Wednesday, January 20, 2016

With Sympathy with Lydia

Hi there Lydia here with you today, and I'll be sharing with you one of the most-heartfelt cards that you can sent. Even though sympathy cards are the least liked cards to make and give, they are needed and can be of great comfort to the receiver.

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For my card I stamped a floral bouquet using In Bloom: Elsa's Florals in a light grey ink. Even though this floral set has lots of winter florals it is great for all year round, roses are great for all occasions right?!?! I wanted my images to have a pencil-sketch look about them so I used a grey coloured pencil to trace the stamped images and add in some simple shading.

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I added some sliver washi on the edge of my card blank just a little away from the edge to leave a thin strip of white too. For the sentiment I used one from A Tree For All Seasons, this is such a great set and has lots of different sentiments in a gorgeous font. 

Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you liked my card and that you have a beautiful day. 

Hugs, Lydia xxx


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15 comments:

  1. How do you come up with something this wonderful!?! Its killing me!! Oh, so beautiful!

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  2. So very elegant and gorgeous, love the grey and perfect for a sympathy card. Truly beautiful!

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  3. Oh SO beautiful, and would be most appreciated for any occasion, but so much when one's heart is sad, Lydia!
    =]

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  4. Tender and heart-felt...beautiful card.

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  5. A lovely card! Thanks for sharing--I struggle with how to make these cards.

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  6. Such a beautiful sympathy card!!!

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  7. So lovely and soft, perfect for a sympathy card!

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  8. This card is stunning Lydia. I would love to see you do this on video just to see the shading done. Just beautiful!

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  9. This card is so beautiful, and I am sure will be a source of comfort and reflection to the recipient. Wonderful work.

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  10. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING card Lydia - LOVE IT!!!
    Your design is a DELIGHT to the eyes and heart, it's sure to bring comfort!!!

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  11. Gorgeous Sympathy card...those are always a challenge.

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  12. Look at the previous work of the Etobicoke florist and then decide whether his work is appreciative. If you already have a theme in mind or you have already decided which Etobicoke flowers you want to use in the wedding, then ask the florist if they have previously decorated any wedding using your selections. Rainbow roses

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