Hi Friends, I've had to make five sympathy cards in the past 2 weeks, and that makes me sad. I do like to keep a few sympathy cards on hand, but I must have wiped out my stash a while ago and not noticed. This first batch was made with some brighter colors - Sympathy cards don't have to be dark and sad. You can even put bling on them! It's okay! I had my Darling Details stamps out two weeks ago, so I made this first back using some masking and three colors. Very simple layering - just the…

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Unfortunately, we all have a need for a message of sympathy here and there. It seems that we have an increased need for them as we get older ourselves. But I recall keeping a selection of cards in my desk at work for those sad events as well. This card is one of those that…

My wonderful stamp club met yesterday–what fun we had!! We learned several techniques–which I’ll share later this week! But, I just had to share these beautiful swaps!! The theme was Sympathy or Thank You! […]

Monday, February 5, 2024 Expand your crafting possibilities with the Softly Stippled 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. The stippled florals, grainy earth tones, and textured pastels will make perfect background details and focal point on any card or paper craft project. You can get this DSP free during Sale-A-Bration Card Details: Pebbled Path Cardstock card base: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", folded in half Softly Stippled DSP 2 pieces: 4 3/4" x 3 1/2" and 4 1/2" x 3 1/4" The "With Deepest Sympathy"…

Hello friends!!! I participated in a couple of swaps last month and just got my cards back! I wanted to share them with all of you because they are awesome. Let me know which one is your favorite. Rachael's VIP Swap - Rachael is my friend. She introduced me to Stampin' Up! and got me…

Warning... long post with tons of card ideas to help you use your 6x6 designer paper patterns with 'scenes'!! I've included instructions for 5 ways to make cards with the Meandering Meadow designer paper and a couple bonus cards with the One Horse Open Sleigh paper! I hope you'll have a little time to enjoy

Make This Easy Sympathy Card with Wildly Flowering DSP The hallmark of this easy sympathy card is the Stampin’ Up! Wildly Flowering Designer Series Paper (DSP). I simply cut a 3 x 4 1/2 rectangle into 1” strips to create a screen design. The Comforting Thoughts stamp set is a “must have” for all those occasions where someone could use cheering up (including sympathy cards). It’s available exclusively on-line and on the list of My Favorite Things.

Friday, April 26, 2024 I cased this pretty sympathy card from Pinterest. I love the simple design using the Inked & Tiled Stamp Set. Card Details: Very Vanilla Cardstock: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", folded in half Very Vanilla Hardtack layer: 5 1/4" x 4" Stamped Flowers: Misty Moonlight flower, Mossy Meadow leaves, Pecan Pie for stripes

It’s great to be able to make simple sympathy cards quickly. Follow this tutorial to complete your card in minutes.