One of my yoga and coffee group ladies, lost her mother last week so I made this card for her. I used a Taylored Expression tree die for the focal layer and a StampinUp EF for the background section. After cutting my trees I added some lost shadow ink and before it was dry sprinkled a little silver embossing on top so it has more texture and a little shine. After adding some foam tape I set it aside so I could emboss the background on some StampinUp PP. This was then added this to the entire card front. The die cut was added and using a small piece of scrap card along with using a transfer from some rub-ons I have, I did the little bird. Then I fussy cut before popping it up on foam tape. I cut my circle with another StampinUp set and added the sentiment in Blueprint sketch ink. I also sponged the edges with the same ink.
I’m quite happy with the end result. It has a soft and subtle look that works for a sympathy card.
I’m adding this card to the current challenge at CYHTP although the option of adding fall colours hasn’t been taken.
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Very soothing. I like the trees with the bird in front of the embossed background.
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Thanks so much.
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Lovely card. This is a perfect sympathy card.
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Thanks. Based on something I just learned I shall be making a few more sympathy cards this week. Too many people losing loved ones right now.
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This is beautiful! I love how you added the die cut trees to your embossed trees.
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Thanks Lisa.
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That’s really beautiful! Love the soft shades and the silver birch trees
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Thanks so much
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Absolutely BEAUTIFUL my friend! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Can You Handle the Pressure challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
Darlene
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Thanks Darlene.
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Beautiful sympathy card. The die cut trees are so perfect on the embossed trees.
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Thanks Gerry
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Lovely. The die cut trees on top of the embossed panel was a great idea. A very serene card and perfect for a sympathy card.
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Thanks a lot.
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I’m sorry you need so many sympathy cards, but I do enjoy seeing them. Remember that you bring encouragement to the recipients with your beautiful creations.
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As you say – soft and subtle – lovely. xx
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Thanks
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