Good Tuesday morning….we all unfortunately need to send sympathy cards and when the time arises, the last thing that you want to have to do is worry about what to make as you already have a lot on your mind. This is a simple yet classic sympathy card that comes together in a jif!
The stamp set, Heartfelt Sympathy is in the Annual Catalog and it is one beautiful set with fabulous sentiments. I used one of them in the inside of the card and it was the perfect message. As I say…a keeper.
This Designer Series Paper, Timeless Elegance is just beautiful…(do you remember how it was back-ordered for such a long time when it first came out) – I can see why as it is a classic.
Today's card is a 4 1/2" square in Pear Pizzazz ~ it's fun to change up the base from the regular neutrals that we get so accustomed to and this is a color that can surprise you…it is soft and comforting but then it also looks super with some big and bold colors!
I did use the watercolor paper and the new black ink pad but honestly, I could have been just fine using very vanilla paper as there is just a tiny bit of water coloring in the pear pizzazz – you can really see it in person, that little touch makes the card!
Because this is a square card, yep – you will have to add additional postage (and I think we can say that it is will worth it) and because of this – I decided to add some pearls …these little gems again, make the simple card.
Doesn't this look great popped up? I think that it really "sets off" the designer series paper. If you look at the stamp that I chose and then look at the card, you will see that I took the smaller floral stamp (on the top right of the stamp set image) and I added this 3 extra times to fill up the space a bit more.
Because of the odd size card, the envelope was made using the Envelope Punch Board.Simple, fast – DONE!
It's Tuesday, so you know what that means….the TUESDAY WEEKLY DEALS! It is fun to look forward to this each week – do you have a favorite?
We are going to switch animals today….(the dogs are doing great) but I had a funny about Daisey! For our party we put the dogs down at the barn as I could imagine it would have been a 3 ring circus with them wanting to play and knowing them, they would have jumped in the pool…..
So earlier on Sunday James said – "What are you going to do about that "thing" – I really think that it is mean and evil that my family members make fun of her…..I told her that she would be fine and would just stay down at the barn….
Well about 1 hour into the party….in came the beauty queen and she was a hoot! The best thing was that she went to find John ( as she loves him) and darn, I wish that I had a camera as it was priceless seeing my very tall hubby walk with her about 3 feet behind him as they walked back to the barn.
I just LOVE My piggie! A face that only her Mommy could love! (these pictures were early in the morning and I cleaned her up ….how dare her to have a messy face on Party Day!)
Thanks for sharing the gorgeous card – These are always hardest for me so I am very appreciative.
HUGE thanks for the pics of Daisy too – She is precious and I can see why you love her so much!
I hope all went great at the party and I continue to think and pray about Earline and Milo.
Hugs and have a super day!
Ha, Ha, Ha! That face is priceless and she is looking right into your eyes. I always wonder what they are thinking. I made a sympathy card yesterday for Lisa’s challenge. I had this set out too, but couldn’t come up some something, so I went to my stand by. I’ll keep this one close by. I love how you added the little extra flowers. Again, thanks so much for sharing.
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Wonderful post this morning! The card is so nice. Daisy is beautiful!
Your little Daisy May is So Cute, Susan! I Love seeing photos of her! Pets are the best; they make us smile, laugh, sometimes even cry for laughing so hard. I had a laughable incident last night with my dogs. Priceless~ I keep my sympathy cards stocked up because you never know when you’ll need them, and I’ve needed several in just the past 2 weeks. I Love the font on this card; simply Beautiful! Another Winner~
She is a cutie! Love your card, simple but elegant. Thank you for sharing as always, Have a Blessed Day.
“And this lil` piggy went to the PARTY” How smart she is ! She knew there was a party going on and she did not get an invitation !
I really like the added flowers on your card. A hand made Sympathy card just conveys caring more I think .I like Pear Pizzazz too . I used it for my Autumn cards along with some typical Autumn colors and it reminded me of fading summer greens .
Girls just want to have fun! Daisy May’s face has cover girl written all over it! Super adorable! Your card is beautiful and caring….I agree we need to have a few sympathy cards ready.
Love your Daisy picture. Your sympathy card is a beautiful way to show someone you really care. Thanks for sharing.
That is funny about Daisy crashing your party!
Your card is really beautiful. Sympathy cards are something I really need to make a bunch of ahead and have on hand. I still owe quite a few people one right now!
Cyberhugs!
what a terrific color combo!
Miss Daisey is precious!
Wonderful card. I would never have thought to put the Pear Pizazz with the black as a mat but it certainly makes sense esp if you color in some of the leaves. I agree I should make and keep some sympathy cards on hand just in case!
Would Daisey wear a ribbon tied in a bow on her neck – that would have been so cute! Truly a party animal – I know you were waiting for me to say it!
Your card is very pretty. I would never have thought to combine Pear Pizzazz with a black and white DSP, but it works perfectly. I love how you added extra stamping around the main stamp and pearls, which make it extra special. Daisey is a hoot!!
Loved the simple but lovely card today. Thanks for the Daisey story 🙂 I love hearing about her!!
Oh my gosh, if I have a party I can’t lock the animals away. They want to come out and say hi and be admired. I have cats though, no pigs, but I can image that she is quite the hoot.
Wonderful ard today, Susan. Love the pear pizzazz background. It softens the center panel and gives the card a gentleness. Love the way you combined the DSP so well wit h the stamped flowers too.
Great piggy story. I’m sure your guests got a chuckle over her appearance. Have a great day!
Good for Daisey! Beautiful, touching card.
I haven’t been into black and white, but it softens with the Pear Pizzaz, doesn’t it? So simple and effective. Thank you for the sympathy card idea!