I haven't posted these sympathy cards I have had to make over the past couple of months, the first two were shocking, this first one was for one of the girls in our church whose mom passed unexpectantly, she was my age so it really lets you know that at anytime you can be gone from this world.
I used watercolor based markers directly onto the stamp and spritzed with water before stamping. The I took a stencil and went around it to frame it.
- Penny Black - Effulgent stamp using watercolor markers to color then stamp
- Penny Black - Background Basics Stencil
- Stampendous - Orchid Greetings sentiment stamp
I will be adding this card to the Penny Black Saturday Challenge anything goes
The next was for the husband of my cardmaking friend who also died suddenly. I tried adding my white ink to the raised portions of this embossing folder but it didn't turn out as white as I had liked even though I added a lot of layers to it.
- Gemini - Regency Swirls 3D embossing folder/ white ink
- Elizabeth craft designs - With Sympathy die
- Martha Stewart - Pearls
The last was from a lady in our church who lost her mother that was in her late 90's. To me she lived a good long life and was ready to be with her Lord and Savior, so I made the card cheerful, although she will be missed she is happy now :) I used a watercolor page that was already embossed with these butterflies, I used my Aqua pencils to color them and an Aqua pen for the blue background.
- Spectrum Noir - Simply Beautiful, Colorista Aqua watercolor pad, colored using watercolor pencils for butterflies and Aqua pen for blue background
- Taylored Expressions - Care & Comfort sentiment stamp
Thanks for stopping by today,
Connie
9 comments:
Sweet cards for difficult time... Very kind of you. Hugs and blessings.
They are all beautiful cards Connie, so pretty..
Luv CHRISSYxx
These cards are really beautiful and gentle, Connie. Very thoughtful of you to make them and I know that they will bring comfort.
-Soma
Three very nice cards which will bring comfort to each of the recipients.
All the best Jan
I'm sorry you've had to make them, dear Connie, but they are beautiful and, as has been said, sure to bring comfort.
Amalia
xo
Sometimes it's hard for me to even post sympathy cards. I make and send them, but then I don't post. Your cards are beautiful and heartfelt. I'm especially fond of the last card because it has a cheering up quality. I would like to make more sympathy cards like that.
Always the hardest to make, but these are so beautiful! Your 1st one with the dreamy water colored image is gorgeous! I love the soft white ink, that is such a great technique and always turns out beautifully! And your last one is so pretty, yes a celebration of a good long life--that's how I felt when my Mom passed just over a year ago....time is a crazy thing! These are beautiful, Connie.
They are beautiful, Connie xoxo
Connie, your sympathy cards are truly heartfelt and beautiful. The watercolor technique on the first card is so delicate and soothing, and the white ink on the embossed design of the second card adds a lovely touch. The cheerful butterflies on the third card are a wonderful way to celebrate a life well-lived. Thank you for sharing your creativity and for bringing comfort through your art. Wishing you peace and strength during this time.
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