a wreath filled with deepest sympathy

Sadly we needed a little too many sympathy cards during 2018.

It's always harder to make them when you need them, so I plan on making some to have ready and waiting in my stash.  This is my second set of designs for 2019.

These CAS cards use a pre-coloured wreath digital stamp from the Fall Cotton Wreath Digital Stamp Set [DIGI3150J] (details and links below) by Sparkle N Sprinkle.

I opened the wreath image in Silhouette Studio, added "with our" to the sentiment banner, sized two to make 5" x 7" card panels, printed on A4 textured cardstock, heat set then manually trimmed to make image panels to add to 5" x 7" card bases.  I played around with the size and position of the wreath so that I could make several slightly different cards.

Next came something I don't do often enough.

I made the card bases with sentiments inside.

One sentiment is a simple "Thinking of you and sending our Deepest Sympathy for your loss" using the same "Deepest Sympathy" sentiment from the Fall Cotton Wreath Digital Stamp Set used on the front of the card and added the extra text (font details below).  I printed the sentiment on a sheets of A4 textured cardstock, manually trimmed down to 10" x 7", scored at 5", folded and burnished with a bone folder and I had a card bases with a sentiment inside.

The other sentiment design is a two pager.
While I still had my original simple sentiment open in Silhouette Studio, I duplicated it (saving the original copy) and added the beautiful "Those We Love" verse from the Memory In Our Hearts Digital Stamp Set to the inside left of the card.  As with the single sentiment, I printed them on sheets of A4 textured cardstock, manually trimmed down to 10" x 7", scored at 5", folded and burnished with a bone folder to make some more card bases.

I adhered the image panels to the card bases with the sentiments inside
and soon had a set of cards completed. 

Here they are, all together
... I'm not so sure that I like the offset one.

These wreaths are warm and wonderful, filled with comfort and love.
I'm so glad knowing that I have these in my stash,
hoping that I won't be needing them for a long time.

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*** INGREDIENTS ***
Sparkle N Sprinkle - digital stamp - wreath with "Deepest Sympathy" sentiment banner
pre-coloured image from the Fall Cotton Wreath Digital Stamp Set [DIGI3150J]

"with our" sentiment - Eras Light ITC font
Sparkle N Sprinkle - digital verse - "Those We Love"
from the Memory In Our Hearts Digital Stamp Set DIGI917DE
American Crafts textured cardstock

Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere the layers

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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges:

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Addicted To Stamps And More - Challenge #329 – Clean And Simple
Sparkle N Sprinkle Monthly Creative Challenge - February Challenge
SNS stamp or loose glitter or heat set embossing powder or flocking
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes #374 – 375

With Deepest Sympathy

Sadly we needed a little too many sympathy cards during 2018.

It's always harder to make them when you need them, so I plan on making some to have ready and waiting in my stash.

This CAS card uses the "Simple Lily" digital stamp from the Keeping It Simple Set

 from Beccy's Place and a digital sentiment (details and links below).

I opened the lily image and sentiment in Silhouette Studio and sized them to fit on an A5 panel, printed on X-Press It blending card, heat set, then coloured with Copic markers.  I adhered the panel to an A5 top folding card base and the card was done. 

We have these lilies growing in our garden and there is a "glow" in the middle of the flower, so of course I had to add a touch of my lightest yellow-green Copic marker.
It's pretty delicate, so I'm not sure if you can see it...

Interesting fact:
The white outer part of the lily is not the flower, it is a petal-like spathe and
the yellow stalk in the middle is the spadix, which are the plant's true flowers.

These lilies are so elegant, perfect for sending heartfelt sympathy.

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*** INGREDIENTS ***
Beccy's Place - digital stamp - Simple Lily - Keeping It Simple Set

Sparkle N Sprinkle - digital stamp - sentiment - "with deepest Sympathy"
from the Memory in Our Hearts Digital Stamp Set DIGI917DE
X-Press It A5 Blending Card

Copic markers - stems - YG0000-01-03-25-67
Copic markers - flower stalks & "glow" - Y04-06 + YG0000
Copic markers - twine/string - E51-53

Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere the image panel

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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges:

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AAA Cards - CAS Game #132 – Up To One Third – optional twist - Masking

A Gem Of A Challenge – Wk 1 – Anything Goes
Beccy's Place Challenges - January Challenge – Anything Goes
– option: animals
Crafting From The Heart – Challenge 235 – Anything Goes
Creatalicious Challenges - Challenge #156 – Anything Goes
optional - Love / Hearts
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog – Challenge #156 – Anything Goes
Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog - January Challenge – Anything Goes
Love To Scrap Challenge Blog - LTSCB #117 - Anything Goes
Penny’s Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog - Challenge 415 – Anything Goes
Polkadoodles Craft Challenge – Challenge Wk 4 – Anything Goes
QKR Stampede – Challenge #332 – Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp – Wednesday Challenge Blog - Simon Says: Anything Goes
The Corrosive Challenge Blog - Challenge #1 – Anything Goes January
The Crafty Addicts Challenge Blog - Challenge 56 – Anything Goes
optional theme – It’s A Purrfect Day
Through The Craft Room Door – TTCRD Anything Goes 29th Jan
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes #372 – 373

more CAS poppies

Yes, more poppies.
I am really enjoying my time with these elegant images
and my red & green Copic markers.

You can see my first pair of CAS poppy cards and learn more about Challenge #121 Clean and Simple with the Crafty Gals Corner HERE.

You can see my 2nd pair of CAS poppy cards HERE.

This pair of cards are to remind loved ones that "you are in our thoughts"

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I combined two of my favourite fonts in Adobe PhotoShop again (Bookman Old Style and Janda Celebration Script) to create the sentiment.

   

... and one last pic of showing them together.

*** INGREDIENTS ***

updated 2022 - no longer available at Sparkle N Sprinkle

PLEASE PURCHASE from the designer, Beccy at

Beccy's Place - digital stamp set - Poppies

Sparkle N Sprinkle - digital stamp set - Poppies Set #771b
X-Press It - A5 blending card
Copic markers - poppy - R21 R22 R24 R27 R59 R89
Copic markers - leaves - fading petals version - G40 G43 G46
Copic markers - leaves - curved petals version - G21 G24 G28
American Crafts - textured cardstock - black
Helmar450 Quick Dry Adhesive (to adhere the layers)
Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue (to adhere the sequins)
    

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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges (alphabetical order):

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Crafting When We Can Challenges - Challenge #143 - Clean and Simple
Polkadoodles Paper Crafting Challenge - Week 18 - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Blog - Work It Wednesday April 2017
April Showers Bring May Flowers
Sparkles Monthly Challenges Blog - Challenge #91 - Use Your Favourite Colour Combo
one of my favourite combos is red/green/white/black,
perfect for Christmas and elegant designs all year long
Whimsie Doodles - April Anything Goes Challenge
optional twist "Food or Drink"

CAS poppies

Yes, more CAS poppy cards.

My 1st post shared a pair of CAS "for someone special" poppy cards and all about our latest challenge Challenge #121 - Clean and Simple (CAS) at the Crafty Gals Corner

Full details can be found on my first "for someone special" post HERE.

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This pair of 5"x7" cards will be sent "with our deepest sympathy".

I combined two of my favourite fonts in Adobe PhotoShop (Bookman Old Style and Janda Celebration Script) to create the sentiment.

The poppies are digital stamps (details below), coloured with Copic markers.

You might be thinking, "why did she add the sequins?"

OK ... I confess ... I had an inky oops that didn't want to move.

Which one do you prefer?

Should I add sequins to the other cards?

You can see my first pair of CAS poppy cards and learn more about Challenge #121 Clean and Simple with the Crafty Gals Corner HERE. 

*** INGREDIENTS ***

updated 2022 - no longer available at Sparkle N Sprinkle

PLEASE PURCHASE from the designer, Beccy at

Beccy's Place - digital stamp set - Poppies

Sparkle N Sprinkle - digital stamp set - Poppies Set #771b
X-Press It - A5 blending card
Copic markers - poppy - R21 R22 R24 R27 R59 R89
Copic markers - leaves - fading petals version - G40 G43 G46
Copic markers - leaves - curved petals version - G21 G24 G28
American Crafts - textured cardstock - black
Pretty Pink Posh - sequins - Sparkling Clear - 4mm, 6mm and 8mm
Helmar450 Quick Dry Adhesive (to adhere the layers)
Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue (to adhere the sequins)
    

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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges (alphabetical order):

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A Bit More Time To Craft - Challenge #43 - Anything Goes
Addicted to Stamps and More - Challenge #240 - Photo Inspiration

Aurora Wings Challenge Blog - Challenge #49 - Frame It

Beccy's Place - May Challenge - Anything using Beccy's Place Goes

Colour Crazy Challenge - Week 17 - Anything Goes

Crafty Creations Challenges - Challenge #340 Anything Goes
Di's DigiDesigns Challenge - Challenge - Use Something Digital
I have used a digital image and sentiment
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog - Challenge #327 - Anything Goes
SheepSki Designs Challenges - Challenge #2 - Anything Goes
The Crafty Addicts Challenge Blog - Challenge #36 - Anything Goes / Use Die Cuts
Through The Craft Room Door - TTCRD Challenge May 2 - May 9th 2017

Keeping it CAS ... part 2

You can see my original CAS poppy post HERE.

This post is to share the second of the two cards featured in my original post.

This pic shows both cards together.   One image I coloured with "light" shining off the curve of the petals, the other version with the petals fading towards the edges.  I also used different shades of green for the leaves and stems.

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I am going to enter my card in the following challenge:

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Beccy's Place - May Challenge - Anything using Beccy's Place Goes

Keeping it CAS at the Crafty Gals Corner

It's time for another challenge with us at the

Crafty Gals Corner

This week we are letting our creative juices flow with

Challenge #121 - Clean and Simple (CAS)

Our sponsors for this challenge are:

Sparkle N Sprinkle

Prize: $15 Gift Certificate

Lacy Sunshine

Prize: 3 Digital Images

Kitty Bee Designs

Prize: 1 digital image

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Today I have used the elegant Poppies Set #771b digital stamp set
from Sparkle N Sprinkle, one of our generous sponsors this week.

The images were designed by the talented Beccy Muir.

updated 2022 - no longer available at Sparkle N Sprinkle

PLEASE PURCHASE from the designer, Beccy at

Beccy's Place - digital stamp set - Poppies

I set up the card panels using Adobe PhotoShop, tucking the sentiment in between the flower and leaf, with two image panels fitting on a A5 sheet.  This set comes with a beautiful collection of sentiments to choose from.

I printed the images on X-Press It blending card, "set" with my heat tool and coloured with Copic markers.

One image I coloured with "light" shining off the curve of the petals, the other version with the petals fading towards the edges.  I also used different shades of green for the leaves and stems.

 

I trimmed the image panels to be 3" wide and (the full height of the landscape A5 sheet) and matted them with scarlet cardstock, giving a 1/16" border.

... and one last pic of them together.

Which one do you prefer?

*** INGREDIENTS ***

updated 2022 - no longer available at Sparkle N Sprinkle

PLEASE PURCHASE from the designer, Beccy at

Beccy's Place - digital stamp set - Poppies

Sparkle N Sprinkle - digital stamp set - Poppies Set #771b
X-Press It - A5 blending card
Copic markers - poppy - R21 R22 R24 R27 R59 R89
Copic markers - leaves - fading petals version - G40 G43 G46
Copic markers - leaves - curved petals version - G21 G24 G28
Kaisercraft - weave cardstock - Scarlet
Helmar450 Quick Dry Adhesive (to adhere the layers)

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Sending a big Thank You to Sparkle N Sprinkle for supplying the digital stamps I used today and for being a sponsor for Challenge #121 with us at the Crafty Gals Corner.

I hope you're feeling inspired and create something to enter our challenge.

    

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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges (alphabetical order):

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Aloha Friday Challenges - Challenge #93 - In The Garden
A Perfect Time To Craft - Challenge #5 - Anything Goes
Beccy's Place - May Challenge - Anything using Beccy's Place Goes
CAS(E) this Sketch! - CTS #219

I have flipped the sketch, with my main image & sentiment at the top of the card

Color It!  Create It!  Show It Off! - May Challenge Anything Goes
Crafting By Designs - Anything Goes May Edition
Crafty Catz - Challenge #368 - ATG
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - Challenge #129 always Anything Goes
Creative Moments - Challenge #117 always Anything Goes
+ optional twist Teacher Appreciation
Digi Choosday Craft Challenge - Week 17 - Anything Goes
Glitter 'N' Sparkle - Challenge #237 - Flower Power
Hiding In My Craft Room - HIMCR #299 Freestyle
Incy Wincy Designs - 1st til 13th May - CLEAN and SIMPLE
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog - Challenge #40 - Anything Goes
Little Miss Muffet Challenges - Challenge #161 - Anything Goes
Love To Scrap Challenge Blog - LTSCB #97 - Anything Goes
Morgan's ArtWorld - Challenge #8 - Anything Goes
Pile It On - Challenge #129 - Interactive and/or Birthday
QKR Stampede - Challenge #241 - Wheels or Anything Goes
Scrapbook Stamp Society - Challenge #115 - Anything Goes
The Paper Shelter - Challenge #292 - Flowers
Victorine Originals - Challenge #1 - theme "Mother"
these cards are for very special ladies, who also happen to be Mothers

Crafty Gals Corner - Challenge #111 - Anything Goes

It's time for another challenge with us at the

Crafty Gals Corner

This week we are letting our creative juices flow with

Challenge #111 - Anything Goes

The sponsors for this challenge are:

Digital Delights

Prize: $5 Gift Certificate

Graciellie Designs

Prize: $13 Gift Certificate

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Today I have used the Bouquet Of Blessings digital stamp from Graciellie Design, one of our generous sponsors this week.

