05/10/2010

Sympathy Card


Sympathy cards, I've found, are not my forte - I mean, where do you start?

Having asked the lovely ladies of MSE for inspiration for images. Trisha (AKA Crafty Granny) sent me images of Calla Lillies (thanks so much), which I had intended to use, until Louisa (AKA DawnTeabag) pointed to a card she had made on her blog here. This gave me just the inspiration I needed (thankyou too xxx).

I have simply used two cuttlebug embossing folders, and placed ribbon to hide the mark the edge of the folders left. This is complemented by the scalloped oval nestie onto which the sentiment is mounted.  It's a very simple and understated card - but hopefully it is suitable.

The cardstock, paper, and sentiment are from Craftwork Cards.

Thanks for looking - Have a great day xxx

11 comments:

  1. I think this is stunning! Well done. I haven't needed to do a sympathy card yet (touch wood) but i would certainly come back and have another look and *borrow* this if i should ever need to make one xx

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  2. Beautifully, elegant card. I needed a sympathy card and cheated and bought one :( but I'll definately bear this one in mind for future use. x

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  3. What a very elegant card. So simple but stunning. Thanks for the idea, I will now also bear it in mind as and when I need one xx

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  4. Lovely card, understated is better for sympathy cards

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  5. Beautiful card and just perfect for a sympathy card. Jaqui x

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  6. Beautiful elegant card perfect for a sad occassion.

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  7. an elegant card, perfect for the circumstances xxx

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  8. beautiful and perfect for the occasion

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  9. Beautifully elegant card xxx

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  10. I had to do two sympathy cards last year and went for simple and understated and used an embossing folder too. Your card is just right.

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  11. Very simple yet very elegant. I think simple cards are the best for sympathy cards.

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