Nov 22 2008
Heartfelt Sympathy
A friend asked me to make a sympathy card for her so I prepared this one with not much time to spare in the evening after work. These are the times I reach for the solid image stamps which are so easy — no coloring, and this Stampin’ Up! Heartfelt Thanks flower is etched in such a way that it makes its own highlights. I colored directly to the rubber with SU! markers and sponged lightly around the image with Sage Shadow ink.
I always feel that a sympathy card should not be “overdone”, but something quiet and easy on the eyes, with enough detail in the design to assure the bereaved you care enough to craft your message thoughtfully. I don’t know this card’s recipient, only that it’s a woman who lost her husband, so I chose a somewhat neutral but feminine look for it. The layers, brads, ribbon and the dimensionals which raise the oval flower panel set it apart from store bought. The inside right of the card is lined with vanilla cardstock and stamped with an appropriate sentiment. Despite these features it’s a one postage stamp-card which will glide smoothly through the mail with a crimped cardstock sheet protecting its front.
I appreciate the opportunity to share with you today and, as always, I wish I could do more. There’s plenty of stamping on the horizon, though, and I hope we’ll meet here for the stops along the way. Be well, and have a wonderful weekend!
- Stamps: Heartfelt Thanks (Stampin’ Up!), Blooming Expressions (Whipper Snapper)
- Paper: Sage Shadow textured and smooth, Very Vanilla, Diane’s Daughters designer paper
- Ink: Cameo Coral and Old Olive markers, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Sage Shadow
- Accessories: Ribbon, brads, oval Spellbinders Nestabilities, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
So beautiful, Leslie! I’m sure the recipient will love it.
Lovely Leslie ~ I am like you in that a sympathy card should be easy on the eyes and this one certainly makes it’s mark.
Leslie, this is stunning!! Just right for a sympathy card - elegant and slightly subdued. Well done!
This is just beautiful and perfect for a sympathy card. Love the color combo. I think it would make a nice birthday card too. I need to get some of that textured CS - that makes it. TFS.
Lovely card, Leslie. I agree with you about sympathy cards - they should convey peace.
Just beautiful!!!
Beautiful card. I have liked the cards on your last two or three posts that I haven’t had time to comment on but I always take a peek at what you are doing-beautiful work! tfs
Leslie, not only your cards, but your words offer such peace. That’s one of the things I so look forward to! I seem to always come away from your blog feeling a bit better about the world!! Thank you for creating such beauty in your cards and your words! Peggy
It’s a very beautiful sympathy card Leslie, I’m sure your friend will be very happy with it. The colors are so soft and pretty, very peaceful.
Beautiful card. I agree with you as far as sympathy. I think they are the hardest cards to make. You certainly achieved the right look. TFS!
Beautiful, Leslie! You used my favorite colors. The sponging around the flower on your oval is just the perfect touch!
Gorgeous card!! A perfect sympathy card! Love the soft, soothing and peaceful colors and also that beautiful DP! TFS
Just lovely Leslie. I agree with your comment about serene and quiet for a sympathy card– this is just perfect!
Leslie your card is beautiful, I just LOVE the soft colors and gorgeous layout! Have a wonderful weekend!
Thinking of you, Jennifer
Beautiful card! Thanks for sharing.
Very lovely and from a warm heart!
This is a beautiful and sweet card. You are such a sweet and thoughtful person.
The is so beautiful. The softness just exudes such peace and gentleness. A perfect card, Leslie.
What a beautiful card! I love its simplicity and elegance. I sure needed this…I have several cards I need to get out…quickly. Always get inspired by you! Thanks!
You’ve done a wonderful job on this. It is beautiful.
This is so soft and beautiful, Leslie!! I love the colors you chose, and I still love those images as well!! I hope you’re having a nice weekend!!
So soft and thoughtful. I love your color choice, heartfelt main image, ribbon, brads and Nesties. Very simple, but absolutely gorgeous!!! TFS
A perfect sympathy card…simple but elegant! Love it!
Such a sad reason, such a lovely acknowledgement! I love the card.
Leslie - such serenity from your heart to your hands to your brush strokes! May God continue to bless you with unending gifts of love.
Lovely card Leslie! Take care. Deb
This is beautiful, Leslie — very soft and serene and a very appropriate sympathy card — I love the paper you have chosen!
Leslie, this is so soft and pretty…a perfect sympathy card. I have all but forgotten about that set…should pull it out again! Thanks for the inspiration!
So beautiful! Soft and pretty colors…
Very beautiful sympathy card… Love soft and pretty colors!
This is really beautiful! She will love and treasure this!
This is beautiful Leslie - very elegant!! I am sure she loved it! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Your card is beautiful and it look simple and elegant.
What a terrible event for someone to have to go through, but I’m sure receiving THIS card will bring some comfort to her.
Beautiful Leslie! I love the colors and how well you blended everything! Great job!
Joan
So very pretty, Leslie! Perfect combo of colors, stamp images and embellishments for a thoughtful and dignified sympathy card. Love the oval, sponged panel for that floral image. Sage Shadow is one of my favorite colors and I haven’t used it in a while. Thanks for the inspiration. Linda