Sympathy Cards

Seasons come and seasons go...it seams right now it is a season of sympathy among our friends.  Sympathy cards are often thought to be difficult cards to make, and maybe they are...I personally find the expression of the feelings of my heart the hardest part.  There are feelings of sympathy as earthly ties are cut, feelings of joy for a life well-lived and feelings of hope and comfort as well. 

This first card is one that uses stamps from Inkadinkadoo and Prickley Pear.  I kept the color palette soft and added faux stitching and prima flowers for my embellishments.
This one uses a more masculine color palette and features images from Stampers Anonymous' Tim Holtz collection and sentiment by Stampendous.  I added distressing, distress inks, faux stitching and candi to this card.

Comments

Pop's Cards said…
I had to stop and comment on these too, these are both just stunning, I always find it heart breaking to make this kind of card and usually end up buying one, you do not see many cards blogged to use for inspiration these are both just gorgeous, hugs Pops x
Janeen said…
I am glad to see your argyle pattern on the borttom card. I love it and rarely remember to use it?
I can make sympathy cards, some times are harder than others....
These are beautiful Michelle and I am sure will be appreciated.
Blessings
Maxine

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