Sympathy Trio
I made this set of 3 sympathy cards for the Featured Stamper challenge at SCS on Sunday. The featured stamper this week was Charlene, or LilLuvsStampin as we all know her at SCS. Her gallery is fabulous and it was fun choosing which card to do. But I was on a mission when I went into her gallery, so that made it easier! I knew I needed to do several sympathy cards, so I wanted to select a card that would be suitable as a sympathy card and that would be easy enough to quickly produce several cards. Here is the card of Charlene’s that I chose, and below is my CASE of her card.
The card on the upper left is the one that would be the direct case. For the other 2 I merely changed the orientation of the card for a little different look. To make these cards I stamped the floral image in More than Mustard on the ivory/saffronish striped DP (non-SU) for sort of a watermark effect. Then, with the small tip of the black marker, I just dotted the flower center for a little interest and definition. The sentiment was stamped, the panel was matted in black, ribbon adhered and the panel was then attached to the card. These were SUPER quick to make — 15 minutes or LESS per card!!! Oh yes, I almost forgot, I then outlined the petals with a glue pen and covered with Dazzling Diamonds. All 3 are done that same way, but it shows up best on the card at the lower left. They are very sparkly IRL!!!
- Stamps: Blush by Penny Black. With Sympathy by Stampendous.
- Paper: So Saffron, Basic Black. The DP was a card front in a pack of cards at Michaels by The Paper Company — the pattern was called Ivory Stripe.
- Ink: More Mustard, Versa Fine Black Onyx. Black Marker.
- Accessories: Black organdy ribbon, Sakura Quickie Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds.
That’s it!!! I’m glad to have 3 feminine sympathy cards done!!! I have so much stamping to get done this week, I am hoping for daily uploads all week long!!! I’ll be working with some new sets from Flourishes and I am expecting my SU Spring Mini preorder in Monday or Tuesday. I’ll have some baby cards to do when that box arrives!!! (and all the pretty new papers to work with!!!) And, of course, more Christmas cards need to be done as well!!! Thanks much for stopping in. Hope to see you again soon!!!
I love these…probably since I picked up the same pack of note cards to which I plan to do something similar! Great job esp. on the challenging sympathy card type.
These are beautiful! (as usual) Thanks for sharing!!
Sharon, these cards are beautiful!
these are lovely, Sympathy cards are always difficult, but these are so elegant and simple.
Gorgeous cards, Sharon. I especially like the touch of Dazzling Diamonds around the edges. I would not have though of that. TFS!
Sharon, yet again you’ve shown some fine examples of how it doesn’t have to take all day to make a totally fabulous card! I absolutely love the idea of these. Thanks for such inspiration!
These are very pretty, Sharon!!! I love the stamping on dp– it does have that watermark look– very elegant.
Very elegant cards! TFS!
Beautiful!!!
So lovely Sharon! I love the combo of the watermark and sparkly looks- stunning!
Beautiful cards, will need to case! Love the watermark! TFS
Carolyn
Sharon these are stunning. So simple and elegant and perfect for sympathy cards. I so enjoy your work. Can’t wait to see what’s next. TFS
Absolutely beautiful Sharon! You always amaze me with your artistic talent. I can’t wait to see what you upload this week with the new stamps and papers.
Stunning! These are beautiful–love them!
Beautiful, beautiful cards.
Absolutely stunning!
These are so very lovely!
These are soo petty. Just lovely and they convey just the right feeling!
A very easy design made very special with your soft colors, black accent layer, ribbon and sentiment. TFS
Charlene is one of my fav. stampers!
I have a card picked out to CASE, but have not had time yet, but it will happen
Just beautiful, Sharon, as everything you create! I must give up hoarding my DP! The only thing more beautiful than new DP is stamped DP! Thanks for sharing, and inspiring!
great CASE….these are gorgeous!
Those flowers are so pretty and sparkly! I love the paper and pretty ribbon too!
Hi Sharon! I finally got around to CAS-ing you! Still much in love with what you did here!
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