Korin gave us a sketch that I thought was well-suited for a sympathy card. Maybe it is because I needed one :( They are the most difficult for me to do. As much as I tried to add the smaller panel with the sentiment on it, I elected to stamp the sentiment directly on the main bg by itself. Adding a smaller panel just seemed to make the card too busy.
I embossed the background stamp with black and cut it down in size to make a smaller panel. I just felt drawn to this as it just seemed to be calming. Maybe it is because our friends loves nature. I hope it comforts them, as they had to take their daughter off life support today. They are now just waiting.
Thanks so much for looking, I appreciate it.
Date: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 GMT Views: 1533
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Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50473
Wed, Aug 22, 2012 @ 2:05 PM
This card is lovely..it does have a calming effect when you look at it. What terrible heartache for your friends..I can't image. May they find support in good friends like you.
Registered: January 6, 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 20543
Wed, Aug 22, 2012 @ 2:06 PM
I'm so sorry that you needed a sympathy card! But what you've created is very beautiful and sure to bring comfort!
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Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92405
Wed, Aug 22, 2012 @ 2:30 PM
Absolutely beautiful, Barb. I know how heart-breaking it is to even craft such a card under these sad circumstances. Your friends will know that you are feeling their loss too. A very sensitive and compassionate card.
Registered: February 13, 2005 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 26256
Wed, Aug 22, 2012 @ 4:59 PM
I hope your friends find comfort in your beautiful card. Sympathy cards are always so hard to create but your circumstances make it even harder. Very sorry.
Registered: April 4, 2008 Location: Sahuarita, Arizona originally from New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 18436
Wed, Aug 22, 2012 @ 6:11 PM
what a great card for your friends in their time of sorrow... love the silhouette stamp you used and the lovely sentiment... also the colours are so calming... love it....
Registered: August 14, 2007 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 30863
Wed, Aug 22, 2012 @ 7:42 PM
Barb...you're like me....it doesn't take too much for me to think I've gone over the top. I think your choice was a good one. Your card is beautiful. That image is totally awesome....I've never seen it!
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