Stand Up Sending Love Card

The envelope was decorating using a sponge dauber and the negative spaces from cutting a bunch of the Basic Gray Leaves.

Here you can see the card stands up.

This card is perfect for when you don't have to write a lot inside!

Thanks for looking today! My card uses the Nature's Sweetness Designer Series Paper, Pretty Florals Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies and Peace on Earth Stamp Set (available in the fall).

Sweet Sunflower Sympathy

I used the August Paper Pumpkin kit with my own card stock and the (retired) "Here's a Card" stamp set

I am a Paper Pumpkin subscriber and have been from the beginning. I love the kits and how you can just easily put them together with their directions. However, I also like that the kit lives on because you get to keep the stamp set (as well as the ink spots!) so you can create alternative cards or projects. 

The August 2022 "Sweet Sunflowers" kit was VERY popular, especially with folks posting alternatives. There are endless color combinations you can use with the stamp set and ways to make any kind of card you may need. 

For this sympathy card, I used the sunflower pieces from the stamp set and stamped them in Daffodil Delight and Soft Suede. After stamping I used my Blender Pen to pick up some of the still wet ink and spread it around to the petal edges and the flower middle. This makes the image appear water colored and doesn't leave any white spaces.

 

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Inspired Thoughts Sympathy Card and Seasonal Sale November 16-18

Sentiment is from Inspired Thoughts stamp set

 

Sad to say, sometimes we have to send a card for sympathy. This card shows our gorgeous our Gold 12 x 12" Shimmer Vellum (156471 $5). I had no idea how beautiful it was until I opened the pack I had sitting here. And then when you emboss the vellum it using an embossing folder, it seems to be even more lovely.

 

To embellish this card, I used pieces from the Blackberry Beauty Ephemera Pack (156469 $6). It has 40 pre-cut pieces, so it will go a long way on your cards. No designer series paper needed on this layered card. Finishing the card, I used a couple of the Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots (156506 $9). I did not spend a whole lot of time on this card, but it sure is pretty and I will feel confident that the recipient will appreciate all of the layers and extras that are on the card front.

 

Starting tomorrow, Stampin' Up!'s Seasonal Sale will be on! For three days, you will be able to stock up and save! Enjoy10% off card stock, 15% off ink pads (excluding bundles) and third-party pads) and 20% off dies! Shop early and don't forget that gift giving season is upon us, so make sure you get something for every crafter on your list!

Use my Online Store any time to order for yourself or your friends and family! Don't forget about the excellent Starter Kit promotion now through November 30th. Choose your $125 in products and pay just $75 and get free shipping. Combine with our Seasonal Sale to save the most! 

Please contact me if you have any questions regarding the Starter Kit OR the Seasonal Sale. I'd be glad to help you find the best products to suit your needs, or help you choose gifts for that special someone in your life!

Gathered Leaves Sympathy

Happy Monday. It's been awhile since I've posted. I am glad you stopped by today to see my card. I popped up the Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper after die cutting the oval through the paper and the card stock base. I stamped the greeting before adhering the Very Vanilla piece to the back of the card front. 

 

I added the leaves die cut and embossed from the Gathered Leaves die cuts. Then I added a bow using the Forever Greenery Vanilla open weave ribbon. My last element was the sparkle of one Gilded Gem. My sentiment is from Peaceful Moments Stamp Set.

Thanks for looking! I hope you will take the time to leave me a comment.

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Negative Space Card Creation

I am awaiting my August Paper Pumpkin kit. While I wait, I used this negative from last month's kit to create a sympathy card. I love the way the Old Olive looks when placed over black--very bold! Those stem cut outs somehow seem calm and comforting to me. 

Then, all I needed was a little ribbon, and a sentiment from Flourishing Phrases. Inside the card continues using the rest of the sentiment, "...Praying that your heart will be lifted by the many loving thoughts that surround you today." I stamped this using Versamark ink and then embossed it using Black embossing powder.

Thanks for looking today! Don't forget to take advantage of the last two weeks of this special...

EXTRA, EXTRA! RECRUITING PROMOTION

Now through August 31, new demonstrators will receive an additional $30 worth of product in their Starter Kit! That means for  your $99, you get to choose $155 worth of products (and get FREE SHIPPING!) That’s a hefty discount! As an added bonus, you’ll also receive a $10 coupon code the following month to use by October 31.

