My Heart Goes Out to You

Inspiration: Hand Stamped Sentiments #298

Unfortunately, I was in need of a sympathy card this week as my godfather's spouse lost her father. I could have looked in my card stash to find something already made, but since this is someone from the family, I felt like making something taylored-made for her. My last haul included the Forever Fall papers from Simple Stories, a beautiful fall collection in unexpected colors. Something about the patterns and colors of this fall collection lent itself well to a sympathy card. The haul also included some foil sheets, which I was curious to use with some of the adhesives I already have on hand at home. I had gold in mind, but the store was all out, so on a whim, I tried the Amber Watercolor sheets from Deco Foil, which has some nice shading to it, going from silver to amber. Here, I applied the foil to chipboard hearts, covered with the Cosmic Shimmer Flake & Glitter Glue (initially bought to go with their gilding flakes). The coverage I got was not even, but it was not the look I was looking for here, so I was fine with it. I used a Antique Bronze Distress Crayon to fill in the empty spaces and the outside borders of the chipboard.

 

 

 

 

Supplies
Stamps: Pensées empathiques (Love & Sympathy - Stampin' Up!)
Cardstock: Midnight Muse (Stampin' Up!)
Patterned Papers: Forever Fall (Simple Stories)
Ink: Night of Navy (Stampin' Up! Classic Ink)
Accessories: Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder, On Board Mix & Match Chipboard,
Burlap Ribbon (threaded in ribbon), True Gentleman Designer Buttons (Stampin' Up!);
Antique Bronze Distress Crayon (Ranger); Oak Woodgrain A2 Envelope (envelopes.com);
Forever Fall Cardstock Stickers (Simple Stories); Amber Watercolor Foil Sheets (Deco Foil);
Outside In Stitched Rectangle Stackables Lawn Cuts (Lawn Fawn)

 

Comments

[Fiona Whitehead]

So sorry to hear you actually had to make this card - that sentiment in the middle is so poignant. Such a beautiful card to receive on the loss of a loved one - and its a great take on our sketch. Thanks for joining us at Hand Stamped Sentiments this week

[Debbie Mageed]

Beautiful! Sympathy cards are always the hardest for me, especially for someone close to me. I am sure that she will find much comfort in this card. Thank you so much for playing with us at Cardz 4 Galz and hope you can join us again soon.

[Jenny Engelke]

This is such an eclectic combination but it's so pleasing to the eye! A beautiful card and sentiment for a solemn occasion. Blessings to your Godfather. Thanks for playing long with us at HSS!

[Bree Renwick]

This is such a pretty card. I love the pattern mixing and fun textures! Thank you for joining us at HSS!

[Robbie]

These cards are always the hardest to make. Thanks for joining us at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

Robbie