When I started this blog, it began as solely a card-making blog. But as the years went on I have been making cards less and less and my blog has transitioned into a lifestyle blog. Now I mainly make cards just for my grand babies or special events. Unfortunately this past month I had to make two cards for more serious reasons: one a sympathy card and the other an encouragement card.
My first card was for an older gentleman who lost his wife. I always keep sympathy cards simple, because I think that is more appropriate for the solemn occasion. And for this one, I kept it extra simple because it was for a male. I also used a more masculine image.
To make my card I first sponged a sky background with blue ink, then I stamped a trio of trees (retired Papertrey Ink) over the sponged background. I then cut the main image card and a blue background frame using Spellbinders Nestabilities then I glued it all together on a white card base. I stamped a sentiment in the same ink as the trees.
My second card is for a woman who just received some bad medical news. I wasn't that familiar with the situation as I heard it second hand, but I wanted her to know that I care and that I was thinking and praying for her. The inside of the cards reads "Whatever happens, God is there to keep you safely in His care".
To make this card, I first stamped, colored, and cut out the Morning Glory image. Then I cut a white large oval followed by a blue scalloped oval using Spellbinder's Nestabilities. I glued all three pieces onto a white card stock base then stamped a sentiment onto the white oval. I finished the card with three clear crystals. All the images in this card are retired Stampin' Up!.
Handmade cards are always special, but I think they have extra meaning when given for more serious reasons. It really shows how much you care when you take the time to make it yourself.
Have A Great Day! Amy
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