Monday, February 19, 2007

Sympathy

I needed a sympathy card for my niece (in-law) who lost her paternal grandmother over the weekend, but didn't want something too elaborate. I remembered Julie Ebersoles' (JulieHRR) sketch challenge from January (which I didn't do until now), and thought it would be perfect. The card-stock/envelope is from Fabriano (I purchased from StarLitStudio's eBay store). The stamp set is Close As A Memory from SU, and the inks and organdy ribbon are from SU as well. I made a square frame, and sponged in the bashful blue. I inked up the flower stamp with stampin' write markers in almost amethyst, and certainly celery...huffed and stamped. The sentiment is stamped in almost amethyst. I used a so saffron marker to color in the centers of the flowers as an after-thought, then tied an ivory narrow organdy ribbon around the card for the finishing touch.

5 comments:

Allison Rankin said...

So very well done! A great use of colors and Julie's sketch!

Anonymous said...

This is very pretty and subtle. I am sure your niece will appreciate it. Stephanie

*Beatriz Jennings* said...

awesome work!!

Bety

Heidi said...

This is very beautiful! Love the simplicity.

Anonymous said...

This is gorgeous!