Friday, June 15, 2012

With Sympathy

Good morning, I hope that this sunny day finds you all happy and well.


This is the type of card that you never want to have to make. Unfortunately we were given the sad news the other day that my boss's wife is expected to pass away very soon. As the funeral will be held several hours away all that we can do is send our condolences in the form of a card to let him know that we will be thinking of him at this sad time.



I wanted to make a card that was serene and simple so I have pulled out some stamps and had a go with some of my Distress Inks and my new Distress markers. The colours from the ColorQ challenge were perfect for this card. The gorgeous background ia a Tim Holtz stamp that I received for Christmas and had yet to ink up. I have added a sentiment and a butterfly both from Hero Arts to finish it all off.


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12 comments:

  1. jem (jane elizabeth middleton)June 15, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    not a great card to have to make but yours is so beautiful and will show how you care. janex

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  2. mylittlecardstudio.blogspot.comJune 15, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    This is very beautiful and a perfect choice. I love the colours, stamping and butterfly. Hugs, Jill x

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  3. mylittlecardstudio.blogspot.comJune 15, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    This is very beautiful and a perfect choice. I love the colours, stamping and butterfly. Hugs, Jill x

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  4. Gram's TreasuresJune 15, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    Such a simple design, but it's so pretty. I think I may just have to CASE it.
    hugs

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  5. DorteJune 15, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    So very beautiful, Carissa.
    hugs Dorte

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  6. SylviaJune 15, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    Beautiful card, Carissa, love your butterfly the coloring is beautiful! Thanks for joining us at the ColourQ this week and sharing your card!

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  7. Colleen DietrichJune 15, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    Carissa, I saw this at ColourQ and it really caught my eye. Gorgeous work!

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  8. Suzanne BierJune 15, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    Very elegant and beautiful card, Carissa! Thanks for sharing it with us at the colourQ! :)

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  9. UnknownJune 16, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    I seem to be making a lot of these the past few weeks too. This is beautiful and I hope it bring some comfort to your boss. Thank you for sharing this with us at the ColourQ.

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  10. Tracey McNeelyJune 16, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    What a beautiful card Carissa.

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  11. LeAnneJune 18, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    Sad to have to make these kinds of cards, but it is BEAUTIFUL. Thanks for playing with us this week at the CQC.

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  12. Linda BeesonJune 19, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    I so love that background you created!

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