Handmade Sympathy Card

Expressing your sympathy with a handmade sympathy card is a sincere gesture for those that are grieving. It is a way for you to share in the sorrow and express your grief. It is important to grieve and knowing that there is someone who is going through the same feelings is comforting.

Recipe

Stamps: Awesomely Artistic, Thoughts and Prayers.

Ink/Markers: Tuxedo Black, VersaMark.

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Everyday Chic DSP.

Accessories: Silver Embossing Powder, Black Embossing Powder, Project Life Corner Rounding Punch, White 1-1/4” Jute Ribbon, Silver 1/8” Ribbon, Rhinestone Jewels.

Yes, I did fussy cutting for this handmade sympathy card as I wanted to create some dimension to the focal image. It took a bit of time to fussy card, but I like the effect. What do you think? Stampin’ Up!’s Paper Snips are great for fussy cutting because they have very pointy tips.

The dragon fly has a legend behind it. Walter Dudley Cavert told the story about the dragon fly rising from the bottom of a lily pond and it’s journey to a new life.

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I have made too many handmade sympathy cards lately, and I hope that this card will be the last one for a while.

This card is special because it was for my BFF’s husband. I choose black, white and polka dots because these3 design elements were her favorites.

What is your go to stamp set for a handmade sympathy card? Leave a comment and let me know.