Thinking of You

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Recently I needed a sympathy card for a work colleague who sadly lost her mum so decided to take inspiration from a project by Tracey Evans in Phill Martin's stamping special magazine which used his flower/grass stencil.  This is my take on her card.

I placed an oval aperture stencil on top of the flower/grass stencil and firstly sponged with distress oxides - cracked pistachio & evergreen bough for the grasses and shaded lilac for the flower heads, then applied Versamark ink and heat set with clear EP.


Using milled lavender distress ink for the rest of the inky process I replaced the oval aperture and brushed ink through, removed then sponged around the edges of a paper circle to create a spotlight and a script stamp in the hand to randomly stamp to add more depth.  Finally stamped the sentiment and inked around the panel edges adding a few sequins to embellish.
I've used - A6 white tent fold base
Creative Expressions coconut white foundations card
Phill Martin Sentimentally Yours flower/grass stencil & script stamp
Mag freebie sentiment stamp
Distress Oxides & Ink
Sequins from stash
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Thank you for visiting - I'd love you to leave a comment if you have time - Steph x

Comments

  1. Alison59Saturday, 30 May, 2020

    Such a beautiful card for this sad occasion Steph :-)

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  2. Michelle WSunday, 31 May, 2020

    Beautiful card, they are always so hard to make! Thanks for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday.

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  3. As.I.Do.Rodos.Sunday, 31 May, 2020

    A delightful card Ginny ♥
    My Blog As I do Rodos

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  4. Karen BrownSunday, 31 May, 2020

    You've created a lovely sympathy card. A really like the subtle sentiment. We are so pleased that you joined us this week at Watercooler Wednesday. Karen - DT

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  5. Nozomi DesignMonday, 01 June, 2020

    In some some ways, sympathy cards are the most difficult ones to do. This is perfect, Steph! x

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  6. EmmaTMonday, 01 June, 2020

    Beautiful, love the softness. Emmax

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  7. LeanneMonday, 01 June, 2020

    Such a elegant card, softness to the color and very pretty. Thank you for playing our challenge at Krafty Chicks.

    Leanne DT/KC

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  8. Created by KathMonday, 01 June, 2020

    Lovely sympathy card! Thanks for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday Challenge! Kath-DT

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