Such pretty colors this week at CR84FN16 and such Beautiful inspiration cards from our CR84FN Design Team and our Guest Designer ~ Stella ~ all posted in the sidebar! Check them out, leave some LOVE, and then make something Pretty and Come Play with Us!
I used a flower that I stamped with versamark and embossing powder, colored with copics and cut out all to serve as my focal point. I KNOW I didn't color the violet the "right" way according to Copic but I love how it turned out just the same. Personally I have found that I like to have the image outlined with embossing powder because the ink doesn't bleed and it's easier to color in the lines! After I colored the violet, I ran it through my Cuttlebug with my PTI woodgrain impression plate. It really added that something extra!
Unfortunately I needed to make a sympathy card. I'm always unsure of what colors are "appropriate." But then I thought of my grieving friend and how much she LOVES the flowers in her garden and house and I decided to use this week's color palette. Turns out I was so right and my card gave her comfort. Here it is:
This is the inside of the card. I just LOVE this sentiment for a sympathy card because it really is so hard to know what to say at a tragic time like this. Sorry to be such a downer but I DID feel really good to be able to use my love of cardmaking to let my friend KNOW I was there if she needed anything!
I hope you like my card! Let me know!
- RECIPE:
- Ink - SU Rich Razzelberry, Versamark
- Copics - V06 Lavendar, RV32 Shadow Pink, 0 Colorless Blender
- Embossing powder - Stampendous Pearlustre Rubelite Opaque
- Paper - PTI Shimmer Pink, DCWV Mat Stack Gray, SU Rich Razzelberry
- Gemstones - Paper Studios
- Stamp Sets - All PTI - Year of Flowers, Violets; With Sympathy; Mixed Messages; Damask Designs
- Embossing Folder- Cuttlebug Swiss Dots
- Ribbon - Making Memories Funky Vintage Eyelet Stitched Razzleberry
23 comments:
I think the last thing someone wants for a sympathy card is muted colors. This is perfect. It is sure to brighten anyones day. Love the PTI stamp and the pretty inside too. :)
Hugs~
Beautiful card Sue! You did a great job coloring that pretty Pansy! Surely this card brought comfort to your friend :) Love the embossed BG!
These are the hardest cards to make. This is so pretty, elegant and obviously sent with much love - the verse inside is perfect. I'm sure your friend appreciated this very much. It's lovely!
This is a gorgeous sympathy card and your friend will love it. That sentiment is perfect; it's always hard to write a sympathy card... I love love love your coloring and choice of colors. I know for sure that this card will give your friend some comfort. You did a wonderful job on this card!Gorgeous Sue; as always :)!!!
A very beautiful card, the colouring is beautiful, and I don't think there is a right or wrong way to colour - we all have our different techniques that work for us. I like the inverted swiss dots too.
So sorry for your friends loss, nobody likes to make sympathy cards but yours is perfect. The flower is gorgeous love how you colored it in and what a great idea embossing it to give texture.
Deb x
A perfect card for a sad situation. It could only help as it is such an elegant design and I love your copic colouring, surely it's whatever works for you. Glad you noted the ink colour you used, I was abit unsure what "mid violet' was but Rich Razzleberry will do the trick.
love embossing the flower stamp-never thought to do that to keep the copics from bleeding.
also, the impression plate gives the flower great texture-lovely card, sue:)
Beautiful card inside and out! The sentiment is perfect. I love to give spring colors to grieving friends as I think it reminds them of new life.
What a gorgeous card Sue! I'm sure it will bring a little joy to your friend. It is so hard to know what to say during these trying times, but that sentiment is PERFECT! And there is no right way to color - ya just color! Your flowers turned out beautifully!!! Love the touches of bling too!
Sue, your card is beautiful, both inside and out! I love that beautiful flower and your coloring is perfect, don't worry! I'm sure this card will help your friend through this sad time.
Beautiful Sympathy card! The blossom turned out lovely over your doily, wonderful embossed/stamped BG.
What a beautiful card, Sue! Embossing your image before coloring is a really good idea. I'm sure to use that tip a lot! The lacy doily is the perfect touch. :)
I love the inside sentiment. I agree it is perfect. Beautiful job on the card for your friend.
Another Beauty Sue.. I love the inside out embossing and the big bloom...Love this :)
Sue, there is no such thing as 'right' in crafting and art! Your bloom looks beautiful, and once you pointed out the woodgrain I loved it! All the little details make for a beautiful card for a lucky friend!
The flowers are gorgeous! Great job on this color combination.
Sue, your card us beautiful inside and out! Hugs ~S~
I can't add or say anything that has not already been expressed! Sympathy cards ARE hard to make, but yours is done very elegantly! The colors are beautiful, and the embossing on the big flower is excellent! The coloring of the flower is beautiful, and the sentiment is PERFECT! But the best thing about the whole card is the love and care that went into it!!!
Beautiful cards, Sue! I love how you colored that beautiful pansy! So many gorgeous details like the white embossing (love the wood grain) and the swiss dots. Perfections!!!!
Such a lovely card, Sue! No doubt the beautiful violets will bring comfort to your friend.
I think the rich color of violet and sweet pink are just the perfect match, love the stamped work and stitching!
How'd I MISS this? LOVE what you've done with the pansy here, Sue -- such a lovely, comforting card!
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