Please use my Online Store any time you wish to order your own Stampin' Up! products. I'd be pleased to be your demonstrator and help you in any way. Thanks for visiting my blog today!

Laser-Cut Sympathy

Sadly, I sometimes need a sympathy card. Using the Bird Ballad Laser-Cut Cards & Tin enabled me to quickly put together this card so I could send it off in a timely fashion. 

I really LOVE the new In Color Purple Posy. Here I have added a 4-1/16" x 5-5/16" piece of PP card stock so that the items I added to the front will not show through the gorgeous lace. It also gives you more room to write on the inside if you need it.

Bird Ballad Laser-Cut Cards & Tin	149595
Price: $18.00

Bird Ballad Laser-Cut Cards & Tin

149595

Price: $18.00

EXTRA, EXTRA! RECRUITING PROMOTION

July 1 – August 31, new demonstrators will receive an additional $30 worth of product in their Starter Kit! That means for  your $99, you get to choose $155 worth of products (and get FREE SHIPPING!) That’s a hefty discount! As an added bonus, you’ll also receive a $10 coupon code the following month to use by October 31.

Please use my Online Store any time you wish to order your own Stampin' Up! products. I'd be pleased to be your demonstrator and help you in any way. Thanks for visiting my blog today!

Embellished Magnolia

Fellow Pretty Pal Stesha Bloodhart made a square card much like the one above. My take on it is that I made a 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" card, placed my flower to the left rather than right, and I used some retiring Calypso Coral ribbon rather than the new Petal Pink Ribbon that I don't own yet. 

I love using Shimmery White Card Stock for watercoloring because it takes the Aqua Painter much better than regular card stock, yet is not as heavy as water color paper for doing multiple layers. Plus it shines when you are finished! 

My embellishments include Petal Pink/Whisper White 5/8" Variegated ribbon (retiring soon! 148775  $8), Gold Metallic Pearls, Linen Thread and Magnolia Lane 3/8" Linen Ribbon. I think that the embellishments together with the super bloom just make this card very special.

Thanks for looking today! I hope you are inspired to create. Let me know if I can help you achieve your crafting goals.

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Paper Pumpkin Celebrates 5th Anniversary!

My card today was made as an alternate Paper Pumpkin card. The layout is exactly as the instructions indicate, however I used a different stamp set that wasn't a part of the monthly box.  This kit is from August 2017 and was called Giftable Greetings. There were 8 note cards and envelopes and the white oval in the center had pre-printed large words on it. Instead of using the printed side, I simply turned the oval over and used my Heartfelt Sympathy stamp set to stamp the sentiment I wanted. In a flash I had 8 sympathy cards on hand.

If you are interested in crafting with paper, might I suggest that you take advantage of Paper Pumpkin? It arrives monthly  right at your door with everything you need to create. And, as seen above, you can make the items suit your own with just a little bit of "thinking outside the box." 

You can purchase one month at a time, OR get Sale-A-Bration free benefits when you purchase a 3-month subscription (only until March 31st)! The kit that will be mailed in March is *special* because Paper Pumpkin is turning 5! There will be a FREE GIFT in the box, and the box itself will be a 5th Anniversary special box! Sign up by March 10th to get your free gift with the March kit!

I have been ordering my one-year subscription during Sale-A-Bration for the past two years and have reaped the benefits! This year I got 4 FREE Level 1 items! It's the best deal around.

I'd love to be your demonstrator when you decide to join us for Paper Pumpkin every month! Use my Online Store.

Hearts of Sympathy

Yesterday was a day to celebrate love, but I always remember that there are those that are hurting while others celebrate. A dear friend lost her daughter two days ago, so I made this card using the Sure Do Love You stamp set. I added my sentiment from the Rose Wonder stamp set.

A child's heart will always be intertwined with their parents no matter how far in distance, from this world all the way to eternity. I hope this card and the words I wrote inside will bring some comfort this week.

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Heartfelt Sympathy to the Rescue

It's not my favorite reason to make a card, but when I have to make a sympathy card I usually reach for Heartfelt Sympathy. Today's card was inspired by Julie Gilson. I basically used her layout and stamp set, but changed the designer series paper and embossing folder and bow. This layout would be excellent for any kind of card you make--a little banner, a little bow and a large sentiment.

The use of Powder Pink is so soft and elegant and really goes well with the script on the sentiment. Why don't I use the Bitty Bows more often?

