Often times, sympathy cards are the most difficult to make, but those most appreciated. While a death in the family, or that of a friend is not an occasion we enjoy, their life most certainly is meant to be celebrated, right?
I created this sympathy card using the gorgeous Altenew Lotus blossom, and coordinating dies. It was first stamped, then cut in two steps: first the flower then the leaf, so I could create a little dimension. The little 4.25" square card was made quite some time ago... just waiting for the perfect finish!
For The Flower Challenge #2:
the perfect words from Technique Tuesday
Though this is one of those gorgeous layering stamp sets, the outline, gold heat-embossed makes for a wonderful water-coloring opportunity ... this time, a simple bit of Distress Inks.
Thanks for the visit today ... I do hope you will come back, soon!
=] Michele
Perfect choice of flower for a sympathy design Michele!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Michele, and your soft coloring works so well with this image.
ReplyDeleteThis is a perfect sympathy card Michele. The single bloom is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully made. X
ReplyDeleteMichele, your card is super CAS and super pretty, I guess we both were planning the same thing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Michele, love the flower you used. Thank you so much for supporting us at The Flower Challenge, its very much appreciated. Hugs Aileen DT
ReplyDeleteLovely card....lovely sentiment, lovely floral, lovely coloring. I am sure this will bring comfort and IS a celebration of life!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card that conveys simply and beautifully what is in one's heart at a difficult time. The blossom is absolutely lovely in the soft, muted colors. A truly special card. Thank you for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sympathy card, Michele! ♥
ReplyDeleteMichele, this is absolutely gorgeous! Love your watercoloring and the layout.
ReplyDeleteSuch a perfect flower, and I love the softness of your watercoloring with your DI's! Lovely CAS design, too! I can see you'll be creating a lot of cards with this stamp set, Michele...it's so pretty!
ReplyDeleteSending you my best wishes for a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Hello Michele: You are right, sympathy cards are so difficult to make, they must be simple but also beautiful and you accomplished this perfectly on this gorgeous card.
ReplyDeleteThis Lotus flower is colored beautifully and the way you framed it and adorned it simply with the gold embossing outline and sentiment conveys a message of peace.
Thank you so much for sharing with us at THE FLOWER CHALLENGE, hope you join us again next time.
Hugs,
Maria Rodriguez.DT
One of the Altenew flowers I don't have. I love it with the green background and soft watercoloring. Another borrow, Michele.
ReplyDeleteAnother stunning card Michelle, yes you are right lives should be celebrated so it's a great card for a Sympathy card and for our challenge this month also. Such a beautiful flower and so delicately coloured too.Thaks for joining us once more over at 'The Flower Challenge' and we hope to see you again soon ;) Viv DT xx
ReplyDeleteWise words, Michele ... a celebration of life, even in loss. Your lotus blossom is lovely ... simple, beautifully coloured, perfectly framed! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteLovely. Sincere yet with a touch of hope thanks to the color. I agree, Technique Tuesday has good sentiments/fonts for sympathy cards. Hope your turkey was scrumptious.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful sympathy card. Very soothing colors.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lovely Michele. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely dread making Sympathy cards, I never can work out what to put on them that won't seem 'too much'. Will have to remember this design as its absolutely perfect, even down to the soft colouring. So very glad you shared it with us at The Flower Challenge too!
ReplyDeleteA truly beautiful card, even in a moment of sadness it shines!
ReplyDeleteA Lotus flower is surely a great choice for a sympathy card. And you colored it so soft with the right amount of colors, Michele! Love the layout with the circle window which looks like a warm hug for the recipient. Have a great weekend! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThis is so STUNNING!! I love that pretty flower and the gold sentiment. I actually LIKE making sympathy cards. I don't know why. Maybe because I like to use flowers? I usually make them quite simple too. Anyway, I hope that does not make me morbid!!
ReplyDeleteStunning, Michele! This is a perfect sympathy card. Love the single bloom and the soft colors!
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