This is a lovely Sympathy card. Very calming and sending the right message.
Thankyou.
Grannyjanny1 in Kippax.

Jackie T said...

Good morning Sue this is a fantastic sympathy card. I love it. Have a good day. Take care. Hugs Jackie

djfromkettering said...



So hard to make these cards, but this is
just right.

Stay safe,

Doreen x

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. I think you have hit the mark exactly with this card and it is relatively easy to make. Love those dies too.

Lisbeth

Princess Pixie! said...

Hi Sue
Happy Sunday everyone x
Sympathy cards are so tricky. I would say you have got the balance just right. A beautiful card x
Crafty hugs x
PP
Yvonne x

Crafty Cruiser said...

Nice card for a difficult occasion.
Doreen R

Anonymous said...

A beautiful card for a very sad occasion. WakeyL

Helen Bell said...

Hi Sue

A fitting card for a somber occasion but made with care.

Love Helen xxx

NannaShaz said...

Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
What a beautiful card although for a sad occasion I find it hard making these cards but we all have to atsome time.

Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

Hope you all have a good day and stay safe

Love
NannaShaz54 in MK
xxx

BridgetCG said...

Morning Sue, a very elegant card, I would say perfect for the sad event it is being sent for. Take care and stay safe everyone. BX

Handmade by Donna x said...

Hi Sue and everyone, I think this is a very fitting card for a sad and sombre time. The colours you've chosen are perfect, im not even sure if it needed the flowers but beautiful none the less.
I'm fortunate to have only ever made two sympathy cards is all my card making career and hopefully won't have too many more to make.
Hugs to all
Donna xx

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, it is a sad fact of life that we will all at some time need to make this type of card. Today's sample is lovely and conveys the message perfectly. I always think green is very calming and the small pop of colour on the daisies hints at brighter days to come.

Frances

brandco2450@gmail.com said...

I think your card is perfect, very calm and peaceful!
Sharon in Toronto

Jackie Durrant said...

A lovely example of the type of card that is often so difficult to make. The colours and balance of the design is just right xx

Scottydog said...

Yes Sue, I agree sympathy cards are so difficult to make, but I think you have nailed it with this card & a design I would like to use please Sue. Thank you.

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

A hard genre of card to make but this works beautifully...

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
A beautiful sympathy card, I think you’ve hit the perfect balance

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
like you, too, I find sympathy cards a bit difficult to make. Especially as we want to create something beautiful that gives comfort and honours the deceased.
Your card is beautiful...........
Hugs
Rose

ursula said...

I too find these type of cards very difficult to make, but at the same time hold the correct meaning....this is really a great one Sue...luv Ursula xx

cr@fty said...

Hi Sue
Today’s card has the right balance like everybody else I find them very difficult to make.
Hugs x
Heather T

Eunice Astle said...

Lovely card Sue, unfortunately this type of card is a fact of life. Love the delicate background!

sued99 said...

A lovely card for a sad occasion x

Sandra said...

I also find sympathy cards difficult to create but having a few made ahead of time can help make them easier to send when there is a need. I like the background and the colors you used. It’s not too much and is different from sympathy cards that are primarily white or cream. This is lovely and I’m sure it will mean a lot to the recipient.

Sandra Smith
Queen Creek

Unknown said...

Hi, Sue. Sympathy cards are very difficult for me to make, but you have made a beautiful, well-balanced card for such a difficult time. Thank you for sharing. I love the floral panel dies you have created. I have three of the floral panel sets and am looking forward to getting the Floral Panels Dogwood set. Thank you for your inspiration. Hugs. Judy from NC

Clai01 said...

Beautiful card x

theresa w said...

Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
A perfect card Sue for a sad occasion x you have created a lovely balance x I seem to be able to make sympathy cards for others but not for loved ones that I have known x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx

Surekha Galagoda said...

Dear Sue
Anybody will like such a card on a sad occasion. Tc stay safe

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
I love the effect of the Daisy Floral Panel used as a background.
Thank you for sharing.
Véronique L

Karenladd said...

Unfortunately, the need for sympathy cards are a way of life. This card would touch any recipient's heart with the knowledge that you cared enough to make a beautiful design for them.