Hello Greetery friends! It’s Laurie Willison here! I have recently been asked for some “thinking of you” type cards for the holidays. These cards are always so hard to make but they are definitely needed. When I think of sympathy or thinking of you cards, I think muted tones with sentiments to show the love or concern being shared in the mail. The Comfort and Joy Stamp Set is a great one for this type of card.
Today’s card is super simple, as always! On an off white card base, I added the largest A2 Arches Die in white cardstock, layered with a strip of gold cardstock. After doing a little ink blending, I added the branches from Big Branches Pine Die to the front panel. I added in a Dried Citrus Slice for a slight pop of color and then finished off the card with that beautiful sentiment.
You know I love clean and simple with lots of white space but I always love to share a few
tips for adding in more detail:
- Use a background stamp on the base of the card in a similar color to create a subtle detail.
- Add in more branches or even berries for more color.
- Using white ink, add in some snow or glitter on the pine branch.
I am so glad you stopped by today and I hope you enjoyed today’s project! If you are inspired to create a card inspired by today’s project, please tag me when you share over on Instagram! I love to see all your creations!
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6 comments
I’m getting that stamp set! My Card Ministry will love having this sentiment for our “first Christmas without you” cards as well as those families who lost someone in November and December. Ugh, SO HARD a time!
Beautifully done, Laurie!
So beautiful Laurie…my brother-in-law was moved into Hospice care last night. My sister is suffering with dementia and I pray she doesn’t know what’s going on. These types of cards are so perfect for times like these when you just aren’t sure what to say… TFS and Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Anne, I’m so sorry to hear about your brother in-law and sister. My prayers are with you through this difficult time. May God bless. 🙏
Oh my goodness, such a beautiful card!!!! That stamp set is exactly what I need this year!!!! Thanks so much for sharing (enabling)!!! Went and ordered right away!!! The Greetery has the absolute best stamps!!!!
You always describe your cards as super simple Laurie but at first glance I don’t see it as simple, but elegant and heart warming instead. Thank you for sharing the extra tips. May you have a blessed Merry Christmas. ❤️🎄