Monday, September 21, 2015

With Sympathy

We received the sad news that a friend passed away.  He worked for Glen years ago and as moved across the alley from us about 8 years ago and we reconnected.  He was a young 58 years old and the world will miss his outgoing generosity.

I thought the color challenge at Fab Friday would make a good masculine sympathy card.  My first attempts landed in the scrap pile.  As I looked over the bits I was playing with I remembered the sketch challenge at CAS(E) this Sketch and realized I had something I could work with.  I started by dry embossing the card base in Soft Suede card stock.  The leaf and berry image was water colored with Old Olive and Rich Razzleberry and fussy cut.  I tucked it behind a strip stamped with a Paper Smooches sentiment.  Finally, I added a scattering of rhinestones.  I didn't take the sketch literally but followed the impression of it with the scattered images, horizontal element and a sentiment.  The resulting card isn't as masculine as I first intended, but I am pleased with the results.





Happy Stamping,
Dana

10 comments:

  1. A beautiful card even though it's for a sad occasion Dana!
    Thanks for joining CTS this week!

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  2. 58 years...that is just too young!

    Your card is beautiful with subtle soothing colors, embossed background and pretty image. The wee rhinestones add a nice touch of bling without being too bold. I'm sure your dear friend's family will appreciate your thoughtfulness in hand making a card for them.

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    1. Agreed, much to young! Thank you for your encouragement Geri!

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  3. This is lovely! Great take on the sketch!

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    1. Thank you stopping in and your kind words Leigh!

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  4. This is so gorgeous - I'm sure it will be thoughtfully received... Lovely embossing folder! Thanks so much for playing at Fab Friday!

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    1. Heather, thank you so much for you very kind words. I love that embossing folder too. It is Flourish by Kaiserkraft.

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  5. I'm sorry for your loss. Your card is very elegant and the colors work surprisingly well for one. Great idea. Thanks for playing at fab Friday!

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    1. Thank you so much Mindy! These were such great colors to play with. Thanks for the inspiration!

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