Sympathy cards can be so hard to do . . . I decided some subtle hues, and the Leaves Trio would combine well to create a serene and calm design.
I used Prussian Blue Fluid Chalk Ink, and 2nd generation Warm Green Fluid Chalk Ink. Thought about black ink for the sentiment, but decided it might be just a little too high contrast/harsh, considering the occasion and gentle effect I wanted the card to have, and stuck with Prussian Blue. There are clusters of Sky Blue Pearls among the leaves.
I reverse rounded the corners using a 1/2" circle punch, but, you could use a "ticket corner" punch if you have one of those.
Hope this inspires, the next time you need to create a sympathy design.
Stamp Credits: Leaves Trio, With Deepest Sympathy by A Muse Artstamps
Sky Blue 4 Bar Note Card by A Muse (matt layer is Chiffon Green paper by A Muse)
Sky Blue Pearls by A Muse
Ink: Colorbox Fluid Chalk in Prussian Blue, Warm Green
1/2" Circle punch
This is beautiful!
Posted by: Lori Craig | November 02, 2009 at 04:14 PM
This is just one of the prettiest sympathy cards I've seen! I find sympathy cards very hard, but I really LOVE the colors you chose! Outstanding!
Posted by: Sue (suen) | November 01, 2009 at 05:29 PM
What a perfect, simple and sincere sympathy card! Love the colors you've used!
smiles,Deena
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Posted by: Paper on Research | October 27, 2009 at 06:17 AM
Sympathy cards are terribly difficult, but you made it look so easy! I love the colors you used. Beautiful card! TFS! :-)
Posted by: Mia | October 25, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Julie, this is so elegant, subtle, and, well, suitable--perfect!
Posted by: Debbie Olson | October 24, 2009 at 09:10 PM
ohh.... that's really pretty. You are my hero ;) I want to be like you when I grow up! :)
Thank you!!
jenni king
Posted by: Jenni King | October 23, 2009 at 09:16 PM
This is so beautiful, Julie...and the colors are perfect!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | October 23, 2009 at 08:02 PM
This is really a beautiful card.
Posted by: lacyquilter | October 22, 2009 at 11:59 PM
So soft and pretty. These are so hard to make, and you've really given me some inspiration, esp. for the colors.
Posted by: Susan Raihala | October 21, 2009 at 05:29 PM
LOVE the subtle hues on your card!! Very PRETTY!
Your cranking the cards out! LOVE seeing them...:D
Posted by: Cookie | October 21, 2009 at 10:55 AM