Sadly cards expressing sympathy are needed from time to time and I feel they ought not to be too elaborate so I've made this one, hoping of course that it will stay in my box for a long time. I was inspired by an idea shown in a video from Christine Stokes who demonstrates lots of really interesting techniques. Although this card is clean and simple it includes die cutting, stamping, embossing, ink sponging and gilding flakes with a touch of gilding wax. The sentiment was computer generated to fit a small stitched rectangle die.
Dies - Old Paper and Feathers from Gummiapan
Stamp - background textures from All and Create
Sentiment Dies - Stampin' Up and Press Cut.
Silver Gilding flakes from Indigo Blue
It's absolutely beautiful and good to have in stock. I love the colour. Also love watching Christine Stokes who is a great talent.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a pretty card, and feathers always remind me of those who have left us here in this world. Beautifully created.
ReplyDeleteAlways difficult ones to make Val, but this is elegant and so pretty in the soft colours for purpose.
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We all hate making these cards Val but this one is beautiful
ReplyDeleteAnne
You have made a superb sympathy card here Val. I agree they shouldn't be too elaborate. You've nailed it with this one. LOVE the old paper die and the little feathers. xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Val,
ReplyDeleteI love the design of this card and it's perfect for the occasion.
The inky background looks very beautiful.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
So elegant and perfect for a sympathy card.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Val, perfect for a sad occasion. xx
ReplyDeleteWow Val! You wasted no time with the Gummiapan dies. What a truly beautiful Sympathy card this is. I adore it. Loving the Old Paper die in action too.
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Di xx