Freshly Made Sketches: with sympathy

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Happy Monday.

There has been several losses out there...I dread making sympathy cards.  I always tend to go non-traditional:

paper:  chickaniddy crafts/scrumptious  stamps:  reverse confetti/petals 'n posies  ink:  stampin' up white embossing  other:  reverse confetti square tag/heart to heart confetti cuts, cork

The card base is the denim patterned paper by Chickaniddy Crafts.  I love the color green and think of it as a cheerful but not overbearing color.

I was inspired by



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square tag
reverse confetti square tag

heart to heart
reverse confetti heart to heart





petals 'n posies
reverse confetti petals 'n posies

Comments

Cindy Lovell said…
I hear you on the sympathy cards! i feel the same way!!
This is one is gorgeous though!! Great colors and i love the patterns!!
Thank you so much for joining us at FMS!!
January 26, 2015 at 3:42 AM
Samantha Mann said…
Oh man! How bittersweet - horrible reason to make a card...but such a beautiful card! I love that green color, a perfect, subtle but happy color! ❤️
January 26, 2015 at 4:04 AM
Julie Tucker-Wolek said…
This is beautiful my friend! I am loving the heart!!!!
January 26, 2015 at 4:08 AM
Jingle said…
This is very cute!
January 26, 2015 at 5:20 AM
Lisa Rukin Swift said…
Sympathy cards are so hard to make, but you've done a beautiful job, Amy. The heart is the sweetest touch.
January 26, 2015 at 5:29 AM
Annette Allen said…
so cute Amy.. i love that paper you used..
January 26, 2015 at 5:43 AM
Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said…
Oh what fun, and that paper looks great. Happy Monday!
January 26, 2015 at 5:44 AM
Kristie Goulet said…
Sorry for the need of this card, Amy. I agree, sympathy cards are the hardest to make but this one is perfect.
January 26, 2015 at 5:50 AM
jessica said…
Your card is beautiful Amy! Sympathy cards are so hard to make and I just LOVE your non traditional colors for this!
January 26, 2015 at 5:50 AM
I Card Everyone said…
Very pretty, amy... I don't hate making sympathy cards. I just remember how appreciated they are... this one will be loved...
=] Michele
January 26, 2015 at 5:57 AM
Kay Miller said…
Such a pretty card Amy! I agree sympathy cards are not my favorite either, but you sure did a wonderful job on this one!
January 26, 2015 at 6:00 AM
Cindy Hall said…
Sympathy cards are always difficult for me, too. I find it's easier to make them when I don't need one. This 'non-traditional' card is wonderful. Thanks for sharing with us at FMS this week!
January 26, 2015 at 6:10 AM
Katia said…
great and fabulous card!
January 26, 2015 at 7:02 AM
Shelly said…
I agree...I don't anyone likes making sympathy cards...truly, the hardest. Yours is sooo very sweet!
January 26, 2015 at 7:54 AM
Lisa Petrella said…
I agree...sympathy cards are tough to make. You did a wonderful job with this one----so sweet!
January 26, 2015 at 8:00 AM
3treescreations@gmail.com said…
A beautiful sympathy card!

Deanne :)
January 26, 2015 at 10:30 AM
Helen F. said…
Oh I think we all can agree that Sympathy cards are never easy to make, Amy. I have a couple of stamps (old Stampin' Up set) that are my go-to for these cards. You created a lovey one here, and I am sure your thoughtfulness will be appreciated.
January 26, 2015 at 11:02 AM
Deepti said…
This is a beautiful card, the colors u picked are just right for the sympathy card and heart is a fab touch :)
January 26, 2015 at 2:37 PM
Yuki said…
Such a pretty, non-traditional sympathy card. I'm sure it'll bring a smile to whoever receives this card <3
January 26, 2015 at 3:52 PM
Ashley Horton said…
Beautiful sympathy card, Amy!
January 26, 2015 at 5:41 PM
Tracey McNeely said…
Amy I love the soft tones for your sympathy card, beautiful!
January 26, 2015 at 6:26 PM
Keren Baker said…
I think it's perfect- it's nice to see something different ! x
January 27, 2015 at 12:12 AM
Audrey Pettit said…
sympathy cards are seriously the toughest cards to make, I think. But you did a great job on this! I love the colors, and the hanging tag is perfect. It's classic and elegant, but stands out from the crowd, too!
January 27, 2015 at 4:52 AM
Sylvia said…
Good job with your sympathy card, Amy, I don't enjoy making them either.
January 27, 2015 at 7:26 AM
Kelly Griglione said…
Now that you say it, I concur ... green is a good, non-emotional color for a sympathy card. Good call!
January 27, 2015 at 12:11 PM
Lisa Lara said…
What fun Reverse Confetti Dies. Love how you used all the elements Amy.
January 27, 2015 at 6:00 PM
nancy carroll said…
Sorry for the loss, but I love the non-traditional, haven't done much of that for sympathy cards..
January 28, 2015 at 10:28 PM
cm said…
I agree with you regarding sympathy cards - hard to make on so many levels - yet you've created a lovely one here. Non-traditional yes, but still conveying the essence of gentleness and thoughtfulness that such cards call for. I think this is heart-warming!
Hugs~c
February 1, 2015 at 12:29 PM
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