Sunday, February 17, 2013

A sympathy card

Today I'm sharing a sympathy card that I made over the weekend.  Sadly, I've depleted my stash of sympathy cards recently.  In fact, over the past few months I've had the need for quite a few sympathy cards.

This card is going into the challenge at The Play Date Cafe - challenge #169.  A very pretty color palette, don't you think?
Since my last few cards have been quite elaborate, I decided to go clean & simple with this card.

I've used a new (to me) linen texture cardstock for this card.  It's called White Linen Essentials by Ellen Hutson.  The texture is just beautiful.  Subtle enough that you can still get a clear stamped image.  I tried sponging on it recently...loved it.  I'll share that card when I have time.  You might be able to see the texture if you click on the closeup photo above.

Thanks for stopping in.  I appreciate all of my visitors!



Supplies:
Card stock: bordering blue (SU), white linen essentials (Ellen Hutson)
Stamps: BB: houndstooth, turning a new leaf, signature greetings II (PTI)
Ink: blushing bride, sage shadow, bordering blue (SU), onyx black versafine (Tsukinko)
Other: blue flat back pearls (Recollections)




4 comments:

  1. I love textured cardstock, it adds a whole other dimension. Another beautiful card Susie, I really need to make more sympathy cards myself, it's much easier to have them on hand than make them at the time.

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  2. Your card is just stunning! I love the CAS design. Thank you for playing along with The Play Date Cafe!

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  3. So pretty, Susie! Love the peaceful colors and the CAS design! It's nice to switch it up! I used to be nothin' but a 'pile it on' gal, and I'm sure some would say...'You still are!!!'...but I really enjoy playing more with my stamps again! Thought I started following you before, so I'm so glad you left the comment on the PR blog...couldn't remember how to find you!!! I'm following now!

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  4. I've alway wanted to be crafty enough to make my own cards. I think it adds such a beautiful personal touch and in it of itself, is a wonderful gift! Very beautiful.

    xoxo,

    Jules of Canines & Couture
    www.caninesandcouture.com

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