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Heartfelt Sympathy

Sympathy cards are hard cards to make. I rarely have one handy, as I prefer to make them especially for the specific person I'm sending them to. In this case, two of my friends lost loved ones in the recent weeks, so I made two of the same beautiful card.

It's not hard to put together a lovely card when you begin with the Detailed Floral Thinlits. They MAKE this card what it is. My standby Heartfelt Sympathy stamp set completes the card. In the middle I used the Smoky Slate gingham ribbon for a beautiful bow. The Basic Pearls and Clear Faceted Gems complete the elegant look.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you are inspired. Make your own cards using Stampin' Up! supplies from my Online Store.

Sending Comfort with Beautiful Ribbon and Flourishing Phrases

I love this card. It's very elegant and I'm sure it will bring comfort and healing to a hurting family I know. I noticed this card on page 94 of the Annual Catalog and I had everything to make one like it. I used a different sentiment and a different ribbon.

The ribbon I used was the Powder Pink 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon. It ties like a dream and it lays perfectly flat. I'm sure you can mail this card without a problem. 

Thanks for looking today! I hope you have a wonderful day.

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You Are Stronger Than You Think

For today's card, I used the Annual Catalog to CASE the oval element on the card. I love having the catalog because it is endless inspiration. If you don't have all the supplies to make a card, just improvise or change it to create the card you need.

This beautiful paper is from the Petal Garden Designer Series Paper Stack. It's one of many choices if you check out the catalog!

Thanks for looking today! I hope you are inspired. Take a moment to leave a comment so I know you were here.

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Sending Silver Sympathy

I don't like making sympathy cards, however, they are a necessity for card-givers like me. I've learned lately to keep at least one on hand at all times. There are times when you want your card to arrive in a timely fashion or you wish to be able to drop one off with flowers at short notice.

I hadn't used my Flourishing Phrases set much and I got this new Detailed Floral Thinlits dies recently. WOW. Packs a punch without much effort on my part. I chose Basic Black, Basic Gray, Whisper White and Silver Foil paper and I think it's very elegant looking. I accented some of the flowers using Metallic Enamel Shapes and *free* ribbon from Sale-A-Bration.

I'm glad you stopped by today. Won't you leave me a comment? I love reading each one.

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From the Heart -- January Pals Blog Hop

Welcome to the Pals Blog Hop for January 2017. We are thankful you stopped by to take a look at our 2017 Blog Hop monthly themes.  

This month our projects showcase themes that are “from the heart.” This includes any of the following themes… Valentine’s Day, Thinking of You, Get Well and/or Sympathy. We hope to provide you with lots of ideas and that you enjoy our creations.

You may just be starting the Blog Hop or may have come from the previous link from the Line-up on the Pals Blog Hop listing shown below.  The full lineup will help you move along from blog to blog so you may see all the projects.

My cards are a "family" of sympathy cards. You see, a patriarch I know passed away last week and I know his widow and his three grown children, therefore I wanted to give four separate cards to show my love and send comfort.

After making the first card using a 4" x 5-1/4" print from Falling in Love Designer Series paper, I decided to use the rest of the 4" strip I cut for two more cards. 

My 4th card is just the Crumb Cake card stock base with the same rows of Gold Embossed Delicate Details images. I used all of the images from the stamp set and just placed them on my clear block, making sure they were straight. I used my Stampin' Grid paper to see through the block while placing the images.

You see here my "family" of cards (minus the one without designer series paper).

I hope you enjoyed looking. Please leave me a comment so I know you were here! 

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Thanks for visiting. To continue with the hop, please refer to the Blog Hop Line-up below. We hope to see you on next month’s Pals Blog Hop! 

Blog Hop Line-Up:

1. Susan Itell at Simple Stampin'
2. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
3. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
4. Amy Hoptay at Craft Carnivore
5. Wendy Klein at Doggone Delightful Stampin'
6. Staci Rivera at Clever Bow Tie Designs
7. Nancy Gleason at My Stampin Space
8. Debbie Crowley at expressively deb…
9. Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
10. Denise Hoepfner at The Mountain Magpie
11. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
12. Jennifer Michalski at Stamping Serenity
13. Patti MacLeith at Papercrafts by Patti
14. Lynn Tague at Beyond Beaches & Blessings
15. Karen Hallam at Karen's Stampin' Habit!
16. Sara Hicks Stuart at Sentiments by Sara
17. Lisa Ann Bernard  at Queen B Creations
18. Katy McGloin at Just Fun Stamping