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Heartfelt Sympathy

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Poster: MattsGirl

This is a sympathy card that I made for a sweet friend. This is going waaaay outside of my comfort zone but I thought I would try to add some extra punched leaves, etc. to my card. Lots of punched branches and a sweet little bird is perched in the upper right corner...not sure if you can tell because my photo is not the greatest. Anyway, thanks for looking!

***Edited photo-much better now!

Date: Sunday, September 9, 2012 GMT
Views: 2583
Favorited: 25

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Keywords: Stampin' Up!; Flourishes; Papertrey Ink

Stamps: Summer Blossoms-Flourishes; Year of Flowers Carnations-PTI

Paper: Black, White-PTI

Ink: Wisteria Wonder-SU!, Versafine Black; Tea Dye Duo-PTI

Accessories: Bird Punch-SU!; nesties, Sizzix EF; Frosted Lace Stickles; ribbon

Techniques: stamping; dry embossing

Difficulty (1-Easy 5-Advanced): 1

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stampingout

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Registered: June 28, 2007
Location: SW Ohio
Posts: 26680

Sun, Sep 09, 2012 @ 6:31 PM

Wow! Absolutely stunning!

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Blooms in a Box

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Registered: March 24, 2006
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Sun, Sep 09, 2012 @ 6:34 PM

Katie, what a beautiful work you did for your friend, it will surely bring blessing. White cards...the worst the photograph, and the most gorgeous to make. I can only imagine how wonderful this is IRL. Your leaves play up the verse so well, and I adore that wee touch of blue! Love how you tucked in that precious lil bird! Your heart is all over this sweet friend, it shows! Hugs, and one for Baxie!

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Pat Smethers
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Tenia Sanders-Nelson

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Registered: September 7, 2005
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Sun, Sep 09, 2012 @ 6:35 PM

Gorgeous!!!

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sillyfilly

Stazon Splitcoast

Registered: March 19, 2005
Location: Rural Missouri, beautiful country.
Posts: 21021

Sun, Sep 09, 2012 @ 6:42 PM

This is beautiful. I like how you tucked the leaves between the layers. The embossing is lovely as is the little bit of blue.

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Rachelrose

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Registered: March 13, 2012
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Sun, Sep 09, 2012 @ 6:47 PM

Really lovely.

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Holstein

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Registered: October 19, 2007
Location: Packer Country, WI
Posts: 77691

Sun, Sep 09, 2012 @ 6:48 PM

Now girl...that's the way to use those embossing folders. This is stunning. Love the soft look of your sponging. just the right amount. All your other elements make for one gorgeous card. Into my favs. tfs

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Linda

Dockside

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Registered: January 20, 2010
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Sun, Sep 09, 2012 @ 7:00 PM

Very beautiful! I love the soft almost monochromatic colours. The bird is a lovely touch. Your friend will truly appreciate this I think.

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Ann

nwilliams6

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Registered: June 4, 2009
Location: Deatsville, Alabama
Posts: 116803

Sun, Sep 09, 2012 @ 7:38 PM

Wow - this is gorgeous! What a lovely sympathy card - so elegant and sweet. I am putting it in my favs right now Katie! Hugz!

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irishgreensue

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Registered: February 21, 2007
Location: Bay City, MICHIGAN
Posts: 17556

Sun, Sep 09, 2012 @ 8:56 PM

Oh, Katie, this weekend you are really showing your heart. with the get well and sympathy cards. I love white cards and you softened it up so nicely with a hint of color in the light touch sponging. Love the leaves framing your layers like a hug - just so beautiful!

Between what we saw last week and these cards, you are giving us a multifaceted look at your God given talents. Thanks for sharing it with us! HUGS!

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SUE aka GREENIE - Twisted Sistah
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Kushabella

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Registered: August 21, 2007
Location: Georgia
Posts: 3232

Mon, Sep 10, 2012 @ 9:17 AM

Layer of white are my fave - the touch of color around your sentiment is perfect.....then those sweet leaves and cute little birdie. Sympathy cards are hard to make and hard to receive, I know this one will be a blessing to the one who receives it. A stunning and lovely card.

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hobbydujour

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Registered: February 5, 2007
Location: St. Louis, MO
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Mon, Sep 10, 2012 @ 4:55 PM

No one would suspect that you are out of your comfort zone. This is GORGEOUS!! Love the subtle sponging on some of the embossing and the soft blue seems so appropriate.

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Sallie