Scrapbook Sisters Challenge - Sympathy

Hello!

This week's Scrapbook Sisters card challenge is one card that I think none of us like to do, but sadly have to sometimes, as we are challenging you to make a sympathy card.

Hmm, not one of my favourite types to make, but I think that at sad times a card that you have taken the time to make is very much appriciated.

Sadly, a friends father has passed away last week, so I had them very much in mind after procrasinating hugely I like how this one has turned out.

Anyway, without further ado, here's my card

I used some Timeless Bo Bunny papers, and some gorgeous ribbon by PTI, and the stamp is a Studio G one (I think!!)

Hope you like it, please may I enter these challenges
Gingersnap Creations - Border Punches
The House That Stamps Built - Sympathy
Make It Monday - Anything Goes

Sue xx

Fond memories, but a sad card to make

Ah, not the best card to end the week on today, so apologies

Heard yesterday that my Great Aunt Win had passed away aged 94.  She and her late husband were pretty important to me when I was little as they didn't live far away, but she moved away to live in a warden assisted flat nearer her daughter 10 or so years ago and I haven't seen her so much, but kept in touch with letters and cards.  She passed away in her sleep, no illness, no drama. My Mum spoke to her last week said she was full of beans then - in short, a passing without long term suffering or pain and she was alert, agile and sharp to the end. 

...like most people I dislike making sympathy cards, but felt I wanted to send her daughter a little card to let her know we were thinking of them.

I stamped the flower in Olive Green Stazon (dabbed on a scrap piece of paper as it's a bit too strong) onto the cardstock and then ran it through the cuttlebug with a Nestie, then stamped the sentiment at the bottom using the same ink and then wrapped ribbon round to finish.  The idea came from this weeks Little Red Wagon Challenge which is to create a card with just one layer, and I'm really glad for the inspiration with this card...

I think it looks lovely (for a sympathy card), elegant and classic, no fuss or pretension - actually pretty much like my Great Aunt... I will miss her...

Not a lot else I can say today, thanks for stopping by

Sue xx

I'd rather make a card for a man...

Now I really, really, really hate doing sympathy type cards, it's a horrible time and I never am satified with what I do (I'm not gonna say "happy" cos it's never a feeling associated with such a sad time...)  but of course there are times when we all need such a card.  And it just doesn't seem right to buy one - when it's just me being uncomfortable...

Fortunately I don't need one at the moment (and nor do I intend to), but I do like to have one to hand, just in case, that way I can send my love and thoughts should I need to without getting all emotional trying to make it. 

I prefer to keep my sympathy cards simple - I just think that there are times to let my creativity go mad and there are times when I need to keep it in check.  Personally when I was on the receiving end, I was more touched that people had bothered to send their love and words of comfort something at all rather than how elaborate it was. 

To be honest I'd rather make a card for a man than make these but with the same logic that if you take your umbrella with you it won't rain I'm happy(ish) for them to be sitting in the box...

I do think that the image I've used is lovely - elegant and looks amazing in so many ways - but I've just stamped it with Stone Grey Stazon and not fiddled with it.  Nothing fussy, just something to let someone know I'm thinking of them.  I really need to use some more of this set as I love looking at them, just have no idea 99% of the time what to do with them!

Gosh that's all a bit depressing for a Monday... Sorry!  Something bright and cheerful tomorrow... promise

Sue xx