Sunday Post

I made this lovely card as part of a class last year, and it was a favorite for everyone even though it is a sympathy card.  Shortly after we had the class, I had need of this card and was so pleased to have something so lovely already made and ready to send.  Not only was I able to send words of comfort that I wrote, but I was able to send a bit of hand-made beauty which was very welcome in a time of great sorrow.

The wheeled images are from Watercolor Vine, now retired, but the stamps are all part of the still-current Close as a Memory.  The soft blue hues, gentle flowers and comforting words work together to effectively bring home the message of hope. Let hope rise in you today, for truly "Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal."

Awash with Flowers Sympathy Card

Since it is Good Friday, I thought an inspirational Sympathy Card would be a good expression of the day.  Good Friday is the day that the earth had true sorrow as the Son of God, the only begotten of the Father, Jesus Christ, was crucified and died.  Thank God that history, His story, does not end there!  But before we go on to the celebration of Easter, let us remember the true grief and sorrow of Good Friday.

As you have occasion to offer comfort in the midst of someone else's sorrow, consider handmade, heartfelt sympathy cards, made with your own hands, warmed by your own heart.

Sympathy card supplies:
stamps:  Awash with Flowers, Close as a Memory, Sanded
ink:  Soft Suede, Barely Banana, Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, Mellow Moss Stampin Write Markers, Basic Black StazOn
paper:  Kraft, Barely Banana, Soft Suede card stocks, Watercolor Paper
accessories:  Aquapainters, Hemp Twine

The Sunday Post, Awash with Flowers

This sympathy card is lovely in its spring colors and watercolored flowers.  People die during all times of the year, and I like sympathy cards to evoke the season as well as offer comfort and hope.  This sympathy card, using Awash With Flowers, does all that and more.  Do you know someone who will need this card in the near future?  I'm supplying the recipe so that you can minister handmade, heartfelt comfort during your loved one's darkest time.

Recipe:
Stamps:  Awash With Flowers, Close as a Memory
Ink:  Black Staz On, Blush Blossom, Dusty Durango, Mellow Moss Stampin' Write Markers
Paper:  Blush Blossom, Dusty Durango, Mellow Moss card stocks, Watercolor Paper
Accessories:  Scallop Trim Border Punch, Aquapainter, Mellow Moss Taffeta Ribbon