Sadly a Sympathy Card

Sympathy cards are probably the hardest to create, because it is not something that we want to make.  A long time friend's spouse recently passed away and I am not able to attend the services.  I remembered creating a background with a Sparkle and Sprinkle stamp way back when I was on their design team, so I got the stamp out and made this card.
 

First stamp the image on gray CS six times with Versamark and emboss with Black Detail embossing powder.  Stamp them one at a time to make it easier to line them up.  Punch the edge with punch.  Layer onto black card base.  Die cut the bird two times, once in black and once in white.  Use Dimensional Glue over detail cut lines and apply Sparkling Snow glitter.  Pop the bird onto front.  Stamp the sentiment and emboss with Black Detail embossing powder.  Cut into a rectangle; layer onto black rectangle.

Inside

The inside only has the same punch along the edge and the sentiment stamped.  I really like this sentiment from Stampin Up.

Sympathy

Another card was needed for a different family member and I did not want to send the same card.  I punched the edge of the white card base, punched a piece of black CS and layered them. A piece of pattern paper was added to the top. Used the same bird die as above and a different SU sentiment.

Really hoping that you do not need a sympathy card but if you do, perhaps one of these will help.


Thank you for stopping by.
Sandy

Glossy Thank You Card

Hi! Hope you are enjoying a fantastic crafting day!

Today I'm sharing a dry-embossed card on glossy card stock --

Perfect for a man or a woman! 

 It's really a great technique. I only wish the glossiness would show up more in the photo.  The Kaleidacolor multicolor ink is applied in a diagonal manner using a brayer.

It's a great design technique to highlight a singular portion of the card! In this case, the yellow streaked ink highlights the pretty flower embellishment.

Love the way the ink smears to pop out the white letters!

In the photo below you can see the burlap textured ribbon which has been cut on the right in a banner style finish.

Hope you have enjoyed my card! Thanks for visiting today.

TEA PARTY

I just had a tea party at my house.  It was my second year hosting the Spring Easter tea for my tea group, and I thought it would be fun to invite YOU, my blogger friends, via the internet to share all the fun (vicariously).  I will start off with the invitation.

2015 Tea Invitation

I had lots of ideas, but as always, I started to run short on time, so I opted for a more simple design.  It is a gate fold card on peach CS with a beautiful designer paper layered on top.  I die cut this Poppystamp Die Teapot Stack 1157 from a teal cardstock.  Then I cut it again from silver cardstock.  When I removed it from the die machine, I turned it upside down and put a piece of removable tape across all the pieces; then carefully removed the outline of the die (save this piece for a later project). Now take the teal outline and place a piece of tape on the back of it covering all the cutout areas; pick up each silver piece and place it in the proper space in the teal outline.  Yes, I know....you are saying this will take time.  But BELIEVE me, if you don't keep all the pieces in the proper place, you will have a nightmare on your hands trying to figure out which piece goes where!  Just ask me how I know! 
Now all you have to do is tape the teapots to the left side and add corner sticker embellishments!

2015 Tea Invite Open

On the inside I stamped a Sparkle N Sprinkle stamp and left it in black outline.  I added a hand written reminder to wear a Easter bonnet.  The center is a Martha Stewart punch around the page with the information needed pre-printed from the computer.

Unfortunately, this stamp may no longer be offered, but Sparkle and Sprinkle does have other Hat Ladies that would work (also offered as digi stamps):

Vivian Hat Lady and Danielle Hat Lady and Catherine Hat Lady

Stay tuned for more information on the tea, like the menu and recipes.

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges
Scrapy Land Challenge #17 Anything Goes  (include dies they carry) 5/17
Lil Patch of Crafty FriendsChallenge #9 Anything Goes 5/15


See you soon!

Big Favor Please?

Hello, blogging friends.

One of our blogging-paper-crafting-friends, Sue Drees, recently shared some sad news.

Her sister fell on June 22, and was diagnosed with a brain tumor. On June 25, the tumor was successfully removed. However, the biopsy brought back devastating news - a fast growing Brain Cancer. Sue's sister is determined to fight this all the way. She began physical rehabilitation on July 4.

Sue and her sister Edith live in the North East (USA). Sue and her husband transport Edith's husband to the hospital each day and check up on changes and quality of care.

While Sue did not ask for help, we've kept in touch with her and asked if Edith would enjoy receiving cards of encouragement and support.

Sue was so grateful that the on-line community might help in this way - it was something she had not considered.

Edith enjoys Quilting and LOVES flowers! Edith's beloved fur child is a little pug, and both miss each other very much.

Will you please consider sending a note, tag, or card (or two or three? LOL) offering encouragement? Edith valiantly fights other illnesses in addition to this new challenge. She is a very courageous soul.

Cards can be sent addressed to Edith c/o Sue and she will take them daily to the hospital.

To obtain the mailing address, please write:
thinkingofyou@tampabay.rr.com

Thank you for making a difference in one person's life, by bringing in a little sunshine, and for stopping by my blog.

hugs,

Cheesy Sandy

Three Babies In One Week

Good morning cyber friends!  Have you noticed that your friend's adult children are now having babies? How old does that make us??? We have just heard of 3 sweet bundles of joy arriving this past week.  I did find a baby boy card in my stash.  Yippee!  Looks like I will be doing a CAS card for the remaining 2 baby girls cards.  Here is what I came up with:

I started out by using two coordinating double sided designer papers, one with polka dots and one with wavy lines.  The wavy paper is 4-1/4 X 5-1/2.  Dotted paper was cut 4-1/4 X 7, then scored at 5-1/2, folded over and taped onto the dotted one.    Both paper edges were inked with coordinating ink color.  I found this adorable ribbon in my stash and added it to the top using glue dots.  Perfect little girl vibe going on so far.  Side note:  the card was supposed to be PINK, but the paper is really more peachy in color.  I guess that works for little girls, too?


Next, die cut a scallop circle from the DP and ink the edges.  This sweet little bird delivering the sparkly bundle is from a Unity mini set called "Birdie Told Me".  She was stamped on white paper, die cut, colored and glittered with stickles.  I also added stickles to the outside edge of the circle.  The sentiment on the front is from an older Stampin Up set.

The sentiment on the inside is a from a clear stamp set by Cloud 9 Design called Simple Thoughts-Baby.  I just added the little silver charm using a brad before adhering the layer to the card base.

This card only took about 30 minutes to make and the hardest part was waiting for the stickles to dry!  
I am happy that I was able to get all three cards out in the mail today.  Feels good to get something accomplished.

Well, I had intentions of submitting this card to some challenges, but alas there just wasn't enough time.  Maybe the next one.



Have a wonderful day and thank you for taking the time to stop by!
Cheesy Sandy