Hello crafting friends and welcome back. I'm on the DiesRUs Inspiration Blog today, sharing a Sympathy card with you.
These are the hardest cards for me to make and that is because my heart is breaking thinking about the person I'm sending it to.
It's the kind of card that I never keep in my card stash, so when I need one I have to get it done fast, so I tend to keep them fairly simple.
These are the dies I used for this card:
Precious Marieke ~ Square Flowers Frame - cut in white cardstock
Memory Box ~ Vivienne Butterfly - cut in white cardstock
Memory Box ~ Darla Butterfly - cut in vellum
I thought I would share a quick pictorial of how I did the stitching on the centre opening of the card.
I used pearlised white embroidery floss.
Since this die does not come with a backing die and I wanted one to make the white stand out more, I traced the die, scanned it and imported it into my Silhouette. I offset it to .06 and cut. It's the perfect size to leave a small edge around the die cut.
To finish off my card, I adhered the butterfly to the centre of the card and adhered the whole thing to a square 5.5" x 5.5" white card. I added some pearls for a little extra special touch.
Although this is a Sympathy card, you can use it for any occasion. You can change the colours, the floss, add a different focal cut or image and leave out the stitching all together. The possibilities are endless with frame dies. They are a big part of my die stash :-)
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Till next time,
Crafty hugs,
I am sorry you needed a sympathy card, Lena, but this is stunning. They are by far the hardest card to make. I love the stitching behind the butterfly!! The way you created the larger frame is fabulous!! Gorgeous card, my friend!! Have a great weekend!! Big hugs :)
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I too am so sorry you are in need of a sympathy card Lena but I'm sure this card will bring much comfort! Your creation is just stunning and so creative! You've shared some amazing inspiration today ... thanks SO MUCH! Sorry I'm late with my comment ... big craft show yesterday! But you know what they say! Better late than never! LOL
ReplyDeleteThey are always the hardest to make, and I don't keep them in my stash either, but that makes each one even more special as we think of the recipient and their loss.
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Em xoxo
Oh my word this is magnificent Lena, I love the delicate colour and your stitched detail is amazing xx
ReplyDeleteI agree, these are the hardest cards to make. I like having some cards ready as I find it even more difficult to make one there and then for these occasions. This card is so delicate and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis card is beautiful, Lena!! Love the gorgeous butterfly!!! Have a great day.
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You're so right Lena - they are very difficult to make but this one is perfect for the occasion. Such a beautiful design too. Hugs Sue Pxxx
ReplyDeleteGreat!!!! Need I to say more??
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