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Saturday, April 15, 2023

Summer Roses Sympathy

 


Hi Friends!

Today I am sharing another sympathy card designed with stamps, dies, paper and other supplies from Stamp Simply 

Unfortunately, it seems as though I am needing more sympathy cards than ever before.  As we get older, this is normally the case....




As many of you who follow my blog know, I enjoy playing along with online challenges and I decided to incorporate the As You See It #AYSI296 “Balance” Challenge for the layout and will also be linking to the Word Art Wednesday #591- #592 “Anything Goes” Challenge.


If you have not had a chance to check out the inspiration from the Stamp Simply Design Team or the other challenge sites, I hope you will take the time to do so- gorgeous inspiration from all!



This card was another fairly quick one to create (lately, I have been so busy I am trying to design easier cards that are flatter for mailing).

The 4” x 5 ¼” piece of white cardstock for the background was embossed using the Lace embossing folder before trimming and adhering to a piece of black cardstock.



The two rectangle panels (per the sketch) were created with two different patterns from the Candy Ink Drops 6x6 paper (cut to approx. 2” x 3 ¾” and mounted onto black cardstock, trimming close to the edges).


The two panels were overlapped onto the embossed background and the background panel was adhered to a white card base.

The floral image and the “Thinking of You” sentiment from the  Floral Clusters Summer Roses stamp set were stamped onto white cardstock with Versafine Black Onyx Black ink and embossed with clear embossing powder.

The sentiment was die cut with an oval die and mounted onto a black oval (also cut with the same size die).



The floral image was colored with water-based markers and die cut with the coordinating die.  

Mount the floral image die cut onto a plain white die cut (to give the image more stability) and adhere to the card front with dimensional foam.

The “sympathy” sentiment from the Floral Clusters Summer Roses stamp set was stamped using Versamark ink onto black cardstock and heat embossed with white embossing powder.

Once cooled it was die cut with the Farmhouse Sentiment Banners Dies.

The oval and banner sentiment were layered together before adding to the card front with dimensional foam.

The floral image was added as well with dimensional foam and the card as finished off with a few pearls.



Stamp Sets:   Floral Cluster Summer Roses  (Stamp Simply) 

Inks/Mediums:  Versafine Onyx Black, Versamark, Stampin’ Write Markers- Flirty Flamingo, Melon Mambo, Granny Apple Green, Evergreen Envy 

Cardstock/Paper: White, Black, Craft Consortium Ink Drops Candy 6x6

Accessories/Tools: Gemini, Jr., Stamp Simply Steel Dies- Floral Clusters and Sprigs,  Fishtail Sentiment Banners; Spellbinders Nestabilities- Standard Ovals SM, Sizzix 3D Texture Fades A2 Embossing Folder- Lace. Heat Tool, Clear and White Embossing Powder, Kaisercraft Self-Adhesive Round Pearls- Pearl


And don’t forget to check out the Stamp Simply store- so many great items and free shipping on orders of $100 or more.


I hope you have a fabulous weekend, sweet friends and stop by again soon!




6 comments:

  1. Julie, this is absolutely gorgeous! Lovely flowers!

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  2. This is stunning, Julie. You colored those flowers so perfectly that they look life-like. What a wonderful design to showcase these amazing stamps and dies. I love it and I thank you for sharing with us at Word Art Wednesday. It's always greatly appreciated.

    I'd love to have you come HOP along with us at Really Reasonable Ribbon. The hop is still happening, and there are great prizes to we won. You can find the fun here:
    www.reasonableribbon.blogspot.com

    Blessings,
    Karen L

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  3. Wow, Julie, this is so lovely! Great coloring and papers, and sure to bring comfort in a difficult time! Thanks so much for playing at As You See It!

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  4. Julie, this is so lovely! I like that you've gone for bright, hopeful colours even though it is a sympathy card. I really like your two part sentiment in reversed colours - a masterful touch. It's a great pleasure to have you join us again in the gallery at As You See It.

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  5. Beautiful colour and texture, Julie! I'm sure it will bring a touch of hope and comfort to the receiver! Thanks for getting sketchy with us at As You See It Challenges!

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  6. This is stunning! I love the lushness of the papers and embossing. It's all complimented by the beautiful florals. Thanks for playing along with As You See It.

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