I find I'm very short of sympathy cards and need to send a couple.
My dear friend Loll has started a new CAS Stencil Challenge
Another friend gave me a new stencil for Christmas.
How lucky was that?
I sponged some Crumb Cake ink through the stencil, stamped a sentiment
and found this butterfly already cut from Inka Gold Smoosh
and wishing for a home.
I have lots of NBUS stencils that I need to pull out
and give some love.
Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.
Enjoy!
Card Recipe
Stamps: Deepest Sympathy (HA)
Ink: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede (SU)
Paper: Neenah (110 lb. Solar White)
Other: Stencil (gift), Stitched Butterfly Trio Die (PS), Inka Gold
Bonnie unfortunately we all need a small stash of sympathy cards and this is such a beautiful one. Stencils make such a simple CAS background perfect to frame you butterfly.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Bonnie, and so sorry you have to send such a wonderful card on such a sad occasion... Nice work with that stencil
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you are having a need for sympathy cards, Bon-Bon. This design is lovely and uplifting! Big hugs, Dolly
ReplyDeleteIt's a sad thing to say, Bonnie, that we need more sympathy cards. I do too but am thankful that I can make my own. The lacy stencil is a lovely place for the even lovelier butterfly to perch.
ReplyDeleteSorry you are in need of sympathy cards. Your card is beautiful. Love the pretty stenciled background and lovely butterfly. Glad he found a home. TFS
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week. Hugs, JoAnn
Lovely sympathy card Bonnie.
ReplyDeleteSympathy cards are so hard to make when you are grieving so it is nice to have a ready made card available. This pretty card will bring comfort to someone. I'm so sorry you have a need to send some.
ReplyDeleteThis is beatuiful Bonnie. I LOVE your new stencil and it looks fantastic sponged in soft brown. Perfect place for your gorgeous butterfly to light. What a wonderful find in your UFO box. Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Stencil, my sweet friend! xx
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry too that you found yourself in need of sympathy cards, but what a BEAUTIFUL card you made to send! Your stencil is SO pretty in the soft kraft and I just love the butterfly on top! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! :0)
ReplyDeleteLove your neutral stenciling behind that gorgeous butterfly. I too have lots of stencils and use the same 5 over and over. Time to bring the rest out after seeing this beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteNot a fun subject, but this is so lovely for the occasion, Bonnie. Beautiful ink blending. Great way to ground that gorgeous butterfly. xx
ReplyDeleteI love the way you have placed your sponged stencilling in that soft brown Bonnie, and the blue Inka Gold butter finishes this perfectly. A wonderful Sympathy card Bonnie. x
ReplyDeleteWonderful card for any occasion especially for a sympathy card.
ReplyDeleteSandy xx
Bonnie, the soft Crumb Cake stenciling is so beautiful, elegant,and delicate, which makes it perfect for the occasion.
ReplyDeleteThe blue Inka Gold Smooshed butterfly is amazing! Love the color combo and the layout!
Hideko xx
Such a beautiful card Bonnie, I agree with everyone else, difficult to make, but this one will bring comfort to the recipient, thankyou for playing along at CAS stencil, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteLovely card Bonnie, your inking through that stencil looks like cut out in the photo.
ReplyDeleteNow that's one lucky butterfly to find a home on your beautiful card. Loving the stencilling and the colour combination is fabulous x.
ReplyDeleteThese two tones are so complimentary. This sympathy card has a delicate appeal thanks to this stencilling. A definite BEAUTY! hugs xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning but calming sympathy card Bonnie! I love the stencil you used and I love that butterfly. The colors you chose so are beautiful together. Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteYour doily stenciling looks so pretty extending off the corner of your card Bonnie - the blue butterfly looks lovely over the brown stenciling - perfect colors for a sympathy card!
ReplyDeleteOh, a beautiful sympathy card, Bonnie. Your butterfly is stunning against this background. I am sure that this card will help someone in difficult times.
ReplyDeleteBożenA xx
Gorgeous stenciled card design, Bonnie. I love your sponged medallion with a neutral color. Perfect background for your gorgeous butterfly that was so happy to find a home:-) TFS my friend and joining us at CAS Stencil Card Challenge. Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteI think your butterfly has found the perfect home with your gorgeous stenciling, Bonnie! Love your color combo, too...such an elegant sympathy card! Thanks so much for joining us at CAS Stencil!
ReplyDeleteSympathy cards are never the easiest cards to make but this is just beautiful. I love the detail on the stencil design xx
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. I find myself in need of a thank you/sympathy card and saw yours on Pinterest.
ReplyDeleteI was sorry you already had the butterfly made as I would have liked to know more about it. What is Inca Gold Smoosh? And what color blues/greens do you think you might have used? Distress Ink color or a SU color, maybe. Thank you.
If you send me an email, Beverly, I will be glad to explain my process.
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Done, Bonnie. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI love the doily stencil on this card. May I ask who makes it or the name?
ReplyDeleteSorry, Tami. There's no name on that stencil.
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