I do believe that a handmade sympathy card is one of the kindest things we can give someone suffering loss. A friend lost her husband this week, so I made this simple card using Bloom with Hope rubberstamp set. It's my favorite hostess set in the new Stampin Up! Catalog.
I have pretty strong opinions about sympathy cards. I want them to convey love and care and have that special touch of being handmade. But I don't want glitz or bright colors, and they should be fairly simple. It's not the time to bring out every Big Shot die and embellishment. Death is sobering, and when someone is in a time of mourning, although they don't need to be surrounded by all black, I also don't think it's appropriate or helpful to bring in a bunch of sparkle and shine. Okay, now I've shared my take on sympathy cards. You can agree or disagree!
This sympathy card is actually a take on a birthday card we made at my New Catalog Release/BOGO party. You may wonder how that can be! You can see that card here. I had pieces leftover and decided to scale the card back just a wee bit–it was already pretty simple, and add the designer series paper and new Venetian Crochet Trim for a touch of subdued elegance. I think this also showcases the great versatility in Bloom with Hope stamp set.
Stampin' Up! Supplies, *Indicates New Catalog Products:
- Stamps: *Bloom with Hope rubberstamp set
- Ink: Black Staz On Pad; *Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad
- Paper: Old Olive, *Blackberry Bliss, Very Vanilla Cardstocks; Brights Designer Series Paper Stack
- Accessories: Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Ovals Framelit Dies; Aquapainters, *Venetian Crochet Trim
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