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Category: Sympathy
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The card no one wants to make
Would you like to experiment with a design like this? You’ll find a supply list below, including a link to the stencil I used from A Colorful Life Designs. Follow the link and use discount code ChrisFan10 to save 10% on your entire order! (Master Creator Bundles are excluded as they already have a 20% discount built in.)
Let’s get Started:
Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25
Border Layer: 5.5 x 4.25
Card Face: 5.5 x 4.25 (before die-cutting)
Card Face:
- I laid the card face down onto my grip mat, and then positioned the stencil I applied teal ink across the exposed area.
- I moved the stencil down and repeated the process several times. When I was approximately 60% of the way down the card face, i switched to green ink.
This stencil actually has four sides with different representations of flames. I chose one side, and stuck with it for this design.
- After removing the stencil and setting it aside, I put the card face into my stamp positioner. I stamped the floral image a couple of times with Versafine Onyx.
- I used a deckled edge die to cut the card face down to it’s final size (approximately 4 x 5.25)
Other:
- I wrapped silver metallic thread several times around the right hand side of the card face, securing the ends with scotch tape.
- I used a small piece of the same thread to tie a knot around the threads, pulling them together towards the top of the card face. I put a tiny dot of glue on the knot, and allowed this to dry before moving on.
- This card could work for several different occasions: I looked through my sentiment binder and selected the one shown in the image.
Assembly
- I glued the black border layer to the card base, and then centered the card face on top of these.
- I added a black irridescent gem over the knot in the metallic thread, using liquid glue to make sure it stayed put.
- I added foam tape to the back of the sentiment and positioned it as shown in the picture.
Final Thoughts:
Sympathy cards are the ones that no one wants to have to make or send – I’ve developed a habit of always having two or three on hand so I don’t have to make one when we receive some sade news.
Supplies: (and links where possible)
I have listed which products I have used, and where they may be purchased. It’s a huge marketplace and in most instances, there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.
Stencil: Fire Edger, A Colorful Life Designs
Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com
Versamark Embossing Ink: Simon Says Stamp
Clear Embossing Powder: Wow, R&R Scrapbooking
Stamps: Bold Botanicals, Tim Holtz, Amazon
Dies: Decked Edge, Stampin’ Up! (retired)
Ink: Stampin’ Up!
Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!
Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp
Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels
Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon
Do you have comments or thoughts to share on this design? Drop me a line in the Comments Section below – I’d love to hear from you!
You can also use the Comments Section to be added to the list, and notified when I release new work.
The Fire Edger stencil from A Colorful Life Designs
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Show your love, create an elegant sympathy card
Would you like to experiment with a design like this? You’ll find a supply list below, including a link to the stencil I used from A Colorful Life Designs. Follow the link and use discount code ChrisFan10 to save 10% on your entire order! (Master Creator Bundles are excluded as they already have a 20% discount built in.)
Let’s get Started:
Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25
Card Face: 5 x 3.75
Three small scraps of white cardstock
Silver Cardstock: â…› x 5
Card Face:
- I began by spraying the back of this delicate stencil with Pixie Spray and waiting for (about) 30 seconds before using it.
- Then I laid the card face on my Grip Mat and positioned the stencil on the bottom of the card face – approximately â…” of the stencil was on the paper.
- I applied Versafine Onyx over the exposed areas, using firm pressure and building up ink until I had a bold, dramatic graphic.
Other:
- I put the first scrap of cardstock into my stamp positioner and stamped the flowers several times to get an intense black image. I used the matching die to cut this out.
- Using the second piece of scrap and the stamp positioner once again I stamped the sentiment a couple of times. I fussy cut this, using my snips.
- I die cut the white bow, and coloured it with an embossing pen. I sprinkled on silver embossing powder and set it with my heat gun.
Assembly
- I glued the card face to the card base.
- I glued the die-cut bouquet in place and then added the silver bow as shown.
- I added the sentiment to the card face.
- I glued the narrow silver strip along the top of the card face.
Final Thoughts:
This was an interesting design to create – the asymmetry in the design makes it interesting, as well as the still minimalistic feel. I think it works well as a sympathy card.
Initially the bow was going to remain white – I changed my mind partway through the design (as I often do).
I like to keep two or three sympathy cards on hand – experience has taught me that creating them upon need is very difficult.
Supplies: (and links where possible)
I have listed which products I have used, and where they may be purchased. It’s a huge marketplace and in most instances, there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.
Stencil: Swirl Band , A Colorful Life Designs
Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com
Versamark Embossing Pen:
Silver Embossing Powder: Wow,
Stamp/Die: Floral Impressions, Hero Arts
Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!
Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp
Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels
Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon
Do you have comments or thoughts to share on this design? Drop me a line in the Comments Section below – I’d love to hear from you!
You can also use the Comments Section to be added to the list, and notified when I release new work.
Swirl Band by A Colorful Life Designs
