Hi everyone. Today I made a sympathy card to send to my ex-sister-in-law and family (my nieces and nephews). She just lost her dad ... a wonderful man who I met over 35 years ago. It's a difficult time.
I used today's Muse (#63) card (by Therese Calvrid) as my jumping off point. I changed the layout slightly by removing the frame and leaving some space at the bottom of my main panel (it is flush with the top of the card). This seemed to work well with the design, which is a sponged background using a pebbles stencil that I cut with my Cameo. I die cut the leaf sprig and stamped a design to give it some interest. Although it may be hard to tell in the photo above, the sentiment banner is curved for added dimension.
Therese's card
Stamps: BBD3 (Annabelle Stamps); Thoughts of You (Rubber-Art Stamps)
Paper: 110 lb. White (Neenah); Whisper White, Soft Suede (SU!)
Ink: River Rock, Sahara Sand, Soft Sky, Soft Suede (SU!)
Accessories & Tools: Silhouette Cameo cutting machine, clear plastic sheets, sponges, Leaf Die (Sizzix)
Challenge:
Muse #63
Loll, I love the colours and shading you used to sponge the stencil. It makes a fabulous background for the leaf.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautifully sponged background Loll and your gorgeous leaf is perfect to show it off
ReplyDeleteAnne
Such a lovely sponged background Loll which shows off your leaf perfectly.
ReplyDeleteKaren x
Such a beautiful card, love those subtle colours in the background and the added stamping on the leaves is perfect!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Loll, love the background, so soft.
ReplyDeleteLove & Hugs
Jacquie J xxx
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What a lovely card Loll, I love that soft pebble background with those fabulous colors. Soft and subdued but striking. Love the leaf die too. Sorry you had to make a sympathy card, but it is such a pretty one that gives the sense of peace. Hugs
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card, Loll! I love the background and the texture on the leaf sprig. Sorry to hear about your need for this card. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Loll-I love your pebble background and the leaf stands out perfectly against it ;)
ReplyDeleteNessa xx
So pretty in these natural colours! Thanks for joining us at Muse this week, Loll!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous take on Therese' card, Loll! Love the softness of your background and beautiful neutral color palette...such a lovely sympathy card!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness this is such a beauty, lovely Colors and a perfect design :)
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, Loll ... the background colours are so soft and serene ... such a lovely backdrop for the dimensional leaves. Just a perfect sympathy card! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteI love that background, Loll...simply gorgeous design! Such wonderful soothing colors.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful card, I really like it. Background is super!
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