Category: Sympathy

So Very Sorry

2/28/2023

Woo! We're back with a fun new tic-tac-toe this round at Retro Rubber #201!
I decided to try for the left-hand column - and I have just the set for the large sentiment! I actually don't get too many of those, and when I do they're usually dies, but I do still have my Sorry For Everything set from 2020 - such a versatile set! As you can see, this one is for a sad occasion for a dear friend. We'll miss you so much, Cooper, you little stinker. You were such a good girl! I kept it super simple, and stamped everything in Blackberry Bliss over this pretty sheet from our old Fine Art Floral DSP pack. I punched this little heart trio with our retired Heart to Heart punch - I still love the variety of hearts!
I can't wait to see what YOU play on this board - meet you there!
Sorry For Everything Stamp Set (retired 2020); Fine Art Floral DSP (retired); Basic White & Blackberry Bliss CS; Blackberry Bliss Ink; Heart to Heart Punch (retired); Pale Papaya Opal Rounds; #RRCB201.

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Sun Print Sympathy

1/12/2023

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What a great way to kick off the year! Make My Monday #191 would like us to show off something new!
I have just the thing, too, lol! I was looking for an excuse to ink up my pretty Something Fancy set, which you can also get bundled a gorgeous array of dies! At last, new and perfect sentiment tag shapes, with plenty of options for dressing up or down! I kept things simple for a quick sympathy card, which I think looks calm and elegant with this sheet from the Sun Prints DSP pack. I still had some Faux Suede Trim in Early Espresso, so I did my ink and other details in that, and finished with some Brushed Metallic Dots. I know I'll be using these new dies a lot!
Something Fancy Stamp Set; Sun Prints DSP; Basic White & Early Espresso CS; Early Espresso Ink; Faux Suede Trim; Brushed Metallic Dots; #MMM191.

Birthday Cards Class 2023!
Let's start the year off by restocking our birthday card stash, shall we? We'll be making 6 delightful birthday cards with envelopes, all from the new Spring Mini and Sale-a-Bration catalogs! Class will provide all materials needed (bring your own fave snips and adhesive!), snacks, drinks and a special gift from me, all for $25! This class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more! Class is on for Saturday, January 14, at 2 pm! RSVP today to save your spot!

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Olives 4 Guyz

12/22/2022

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Oo, this will be fun - Cardz 4 Guyz #311 wants to see something starting with "O!"
I had a couple ideas when I started (oo, how about "oars," lol) but I wanted to do a browse first. When I spotted the gorgeous Olive Branch, I knew that was the one! I have so NOT been using this set enough! For today's card, I went with the larger branch - I've only used the small one so far. I inked up with markers, and had to do a lot of "huffing" to make sure it was still juicy, lol. My green came out fainter then I expected, but I still like it! A simple sympathy to add to my stash...
Olive Branch Stamp Set; Basic White & Blackberry Bliss CS; Blackberry Bliss Ink; Old Olive & Blackberry Bliss Stamp-n-Write Markers; Stitched Shapes Dies (retired); Old Olive Matte Dots; #C4G311.

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Matthew Sympathy

11/9/2022

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I've missed a few challenges here lately, but not this round! Addicted to CAS #232 has a "sympathy" code word - good prompt!
I knew right away I wanted to bring in our gorgeous Splendid Thoughts set for this one, but I wanted to try something different for the sentiment. I do occasionally get scripture stamps from other companies (Shhhhh!) and I have a new one to share today! This perfect quote from Matthew 5:4 is from Stamp Simply's Blessings/Beatitudes 1 set - such a powerful collection. It makes for a lovely sympathy card, I think.
Splendid Thoughts & Stamp Simply's Blessings/Beatitudes 1 Stamp Sets; Basic White & Pool Party CS; Smoky Slate, Soft Sea Foam & Pool Party Inks; Stitched So Sweetly Dies (retired); Fine Sparkle Gems; #ATCAS232.

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Sending Smiles

5/17/2022

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Oo, we have such a lovely banner sketch for you this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments #389!
I knew right away I wanted to break out my new patterned DSP - I have been waiting so long for our new stacks, and I love every single pattern! I couldn't resist sneaking in a new In Color, too, so today's combo is a mix of Parakeet Party, Calypso Coral and Mango Melody - love it! This also gave me a chance to try out my new Sending Smiles set - I've been a little anti-flower for the past few catties, but this one has several that are calling to me for whatever reason. Such cute stems today!
I can't wait to see YOUR projects with our fun sketch - meet you there!
Sending Smiles Stamp Set; Calypso Coral DSP; Basic White & Parakeet Party CS; Calypso Coral, Mango Melody & Parakeet Party Inks; Sending Dies; Mango Resin Dots; #HSS389.

