With Sincere Sympathy

There is nothing worse than making a sympathy card.  It's so hard to figure out what to use and what to say.  I wanted to add to my stash so I have them ready. I cased a card on page 40 of the annual catalog.  I didn't want to use bright yellow for a sympathy.  I reached for the Smoky Slate, stamped the texture from Season of Chic, then embossed with the Distressed Tile embossing folder.  I just love the look that folder gives!  I even decorated the inside with one of the flowers.

I needed to brighten it up a bit, so I chose Bubble Bath and Moody Mauve for the flowers, and Soft Seafoam for the leaves. I don't have much of a current ribbon stash, so I chose Balmy Blue and White Variegated ribbon to tuck in the background.

For the sentiment, I wanted to use a bundle called Heartfelt Hexagon.  I love the sayings and shape. This was popped up and placed on top of the flowers and leaves.  I'd love to hear what your go to color is for sympathy cards.

You can shop for the products I used in my store below.  If you decide you HAVE to buy the Heartfelt Hexagon bundle, I'd be happy to send a free card kit to recreate this.  If it's not for you but you spend $50 or more, I will send the sentiment piece without the greeting and you can add whatever sentiment you have on hand.  Stampin' Up! doesn't allow us to send stamped pieces in our kits.

Some products used: