Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Sympathy Card


A friend of mine recently lost her mother, and this is the sympathy card I made for her. I used a few scraps of pink cardstock that I had in my overflowing bin of snippets. I stamped the sentiment in a soft grey color, adding a Memory Box duo of butterfly dies (Vivienne & Darla), and a Cheery Lynn mini fanciful flourish. The final touch was to add some pink gems to the flourish, and some pearls to the butterfly. Embossing was done with a Cuttlebug swiss dots ef, while the ribbon, pearls & gems are all from Pizzazz Aplenty.

I'm entering this into the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge - which is "anything goes." I'm also entering this into the Snippets Playground #97 since I used snippets of pink.

Thanks for stopping by and I wish you a fantastic Tuesday!

Carol

21 comments:

Anonymous said...

I am so very sorry to hear of your friend's mother's passing, Carol. This is a beautiful, card, though, and I am sure she will appreciate knowing that she is in your heart right now.

Darnell said...

Carol, this is a work of art, worthy of the front cover of a magazine about sympathy cards. It will be treasured forever! I'm very sorry to hear about your friend's loss. Hugs, Darnell

LeAnne said...

Gorgeous, Carol! Your friend will certainly appreciate this beautiful card!

Benzi said...

Your card is simply beautiful, Carol. That's a gorgeous butterfly and the added gems to the flourish was a nice finishing touch.Hope you're having a good day.

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous card Carol, I am sure your friend appreciated this beautiful card and the whole thought behind it ,,

thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
luv
Lols x x x

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

So soft and sweet, Carol. A perfect card to pay respect for a dear mother.

jimlynn said...

Carol, this is a gorgeous sympathy card! I know we all hate to make them but this is so lovely and know it's going to be appreciated by the family.
Outstanding job!
Lynn

Denise Price said...

What a sweet, beautiful card. The butterfly and tiny gems are so delicate and pretty.

Donna Hanley said...

Outstandingly beautiful card,Carol. those little gems on the flourish are so very tender looking. Everything about this card is fabulous except the reason you had to make it. Take care.

Mandy said...

Beautiful card Carol, so elegant and pretty.
Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
hugs
Mandy xx

Di said...

Wow Carol, this is absolutely gorgeous. So beautifully thought out and made - I do think butterflies are appropriate on sympathy cards.

Hugs, Di xx

Loly Borda said...

Beautiful card Carol! So elegant and soft. TFS

Sarn said...

This is another stunner! So pretty and bound to make a sad occasion that little tiny bit better.

Hugs
Sarn xxx

MaryH said...

These are difficult cards to make. Yours is outstanding, and I'm sure your friend is going to be so comforted to receive this. It's is so beautiful with the soothing soft pastels you chose, and this is my fav MB butterfly. That swirl is lovely as well. TFS & Hugs.

Elizabeth said...

So sad for your friend to lose her mother, Carol, but I'm sure your beautiful card will bring her some comfort. Elizabeth xx

Cathy said...

Hi Carol, your card is so beautifully CAS, the butterflies and the embossing are gorgeous, I'm sure it will be a great comfort to your friend at this difficult time, Cathy x

Sue - said...

A beautiful card for a sad occasion. I'm sure it would have helped a little.

Shannon White said...

Oh, I am so sorry to hear of your friends Mother's passing Miss Carole. And your card is So soft and serene, I know it will be appreciated. 8-)

Hugs
Shannon

gr8mom52 said...

How did you do the white on top of the butterfly? It's beautiful.

Diane said...

Very pretty.

Sharon W said...

So beautiful ❣