Friday, 30 March 2012

With Sympathy

Condolence cards are always, I find, the hardest card of all to make. Striking the right balance between sombre and boring. I had the sad news yesterday that one of my neighbours finally lost her battle with cancer.
This card was made to show our support for her husband and son, left to carry on without her.
The papers used are from the papermania lemon capsule collection, a subtle colour change down the centre panel. The image is Delicious Doodles' Lily bunch which is one of the older, discontinued ones. Coloured subtly with promarkers then cut out with nesties. Pearlised gold card for the backing on both the image, computer generated sentiment and backing paper. Some grosgrain and satin ribbons added and 3 little creamy yellow pearls in the corner.
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5 comments:

  1. ike30 March 2012 at 19:23

    Fabulous - this is just divine :-) xxxxxx

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  2. KristyLee30 March 2012 at 21:23

    Helen,
    Your card turned out beautiful! Sorry about your friend and neighbor!
    Peace,
    Kristy

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  3. lilyandthelotus.blogspot.com30 March 2012 at 21:44

    oh this is lovely Helen. I know they will so love this in such a time.This is lifting and I am sure they felt your love and grace.
    hugs,
    susan s.

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  4. Susan31 March 2012 at 00:55

    Lovely and perfect for a sympathy card! It is sad that we have to make them at all...EVER! Sorry for your loss again.
    Love n light,
    Susan

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  5. I Don't Do Straight1 April 2012 at 21:56

    Beautiful card Helen....... sorry about the circumstances.

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