Sympathy for a friend

I made this sympathy for a friend who lost her husband.  I truly don't like making sympathy cards because my heart breaks for the person who has lost a loved one, especially at a young age.  I sat down at my desk to stamp the other day and had the striped piece of Envelope Paper left over.  I decided to pair it with the Blushing Bride die cut flowers from Sunshine Wishes.  I thought it was soft enough for a sympathy card and I wanted to add to my stash, so I added Smoky Slate and embossed the sentiment from Cottage Greetings and finished with a White Perfect Accent.. I saw the sad news on Facebook the next day.  I was relieved that my card was made and ready to send.  It makes it a whole lot easier.   Let me know if I can answer any questions. Thanks for stopping by!

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Such a gorgeous color combination from the talented Katy McGloin!!  I had a little bit of trouble getting started and then thought of my Sprinkles of Life set.  I was going to make a black raspberry ice cream cone but ended up making a cupcake.  I used Thoughtful Banners for the sentiment on the first card.  The dsp is actually envelope paper in Sweet Sugarplum.  I tied the Rouched Ribbon with some Island Indigo Bakers Twine from a Paper Pumpkin kit.  I added a touch of Clear Wink of Stella on the flames after coloring in with Copics.  And you know me, I ended up making another card to see if I liked it any better.   On the second, I used Birthday Blossoms and the Pansy Punch.  It is mounted on two layers of doilies.  The sentiment is from Balloon Celebration, and I finished it off with a few enamel shapes.

Please let me know which one you like best.  Thanks for stopping by!  

Product List

• Sprinkles Of Life Photopolymer Stamp Set [139971]
• Tree Builder Punch [138295]
• Thoughtful Banners Photopolymer Bundle [142330]
• Birthday Blossoms Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139471]
• Pansy Punch [130698]
• 2016-2018 In Color Envelope Paper [141698]
• Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953]
• Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [126975]
• Island Indigo 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122923]
• Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad [126986]
• Sweet Sugarplum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141418]
• Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [141400]
• Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad [141395]
• Sweet Sugarplum 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon [141428]
• Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]
• Layering Squares Framelits Dies [141708]
• Delicate White Doilies [141701]
• 2015-2017 In Color Doilies [141674]
• 2016-2018 In Color Enamel Shapes [141410]