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I decided to update my Sympathy card stash, as it has got a bit low of late.
I had the idea to use autumnal tones and my tiny maple leaf stamp, so that was my starting point
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I 'inked' the stamp with my watercolour crayons, spritzed and stamped... it took a bit of trial and error before I got a panel of leaves I was happy with
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I laid everything out, and decided that the base was too stark, although the colour was what I wanted, so I embossed it with a magazine freebie embossing plate that had sat around for years.
The result was 'okay', but just, after several passes through the Cuttlebug.
Don't think I will be using it again... it may end up in file 13...
I mounted that panel, and the gold embossed sympathy panel on orange, and then gold papers.
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I decorated the inside of the card with more leaves, stamped in the same colour and manner, as was the envelope, which showed in the first photo
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A very elegant card Maxine.
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful serene one! Perfect for a condoleance card! Enjoy the weekend!
ReplyDeleteI think we all hate making these cards Maxine but yours is very elegant and thanks for sharing with us at Crafty Calendar x
ReplyDeleteSympathy cards are so hard for me to make. I LOVE yours though and this is so pretty and serene looking. Love the touches of gold and the beautiful leaves.
ReplyDeleteLynn
The simple design is perfect for a Sympathy card. The gold frame really makes it pop. Thanks for sharing with Word Art Wednesday this week. Take Care!
ReplyDeleteOH! My goodness I am in the middle of a similar design card. Yours is lovely, with the embossing and a lovely insert too.
ReplyDeleteFaith x
I think this is such a pretty sympathy card Maxine. The leaves are gorgeous and I love the added gold and orange frames on the kraft colored card base. I can see the embossing well, I knew it had texture right away, so I vote to keep the folder for when you don't want a bold emboss. It looks really pretty! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteMaxine, this looks amazing. I love the leaves and the subtle colors. The embossing is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThat was a good idea to use the embossing folder. It lifts the card just enough. Love the orange and gold too xx
ReplyDeleteHi Maxine , what a great Sympathy card . I like the embossing as a back drop and use the idea for a few of my cards too . Love the side panel and the leaves .Clever use of your crayons too , I think . Thanks for sharing .
ReplyDeleteWhat a FABULOUS design Maxine! Perfect for a sympathy card! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Can You Handle the Pressure challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
ReplyDeleteDarlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
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what a beautiful card Maxine. Very classy and stunning.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, fab design and spectacular colours x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous sympathy card, so elegant! These kind of card is always so hard to make. You've done a great job!
ReplyDeleteHugs xx
What a nice sympathy card! It goes perfectly with our theme for this month “Anything Goes”. Thanks for joining us at Pattie’s Creations Design Challenge.
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Of all the cards my DW creates these are the least favorite. That said, some of the most elegant cards are this type of card. They are usually created from the heart to the heart of another. Your card is elegant simplicity.Classy does not need to be complicated.
ReplyDeleteHugs and Blessings
What a lovely card, perfect for a sympathy. I love how you stamped your leaves. Lots of wonderful work here, thanks so much for playing along with us over at Can You Handle the Pressure. I hope we see you back again soon!!
ReplyDeleteJudy~ CYHTP DT Designer
Love how you have stamped off the page on the inner page, I always think it looks good like that. I also like the leaves you have used, well the colouring. I like it when leaves have the colours of autumn in them and you have captured this beautifully.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Neet xx
Very elegant, pretty card!
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