A quick post today as I’m in create mode!! I needed another sympathy card so I pulled together a card based on the new Sketch for You To Try which is hosted by Jen del Muro over at I{Heart}2Stamp. Lucky me, I get to be Jen’s Guest Designer for November, so I’ve already done one card from this sketch which you can see on her site exclusively. It’s definitely easier the second time around, you can check out my other card here.
I backed my K & Co. design paper with teal cardstock and sponged SU Close to Cocoa around the edges. I cut one panel from Spellbinders S4-168 Large Labels and one panel from Spellbinders S4-143 Long Classic Scalloped Rectangles – Large and layered them both together. I struggled for a round element to use on the sketch and went through all my flowers and buttons – none seemed to work so I pulled out my Spellbinders Doodle Parts S4-121. Voila, one of the doodles is a curved round curlique and to me it fit just right!
I have to throw in a little disclaimer here – I do not know the origin of the stamp I used, I don’t know the company and I picked it up at a stamp convention so long ago, that I know it is surely retired. I’m so sorry – but I knew that one day it would reflect what I wanted to say to the recipient, so I decided to use it. If you like the sentiment, I hope you’ll copy it down, generate it on your computer with a fabulous font so that you are able to use this heartfelt saying as well.
ETA: A big Hug and thanks to Robin Kirkpatrick who knew where my stamp came from!!!!! Yeah, um back in those days, I bought things with wild abandon never thinking any one else would see them. This is what Robin said:
Becca, it’s a lovely card, as always. Very nice color scheme for a sympathy card. I have that same stamp and it’s my ‘go to’ stamp for sympathy cards. Such a wonderful sentiment – it makes me teary every time I read it. It’s from Stamp Camp – #SD021 Many Tears.
Recipe:
Stamps: Sentiment (Retired) – Company Unknown
Paper: The Paper Company – Blonde Columns, Coredinations – Teal, K & Co. – Ancestry
Ink: SU Close to Cocoa, Adirondack – Pitch Black
Accessories: Spellbinders S4-143 Long Classic Scalloped Rectangle Large, Spellbinders S4-121 Doodle Parts, Spellbinders S4-168 Large Labels, Ribbon, Crystals, Brads
Off to work on some more items. Thanks so much for stopping by!
I’m sorry that you needed a sympathy card Becca. This card will bring a great deal of comfort to the receiver. It is truly beautiful. Have a blessed week!
Barb
Ok now this is gorgeous!!! What a beautiful card…the recipient will surely be touched Becca!
Beautiful card Becca!! Have a great Sunday!
Becca, it’s a lovely card, as always. Very nice color scheme for a sympathy card. I have that same stamp and it’s my ‘go to’ stamp for sympathy cards. Such a wonderful sentiment – it makes me teary every time I read it. It’s from Stamp Camp – #SD021 Many Tears.
This is so beautiful and so elegant.
SO SO lovely, Becca! The doodle die was perfect. You’ve got such an eye for detail. Hmm… I think I may have said that before. :-) Still waiting for the one-sided ribbon bow tutorial. *grin* Hugs!
Becca,
Beautiful card. And a wonderful sentiment. I just love all the layers as well.
~~Diane~~
Everything you do is simply amazing! Love those swirls!!
Gorgeous card!! Such a lovely sentiment, too!
So beautiful – it looks so delicate with the soft colors and swirls!! That sentiment is very touching – I love the soft sponging on that panel!
hugs, Jamo
Beautiful!! Love the verse!!
Aaah double sigh!! So stunning!
Amazing girl, just amazing.
Becca,
So sorry to hear that you needed to make a sypathy card. However, the card is so pretty and elegant. Loved the Christmas one as well at the link that you provided. I look forward to seeing what else you are off creating.
Lisa
What an elegant beauty!! Love the colors and your fantastic take on that sketch!!
Becca — you truly have a GIFT — Your cards are always so GORGEOUS!
THis one is exceptional– so very beautiful! :)
What a beauty, Becca!! I love your swirls with the rhinestones on them! Love the stamp – this will surely be a blessing to the recipient.
Becca,
Wow!!!!! I am always in awe at how your cards. Such amazing detailing without it looking busy. Gorgeous!!!
Becca…….yikes!!! I hit send before I finished by sentence….I must be too tired to type….lol.
I meant to say……..I am always in awe at your cards. Such amazing detailing without looking busy. Gorgeous!!!!
Okay…….I feel better now that I have complete sentences!!!! Off to bed!!!!
Blessings,
Betty
Totally gorgeous, Becca, and that sentiment is so lovely!
I am so enjoying your beautiful work! Simply gorgeous! Can you share who makes the brads in this photo as well as the photo corners in the previous post?
Beautiful sympathy card, Becca! You are so talented!!
Thank you very much for your spool cap goodie holder post!! It inspired me to make a heart shaped goodie holder (without spool caps)!! I will be honored if you pay me a visit to have a look! :o)
Wish you a wonderful week!! Keep up the good work!! :o)))
Hugs, Hege
That is a beautiful card. All of yours are beautiful. You are at the top of my blog list!! Well, it is alpha ordered, but still……. Thank you for inspiration.
kc
It’s scary, but you just keep getting better and better. Thank you for such a beautiful blog. You’ve been using these gorgeous brads recently in several of your cards and I’m really curious what brand they are. Mind sharing?
Gorgeous!
How pretty, I love the way you used the swirls for the three side elements. Great card.
My gosh Bekka! Can you GET any better? I love your work and this card is truly special….I have written far too many sympathy cards and this sentiment is just perfect. I ran right to their web site and ordered it. Thank you for sharing this.
Good evening, Becca. I do love this card- this colours are very calming and the doodle die just makes it perfect.
WOW – Stunning!
Beautiful card!! I love the creative way you did the 3 circles on the left! Hugs, michelle
A gorgeous card Becca, I had to go take a peak at what you did with the challenge on Jen’s blog and oh my gosh, it was nothing less than spectacular, you are so amazing girl! Both cards are fabulous!