Life is tough sometimes.
For those going through hardships, we often donβt know what to say or do.
Usually, we canβt do very much besides be there and listen.
For those times, a card can be a great way to show love and support. Sympathy cards are never fun to make.
I really believe Stampinβ Up! has done a great job finding the words we all want to say in the Beautiful Promenade stamp set. The Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper is photographic paper. Itβs perfect to create cards quickly.
For this particular card, I was going for a vintage floral feel. I distressed the edges of the cardstock first with the open edge of my scissors and then matched the ink with the cardstock sponging over the edges.
βHouston, we have a problemβ – I accidentally ripped the top of the card while I was distressing and instead of tossing it out and trying again, I decided to embrace the imperfection. It was a reminder to me that life doesnβt always go as planned so you may have to change directions.
This card was brought together with several embellishments such as the Blossoms Elements, Linen Thread and of course, pearls (a personal favourite). My greatest tip of the day is to stock up on sympathy cards. They are always unexpected and you never have time to make them or purchase them. Do yourself a favour and create some in bulk for those really hard days.
For now, I am sending you all the love for all the battles you are facing. #yougotthis
Cathy
Cathy Caines, Independent Stampinβ Up! Demonstrator
2013-14, 2017, 2018 Stampinβ Up! Artisan Design Team Member
St. Johnβs, Newfoundland Labrador
http://www.inthecatcave.com
If you are interested in Stampinβ Up!, are living in Canada and donβt have a demonstrator, Iβd love to help you out.Β Feel free to drop me a line to get a catalogue or if you have any questions/comments you can always find me at inthecatcave@hotmail.com.
Supplies and images used are Β© 2018 Stampinβ Up! unless otherwise stated: Momento Ink, Blackberry Bliss card stock, Sahara Sand cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Beautiful Promenade Stamp set, Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper, Basic Pearls, Linen Thread, Be Mine Stitched Framelits, Blossoms Elements, Soft Suede Cardstock, Soft Suede ink, Tin Tile Embossing Folder
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5 Comments
Love reading and viewing all your posts! Lots of learning being done here!
Gorgeous layering of elements on this sweet card.
I really like this card.. I totally agree with you that we should make some of these cards as extras because when you really need one, itβs there ready to share with the person that needs that personal lift.
Beautiful
Like the cards..thank you