Sympathy Card

I only had an hour and a half to make this card this morning before heading off to a funeral, so I quickly checked out a few crafty challenges for inspiration. Usually it takes me three to four hours to complete a card because I second guess myself over and over, but today, partly because of the great inspiration and partly because of the time crunch, I completed it in record time. I just had a moment to snap a photo of it before I left, and here it is!

Recipe:
Words of Comfort & Best Wishes stamp sets
Sweetheart papers
Black & Colonial White cardstock
Baby Pink, Cotton Candy, Black & Versamark ink
White gel pen (Sakura)
Gold embossing powder
Paper Flowers (Recollections)
Flutter Just Blooms paper shapes
Licorice Opaques pearls
Cricut Artistry cartridge: frame
Pattern: Sketch-n-Scrap card sketch #237

Challenges: Tic Tac Toe Challenges #202 (used the top row with gold + butterfly + die cut)

Inkspirational Challenges #286 Mood Board (inspired by the pink flowers and the white window frame in the upper left corner)

Bella Peace and Comfort Card

One of my husband's coworkers lost her father this week, so he asked me to make a sympathy card for her. I haven't made a card for a long time, so it was enjoyable to dive back into that world! I pulled out a card base and some scraps of paper and got to work. I'm not sure I've ever made a sympathy card, so this was a new experience for me. I tried to strike a good balance, so hopefully the resulting card is neither too girly (since it's from my hubby) or overly happy looking (since it's a sad occasion).

Recipe:
Words of Comfort & Diverse Backgrounds stamp sets
Bella papers
Hollyhock, Smoky Plum, Canary, Colonial White & White Daisy cardstock
Hollyhock, Smoky Plum, Creme Brulee & Olive ink
Black marker
ShinHan Touch Twin markers
Pattern: Try Stamping on Tuesday #502 (rotated left)

Challenges: Inspirational Challenges #236 Grow (lots of growing things on this card)

Clementine Card - Love and Hugs

The Clementine paper packet ended up being so easy to work with. The colors were bright, but not too bright, and I loved the addition of some neutrals to create a nice balance. On this card, I added a bit of texture by using my Swiss Dot Cuttlebug embossing folder.

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Recipe:
Words of Comfort & Whoo's Your Valentine stamp sets
Clementine Level 2 papers
Creme Brulee, Saddle & Champagne cardstock
Saddle ink
Colonial White grosgrain ribbon
Colonial White metal tag & brad
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: scalloped border
Pattern: Mojo Monday 267