Saturday, September 4, 2010

With Sympathy and Papertrey Paper Dolls Challenge #19

I don't know about you but I think Sympathy cards are one of the hardest cards to make along with masculine cards.  I had a friend this week contact me to make her a sympathy card.  She
said she would rather buy one that is HANDMADE than buy one from the store.
Once I asked her if it was for a female, then it became a bit easier!


I saw this card by Nerina and just had to stamp my flowers this way too! 


This card was made for the Papertrey Paper Dolls Challenge and was hosted by Michelle S. 
Her challenge was:
1. Use a stamp/stamp set that is new
2.  A Product that is brand new and never used

So for my card, the "With Sympathy" stamp was new/never used and I used Soft Stone
cardstock for the base.  I can't believe I had never even opened this cardstock to see how subtle and beautiful is is.  I also used some new satin ribbon from Michael's too!

{With Sympathy}
All supplies PTI unless stated.
Stamps:  Four of a Kind, Communique Sentiments
Paper:  Soft Stone, Smokey Shadow, Sweet Blush
Ink:  Charcoal Palette, Sweet Blush
Misc:  Scallop border punch (SU), satin ribbon (Michaels), Top Note die (SU), Oyster Baubles (Stamping Bella)

21 comments:

Jamie Lane Designs said...

Beautiful card.

Lisa Voerg said...

How beautiful! I love the layout of this card and that ribbon is sooooo beautiful.

Aimes said...

This is so soft and beautiful! I love your colour combo.
I sadly have to make a sympathy card too this weekend, though it's for a guy and his dad who passed away this week - now that's a toughie for a guy card phobe like me!
Hugs,
Aimes
x

Laurie said...

Amy this is so pretty! I love that silver ribbon!

Beebeebabs said...

Amy such a beautiful card tfs!!!

Kara said...

gorgeous!! i love pink and gray together!!

Adele Fowler said...

this is gorgeous, love everything about it!! :)

Mariana said...

You did an excellent job, I love your color combo, your great ribbon, everything, I am sure she will be very pleased!!

Jen Carter said...

Beautiful! I agree sympathy cards are hard to make but you nailed this one on the head. LOVE the ribbon and flowers!

Dana said...

*gasp* This is beyond beautiful Amy. Soft, lovely, gentle, and stunning all rolled into one. That ribbon is an incredible touch that really pulls the eye in. Wonderful, even if it was hard to make.

Diane Jaquay said...

The focal panel with that luscious ribbon is AMAZING! LOVE it!

Paulina said...

I think this card is beautiful. I agree that sympathy cards are hard to create, but I think you did it beautifully.

Keva said...

Oh my. Amy, this is SO beautiful. I literally gasped when saw it. Just beautiful!!

Lindsay said...

This is just lovely Amy! I love these colors together.

Cindy Haffner said...

Amy this is GORGEOUS!!

Silke Ledlow said...

Simply BEAUTIFUL Amy!!! Sympathy cards are the hardest to make for me too....your friend is gonna be so pleased and it will put a smile on the recipient too!!! Have a wonderful long weekend!!! Hugs ~S~

Alice said...

very elegant color combo! gorgeous card!

Marge said...

Sympathy cards are very difficult & you've handled it so beautifully and subtly here with your soft colors! I love this flower done this way -- gonna have to "borrow" that idea.

Michelle (abzzymom) said...

Your card is lovely, so soft and feminine. Your color choice is very soothing. I really like what you did with the flowers. It's always fun to learn new ways to use our stamps. Sympathy cards are always sad to make, but you did a great job on this one.

Katie said...

This card is beautiful. The soft stone looks amazing for this card. And the big 'ol bow...love it!

Barbara said...

What a gorgeous color combo! I love this, Amy!!!

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