Good morning All! We are still in the deep freeze, though the freeze isn’t as deep as it was earlier in the week. It seems that whenever it warms up a bit we get more snow. We shall see if the predicted amount happens today. But, it IS March, which means that spring can’t be too far away. Oh, and by the way, just in case you haven’t heard, this weekend is the time to turn your clocks forward. Already???
My card for today is one of the unfortunate ones we all have to make from time to time….sympathy. Two friends lost their fathers this past week, so I have been in the sympathetic mode. What better stamp set to use than Golden Afternoon? It has both as quiet scene and great sentiments for the purpose.
Our hop challenge today is color, also perfect for a sympathy card:
And here is the card I created
This is without a doubt the easiest card I have ever made. It is truly simple, and quick to make. Only one stamp set, no dies and two inks. Easy Peasy.
I began with a Night of Navy card base, a mat of Balmy Blue and an art piece in Whisper White. I stamped the large tree from Golden Afternoon in night of Navy, the birds in flight in Balmy Blue, and the sentiment also in Balmy Blue.
This was adhered to the Balmy Blue mat with Liquid Glue and Stampin’ Dimensionals adhered this card front to the card base.
On the inside, I used the same Balmy Blue mat, and liner in Whisper White. I wanted room to write, so I only stamped some Balmy Blue birds, or would that be Balmy Bluebirds?? Just kidding.
Liquid Glue was used for adhesion of both pieces.
The envelope got the small tree from the stamp set in Night of Navy ink, with more of those Balmy Blue birds on the flap.
See, I told you it was easy. Now on with the hop. Our very creative team will no doubt have some wonderful projects for you. Clicking the ‘next’ button will take you to the uber creative Eve, but you can click on any name to just hop around.
Julie Johnston – You are Here
CARD CUTS: Night of Navy: card base 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″; Balmy Blue: front mat and inside mat 4″ x 5-1/4″; Whisper White: front art piece 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″, inside liner 3-3/4″ x 5″
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Lovely. Easy peasy is great once in awhile!
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Karen, you are so right! Thank you.
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Such a pretty CAS design! Perfect for a sympathy card. Sorry that you needed to make one. 😦
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THank you Amy. Yeah, it is tough to have to make these, but one just hopes they give some comfort.
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Simply elegant Julie 😊 I love it
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You are so kind! THanks.
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This is a beautiful card for a solemn occasion. Love that big wonderful tree!
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Thanks, much, Mary. I fell in love with that set when I first saw it. Of course, if it has a tree…….
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So appropriate. I think clean and simple is best for sympathy and this is so pretty and serene. TFS.
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Thank you so much Susan. Serene was the look I was going for.
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Beautiful simplicity. Love the design!
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Thank you Jaimie! Sometimes it is good to do simple.
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what a lovely card Julie, I think that simplicity it good and with the choice of stamp sets and design it worked beautifully together. Great card, sorry you had to make a sympathy card but I am sure the receiver will be comforted.
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Thank you so much, Kristi, for your thoughtful comments. I really appreciate it.
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Nice layout on your card, Julie. And great way to use the colors for the challenge
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Thanks much, Sue.
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Very elegant and peaceful…well done.
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Thank you, Shelagh.
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