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Daffodil Sympathy

1/14/2022

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We're taking things on a slant this week at As You See It #266! Come join the fun!
Today I wanted to try out our fancy new dies that go with the amazing Daffodil Daydream bundle - so pretty! Once again I'm trying to tame them a bit before going all out, lol, and our pretty sketch seemed like the perfect chance to show off a layered flower over some of the SAB paper that also coordinates with the set. I added in this sympathy sentiment from Inspired Thoughts as well, for a family on our street that has lost a beloved grandmother. She loved flowers! I hope this little note can let them know we're thinking of them...
I can't wait to see YOUR projects for our sketch - meet you at the challenge!
Inspired Thoughts Stamp Set; Daffodil Afternoon DSP; Very Vanilla, Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Bumblebee, Old Olive & Soft Sea Foam CS; Early Espresso Ink; Genial Gems; #AYSI266.

Birthday Cards 2022 Class Jan 15!
Let's start the year off right and ready, and build up our supply of birthday cards! This class will feature 5 cards and envelopes, all from the Spring Mini Catty and SAB, for all your favorite someones! Class includes all supplies needed (bring your own fave snips and adhesive) snack and drinks, and a special gift from me, all for $25! This class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more! Class is scheduled for Saturday, January 15 at 3 PM - RSVP now to save your spot!

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Always In Your Heart

10/2/2021

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What a super fun challenge at this week's Cardz 4 Guyz #280 - add some metal! Time to go mining, lol.
Look at that, I have one last Dog Bone trinket, perfect! Sadly, it's perfect because our neighbors had to let their sweet baby go last weekend, after a long, glorious and joyous life - we'll all miss her! Thought I'd send over a nice card to let them know we're still thinking of them. I'll remember the good times forever!
Pampered Pets Stamp Set; Playful Pets DSP (retired); Basic White & Real Red CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Crumb Cake & Real Red Blends Markers; Happy Heart EF (retired); Playful Pets Trim (retired); Playful Pets Trinkets (retired); Banner Pick a Punch; #C4G280.

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Sheltered With Love

6/20/2021

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This month Stamping Pals #16 has a great challenge for us - sympathy cards. It's always hard to have to have one, but so good to send our caring thoughts to those who need them.
I decided to turn today to my gorgeous Inspired Thoughts set - the one with the new tree dies that are just incredible! Today, I scooted them over to the left just a bit, to make room for the sympathy sentiment. I did put the accompanying sentiment on the inside as well, where this post title comes from... I kept it simple with these two soft colors, and added a touch of the new Open Weave Ribbon, with a few pearls - just little points of light, hopefully!
Inspired Thoughts & Beauty of Friendship (envelope) Stamp Sets; Basic White, Crumb Cake & Soft Succulent CS; Evening Evergreen Ink; Inspiring Canopy Dies; Soft Succulent Open Weave Ribbon; Pearl Basic Jewels; #SPC16.

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Blackberry Sympathy

4/28/2021

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OK, here we go! Another one-layer card this week at Less Is More #441 - this time featuring "diamonds!" Which way to go?
Well, I couldn't help it - I love this design in my Pattern Party Masks so much, and I hardly ever use it! These little diamonds remind of twinkles, somehow, but I thought they'd make a sweet background for this pretty sympathy sentiment in Inspired Thoughts. I slipped a little diecut poppy in Blackberry Bliss behind it, too - simple, but dramatic, I think!
Inspired Thoughts Stamp Set; Basic White & Blackberry Bliss CS; Blackberry Bliss Ink; Pattern Party Decorative Masks; Rectangle Stitched & Poppy Moments Dies; Iridescent Pearls; #LIM441.

Pumpkin Club May 1!
Did you get your April Pumpkin kit yet? It's juicy sweet! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, May 1, at 3 PM - RSVP to let me know you are attending, we will be all safely socially distanced at our big table downstairs! For those that prefer, I will also have this kit TO GO after our live class - just let me know if you'd like that option!
Club is free for my subscribers, and includes any extra supplies you might need, plus drinks and snacks! I will also have a few extra spots available for club for $10, even if you are not a subscriber - come see what we're up to - full kit not needed, I'll supply everything you need for the projects! Just bring your own snips and basic adhesive!
Remember to subscribe here if you haven't already - sign up by May 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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In{k}spired Sympathy

3/28/2021

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Such a fun combo this week at In{k}spire Me #445 - I LOVE those colors together!
I thought at first I was only going to do the colors - I had a grand idea percolating in my mind about it! But then, I just couldn't stop looking at the sketch, too - and I couldn't figure out how to work in the stamp set I planned, argh! So I scrapped the percolating plan, and went with this lovely array of DSP instead, so I could tackle both sides of the challenge! It's funny how the proportions JUST worked out for my sentiment, too, what a happy accident!
Heal Your Heart Stamp Set (2021 SAB); Pretty Peacock, Seaside Spray & Crushed Curry DSP; Smoky Slate & Basic White CS; Pretty Peacock Ink; Layering Circles Dies; Banner Triple Punch; Seaside Spray Faceted Dots; #IM445.