Sadly, I was in need of a sympathy card as a sick friend passed away on Friday. She was a part of my yoga group and will be sorely missed. I figured that if I must make one why not add it to a challenge while I was at it. It will be entered into the Triple B TB August 2026 Challenge.
I took an A2 panel and die cut a label aperture through it. Before doing anything else I ensured where to adhere the sentiment so it shows through because I knew I was going to use foam tape to lift it up from the main card. The actual sentiment comes from a book of essential inserts by HunkyDory Crafts and I used a larger label die to glue it behind. Dies are by Spellbinders Nestabilities. Once the layer was added to the main card front I proceeded with the rest.
Using an older die set from GKD, I die cut 9 flowers, placed them on a sticky mat, pounced colour, then using a Sakura gel pen I made the lines darker for more definition. With a paper styler and some foam I added a curve to all of them and then added the silver flat backs to their centers. These were then glued to the layer as you see in the photo.
I made an envelope for this card to ensure the flowers would have more space as the regular envelopes don’t allow for this much dimension. I will, however, be delivering this in person sometime later this week. We don’t have yoga for a few weeks as our teacher is on vacation, but we shall be having a coffee together on Thursday in Fern’s honour. A couple of us will miss her for more than just her personality as she also took care of our dogs once in a while.
Thanks for joining me today, you and your time is appreciated.
Lavender House Creations 
Lovely card! Sorry for the loss of your friend.
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Thanks Lisa
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Lovely card. Sorry for the loss of your friend. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
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Thanks Gayle, she will be missed by many.
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So sorry for the loss of your friend. Your card is so pretty. the blooms are lovely.
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Thanks Judy, I hope her hubby likes it.
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Beautiful card. I’m sorry for your loss.
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Thanks Lisa
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Such a lovely card with the cascade of flowers. So sorry to hear about the loss of your friend
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Thanks Deb.
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Oh my friend … I’m so sorry for your loss! Your card is simplistic yet beautifully designed! Love the cascade of flowers! Well done! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Triple B challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often. Darlene . . . Triple B Challenge Co-Owner
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Many thanks Darlene.
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Such a fabulous card – you have done justice to this very sad occasion – I’m very sorry for your loss xx
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Thanks Lynda
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Very sorry for your loss. Beautiful “labour of love” went into creating this sympathy card for your dear friend. The flower petals are lovely with your detailing each petal. Choice of your favourite colour is very appropriate too.
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