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Sorry another Sympathy card today, I have made two of this design..For my box till needed..
A lovely comment was left on my last card, saying she thinks this is when a handmade card should be done!! I totally agree..When I lost my parents the comfort I gained from friends who sent me a handmade card is hard to explain, just knew they were with their for me..
But I also understand those that cannot make a card, as they find it too upsetting.
The cards are for a very special family we have known for over 45 years.. (hope you understand)
I have had this "Crafts concepts" Sun Rays embossing folder a long while (Discontinued )..Thought I would use it..With Memory box "Arched Window".. Spellbinders "Crosses one" (Discontinued).
Also used Lavish branch, flowers inked with DI Seedless Preserves, White ribbon also dyed with this ink..
the card size 5"X6.1/2" cut with Grand Rectangles...dainty scallop Cherry Lynn "Mini Pearl Rectangles Doily (length shortened) emboss the in..Spellbinders A2 matting basics..
embossed card ..first cut with spellbinders Curved Corners matting basic B...
Then same technique I used on this card..http://pam-simcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/with-sympathy.html I embossed..
all layered up as shown with gems.
Some items used available at..http://www.oysterstamps.co.uk/
Spellbinders curved corners A2...here
Matting Basic 5x7 A ..01634 686823.
Distress ink Seedless preserves..here
Thank you for calling by today...Pam x
Your card is gorgeous Pam and so perfect for a sad occasion. Lainie xx
ReplyDeletePam I think this is the best Sympathy card I have ever seen. xx Jan
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card for a special issue, xxx
ReplyDeleteA really wonderful card Pam so very beautiful I bought this embossing folder on a whim and have never used it, so thank you so much, I shall pull it out and put it to good use at long last.
ReplyDeleteTake care
Hugs
Margaret corgi owner
WOW!! Stunning card and dies Pam..Loz
ReplyDeletehow incredible, Pam! I'm sorry you needed another sympathy card, but it truly is beautiful, and conveys the hope we all share! hugs, de
ReplyDeletePam this card looks so classy. The embossing folder comes to wonderful effect. A very nice card though for a sad occasion.
ReplyDeleteHugs Petra
Good afternoon Pam,
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card, I just LOVE that wonderful Sunray Embossing Folder.
Your card is beautiful, so elegant
Hugs
Patricia x
This is stunning Pam, your elegant design and choice of colours is perfect.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
Oh wow Pam this is a stunning sympathy card I love everything about it. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteHello Pam,
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card. It says so much in it's simplicity. The embossing folder that you used gives it such depth. Although it is for a sad occasion it would bring such comfort to the receiver.
Beverly
Evening Pam what a stunning card it is absolutely stunning and the design is ideal for the occasion.
ReplyDeleteDebs xx
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Stunning sympathy card, beautiful design.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your lovely comments xx
Pam. Your card is lovely, you are right hand made ones are from the heart. Hazel xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Pam. Such a shame hey have discontinued the embossing folder, it is lovely.
ReplyDeleteHi Pam,
ReplyDeletethis is a card we all dread having to make, but as you say people take great comfort knowing you care, and have taken the effort to say so, even if it's a bought one.
I love your card it's so perfect a design for a sad occasion.
Wonderful designing as usual, and the colour choice is great.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Gorgeous card Pam,it is so elegand and just perfect,I agree about a handmade card for this sort of occasion, Kate x
ReplyDeleteTruly stunning! This gorgeous card would bring so much comfort to anyone getting it. I think it means so much to a family to know you cared enough to personally make a card out of respect to their family.
ReplyDeleteI agree, i received one handmade sympathy card when my husband passed away and it did mean a lot to me, Pam another stunning card, beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteSuch an elegant card Pam! I love how you used the window over the rays, brilliant! That bow is gorgeous too!
ReplyDeleteI recently needed a sympathy card and realized I rarely make them. I need to make some for when the time comes that I need them. Blessings! Kathy
Such a gorgeous card Pam. Love the embossing folder.
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame the embossing folder is discontinued, it sure makes a masterpiece. You always put a lot of class and glamour in your cards, just love this one.xx
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Morning Pam,
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card. Love the embossing folder.
Lydia
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Soo beautiful why on earth have they discontinued that folder it is gorgeous xx
ReplyDeleteHi Pam, Another stunner, loving the sunray effect with the arched window, and beautiful subtle colours, I love it.
ReplyDeleteLots of love from Patricia xx
Pam I have never seen a more appropriate sympathy card. It just strikes the right note and tone and I feel there is something of your very essence worked into it. I do hope that the sympathy cards in your box are not needed for many years. With love, Mary Mac
ReplyDeleteIt's always a sad occasion when we have to make such cards, we all have to make one from time to time... Yours is so delicate and absolutely heartwarming. Hugs, Ira xox
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Your card is majestic! I love the way you placed the sun rays behind the arched window with the cross. I think it portrays the comfort you are sending in the card. Words can't explain how wonderful I think this card is.
ReplyDeletewonderful card, tasteful and so useful too unfortunately
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Hi Pam,
ReplyDeleteThese cards can be so tricky to get 'right' not too much to be over the top,etc.
This card us pure elegance, it's perfect for the occasion Pam, thank you for the wonderful inspiration.
Hugs
Sandra xxx
This is a perfect pairing of the dies, the embossing folder. Such a beautiful card for such a sad occasion, but I agree with you on the handmade sympathy. It does seem to be so much more 'personal', than a purchased card. Love the rays with the wonderful cross. This would work so well for a religious Easter card too. Off to enjoy your earlier card. TFS & Happy wkend.
ReplyDeleteHi Pam...What a beautiful card....love the bow...Joolsx
ReplyDeleteHi Pam...What a beautiful card....love the bow...Joolsx
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