Saturday 25 September 2021

With Heartfelt Sympathy

Hello bloggers!  I started by cutting a mask using the Clipped Corner Rectangles.  I taped the leftover card after cutting the die to a piece of coconut white card.  I used Distress Inks (Shaded Lilac, Worn Lipstick and Fossilized Amber) and inked it across the opening in sections.  I removed the stencil and then embossed it with the Fanciful Flowers embossing folder.  Next I cut the Sympathy word die out of black card.  I glued it to the bottom portion of the card, then stamped the rest of the sentiment using the stamps from the set.  I cut it out and added it above the word with mounting foam.  The card was completed with white mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 7"  x  8 1/2"  in size.  All for now, Sue x
 










                                                                                 
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44 comments:

hazel young said...

Beautiful card Sue xx

BridgetCG said...

Morning Sue, a really lovely card for a very difficult occasion. Take care and stay safe everyone. Bx

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

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

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, such a beautiful card for a sad occasion, alas it is something that affects us all at some time in our lives, but this is just perfect.

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

Christine Bentley said...

Always difficult to make cards for such occasions but this is beautiful

Marie P. from Longridge said...

Good morning Sue and all.
A very beautiful card for a very sad occasion. I love the colours which are very soothing.
Thank you Sue and have a good day.
Marie P.

KEEP SAFE

theresa w said...

Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Beautiful card Sue x the embossing folder is really pretty and I love the inked centre x your sentiment dies and stamp sets are so useful x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
At the moment I am going through a phase of only making smaller cards so though I think this is a lovely card I would have to make it using one of your smaller dies.Take care everyone x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, beautiful card.

Barbara V

Valerija said...

Gorgeous card and design.
Valerija xx

Marion Scott said...

Hello Sue,
A beautiful card for a sad occasion.
Marion S x

Princess Pixie! said...

Hi Sue
Happy Saturday everyone x
Oh I love this simple but striking effect. Gorgeous card and the technique could be adapted for so many occasions x
Crafty hugs x
PP
Yvonne x

Muriel said...

Hello Sue snd all
Love blended colours and this ef really makes it lol so pretty. Lovely card
Hugs
Muriel x

karenlotty said...

I love the design but I have to say that for me the colours are too “cheerful” for a sympathy card - sorry

Crafty Vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
A lovely card but I feel it's a bit bright for a sympathy card, sorry but it's only my thoughts. Yvonne xx

Netty The Runner said...

Lovely card for a difficult situation.
Annette x

Ann Topp said...

Good Morning Sue. Always a difficult card to make.And that's why I always save your sympathy cards. I know they are in a folder so I can choose which one to make as and when I need them.
This one ... Like all your cards ... Is a beautiful sample and just says what you feel. Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs 🤗 and best wishes to everyone who needs them today.
PLEASE KEEP STAYING SAFE.
Kind regards Ann Toppcards in Leeds.

Jackie T said...

Good morning Sue this is a gorgeous Sympathy card. I love it. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Handmade by Donna x said...

Hi Sue and everyone a beautiful card today, one of those we always struggle to make. The blended colours are lovely and the embossing folder is beautiful. A simple yet elegant card. I love how you used the clipped rectangle to make the ink blended piece look unique.
Hugs Donna xx

Owlish said...

Hi SUE
I love the concept of this card never easy to make these type of cards but can't say it would be my choice of card
Owlish Xx

Crafty Cruiser said...

Lovely card but I think I would use a more pastel colour for the word ‘sympathy’.
Doreen R

BenteS said...

Beautiful and simple card :))

Anonymous said...

Great idea and elegant card. WakeyL

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Simple but effective elegant card that suits its purpose. Love it.

ursula said...

What a brilliant idea for making a card that is never easy to make, this one just fits the 'bill'....thank you Sue....luv Ursula xx

June Horrocks said...

Always painful to make this card but yours is.pretty. and soothing. Love the colours and the Sentiment thank you sue love dear friends Miss you Steph. Xxxxxx
June Horrocks

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, a beautiful card. I find it quite difficult not to 'bleed' under the edges of a mask so really appreciate your lovely straight lines with the colours. The EF is lovely and I do like the colours, the recipient is already feeling sad so why not try to brighten things a little.

Frances

Helen Bell said...

Hi Sue

A really pretty card for a sad occasion. Love how you have used your die cut as a stencil. Great colours and like the embossing folder used too.

Love Helen xxx

dj from kettering said...


Not easy cards to make, like some of the others,
I think the colours are a bit too bright, and the
black ink too harsh. Love the iseda though.

Stay safe,

Doreen x

Lynne L said...

Hi Sue Such a good way to create a mask the coloured centre is lovely

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. What a lovely, tasteful card for a difficult occasion. Love the choice of colours.

Lisbeth

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
What EF have you used? I would use different colours, but it does depend on the recipient.
Hugs
Eose

Eunice Astle said...

It is always hard to make cards for this occasion but this card is very tasteful for a difficult time.

BucksGirl said...

Beautiful! Colleen x

Judy Hollers said...

Beautiful card with very soothing colors. This card will be a comfort to the recipient. Hugs, Judy Hollers from NC

sued99 said...

A lovely soothing card for a sad occasion.x

Maria said...

Hi Sue
Lovely card and I love the pretty embossing folder. Might have to get that one too. My wish list will never be emptied at this rate 🙂. Maria x

Betty McAlister said...

A lovely sympathy card. Very soothing x

DeCor said...

What a great idea for a sympathy card.

lindyloo12Somerset said...

A lovely card, just right for a sympathy card.

cr@fty said...

Hi Sue
Not a card we want to make but this card is just right!
Hugs x
Heather T

Karenladd said...

A lovely sympathy card that would be easy to make in multiples. I never want to have to make one, but seems like the older I get, the more often I need to send them out.

CCM said...

A beautiful design and colors that can be used for different occasions. Love the Fanciful Flowers embossing folder.

Hugs from Toronto to you all.
Stay safe and healthy.
Carmen-Dorothy

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