My top folding sympathy cards are 5" x 7".



I like how the buds align with the sentiment on the card you see on the right but I like the extra white space around the sentiment on the left one just that little bit more.

How about you, which one do you prefer?

I confess that these cards are not what I had planned for this week.
... I had started my project using vellum and foiling, with plans for Copic markers
but my RA had other ideas and wouldn't co-operate with my creative plans this week.
I'm ever-so-grateful for the wonders of digital stamping!

   

Can you see the Rose Gold foil on the vellum image?
Click on the image to see the enlarged version and see the subtle shimmer & shine.
I printed a toner sheet and "cooked" the "negative" piece of foil,
I think it will make a pretty background.
Can't wait to get creative with both shimmering panels real soon.
Looking forward to adding a touch of colour with my Copic markers too.

*** INGREDIENTS ***
Graciellie Design - digital stamp - Bouquet Of Blessings
Graciellie Design - digital stamp freebie - WITH Sympathy
X-Press It - A4 blending card
Martha Stewart Scoreboard - to score back panel to make top fold
Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive - to adhere image panel
Helmar Acid Free Professional Glue - to adhere top & base to make top fold

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Sending a big Thank You to Graciellie Design for supplying the digital stamp I used today and for being a sponsor for Challenge #111 with us at the Crafty Gals Corner.

    

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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges (alphabetical order):

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Cute Card Thursday - Challenge #466 Florals
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Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog - Challenge #317 - Anything Goes

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Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog - Simon Says Anything Goes
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Crafty Gals Corner - Challenge #103 - Anything Goes - post 2 of 4

It's time for another challenge with us at the

Crafty Gals Corner

http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com.au/2016/12/challenge-103-2nd-annual-blogivsary.html

This week we are letting our creative juices flow with
Challenge #103 Anything Goes

AND our
2nd Annual Blog Hop

We have lots of generous sponsors, lots of prizes and lots of creative inspiration to share for Challenge #103 at the Crafty Gals Corner this week.  This is the first of three projects I have to share today, so I hope you will check out the other projects I have created and all the fabulous projects created by the Crafty Gals Corner Design Team too.

Full details about the awesomeness of Challenge #103 with the Crafty Gals Corner, all of our generous sponsors & prizes, links for our Blog Hop & prizes and my giveaway can be found HERE.

 

Today I have used the beautiful bunch of sunflowers from the Thinking Of You digital stamp set from Beccy's Place, one of our generous sponsors this week.

My card is an A5 top fold.

I tried a new colouring style for the flowers, links to tutorial below.
The link also includes a new-to-me technique for colouring backgrounds too.

Here is a close-up pic of the image panel.

*** INGREDIENTS ***
Beccy's Place - digital stamp - Thinking Of You
X-Press It - A5 blending card
Copic markers - petals  - E51 E35 YR23 YR21
Copic markers - flower disc - E41 E43 E44 E47
Copic markers - stems - YG 25 YG17
Copic markers - leaves - YG21 YG23 YG25 YG17
Kaisercraft - decorative die - Thinking Of You
TUTORIAL - Coloring Contours by Jennie Black at Splitcoast Stampers

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Sending a big Thank You to Beccy's Place for supplying the digital stamp I used today and for being a sponsor for Challenge #103 with us at the Crafty Gals Corner.

    

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DON'T FORGET
Full details about the awesomeness of Challenge #103 with the Crafty Gals Corner, all of our generous sponsors & prizes, links for our Blog Hop & prizes and my giveaway can be found HERE.

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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges (alphabetical order):

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Beccy's Place
December Challenge - Anything Goes using Beccy's Place image

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Morgan's ArtWorld
Challenge #25 - Anything Goes

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Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog
Challenge #309 - Anything Goes

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Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog

Simon Says: Anything Goes

   

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Through The Craft Room Door

TTCRD Anything Goes for the week of 12-27-16

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