Sunday, August 28, 2016

Gorgeous Stamped Sympathy Cards

I FINALLY have a weekend all to myself - no obligations, no projects, just me and my craft room. Unfortunately, my craft table was littered with the remnants of past cards. So on Saturday I slogged through some heavy-duty cleaning and organizing and today I was able to have a nice clean crafty space to mess up all over again. 

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Which ALSO meant that I actually have time do work on something other that design team commitments. BRING ON THE CHALLENGES! :) 

The oh-so-fantastic Darnell is hosting her NBUS challenge again and I went rummaging around to see what stamp sets I had in my stash that hadn't been inked up.



Whoa... looks like I have my work cut out for me! 

I decided to start with a brand new Verve stamp set, Forever in Our Hearts. 
I ordered this set because I was blown away by the beeeeeautiful sentiments, especially the one on this card. 

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I've seen many a sympathy stamp set, but I haven't found one that takes on the anniversary of a sad thing. I never know quite what to say on these occasions, but this sentiment encapsulates it perfectly.

I'm going to link this design up to Sisterhood of Crafters "Ribbons" challenge.  

Both of my cards were inspired by the Viva La Verve sketch:


I was so engrossed in the lovely sentiments (and so short on sympathy cards in my stash) that I decided to make another design, too!

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This one is more pastelly in tone and I love how the palette takes over the somber sentiment. 


I'm going to link this card up to Allsorts - Use at least 2 dies

I am feeling SO much better now that I got a little crafty time under my belt... but I also just realized I only knocked out one of my NBUS sets. Whew! 
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31 comments:

  1. BettyAugust 28, 2016 at 7:59 PM

    two wonderful cards, Becca - love those sentiments - think i must add that to my collection!

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  2. Lisa EltonAugust 28, 2016 at 9:29 PM

    So many pretty layers and textures on both of these Becca!!

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  3. LinAugust 28, 2016 at 10:03 PM

    Oh, Becca, these are really lovely! The glittered copper leaf sprigs on the first card are so stunning, and this flower girl loves all the posies on that 2nd card! Beautiful and such appropriate sentiments for a time when words are difficult.

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  4. Andrea WAugust 28, 2016 at 10:20 PM

    Both cards are gorgeous! The sentiments are wonderful and I love your combination of papers and colors.

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  5. SuchiAugust 29, 2016 at 12:31 AM

    Bang!! That's how your mojo hits your card! ;) LOVEEEEE both your cards Becaa! I also loved the sentiment very much- haven't seen such! The second one looks equally attractive and gorgeous! :) Have a great week ahead!
    Suchi xx

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  6. Alice (scrAPpamondo)August 29, 2016 at 12:42 AM

    Wow!! Great works with your NBUS!!! Both the cards are so sweet and beautiful!!! Fab match of colours and great designes!!

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  7. Dotty JoAugust 29, 2016 at 4:47 AM

    Stunningly beautiful cards, Becca! Jo x

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  8. Lizzy HillAugust 29, 2016 at 5:14 AM

    You poor thing - I know how it feels when you WANT crafty time and simply can't get it....& then, the cleaning BEFORE you can get going...& unfortunately, that mess keeps creeping up every time you create, eh??!!!! ANYWAYS. LOvely cards..... they really are great sentiments & I REALLY Love your pastel cluster on the bottom card:):)

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  9. Sheri GilsonAugust 29, 2016 at 7:21 AM

    Gorgeous cards, Becca! Love all the fabulous texture & layers!

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  10. brendaAugust 29, 2016 at 7:50 AM

    Great use of your dies and lovely creation, thanks for much for sharing your creativity with us at Allsorts challenge this week.

    B x

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  11. Darlene August 29, 2016 at 7:55 AM

    Both cards are gorgeous Becca! LOVE that rich Fall ribbon on your first card! BEAUTIFUL! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood’s ‘RIBBONS’ challenge and please come back again soon!
    Darlene
    one of the 'Sistahs'
    The Sisterhood of Crafters
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS Please come for a visit!

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  12. Chris DringAugust 29, 2016 at 8:28 AM

    My layers loving heart just adores these cards! Such beautiful sentiments for such gorgeous cards!

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  13. SD poojaAugust 29, 2016 at 8:48 AM

    Can't decide which one I love more ! Both of them have beautiful colors and Yes the sentiments are wonderful !

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  14. Cat CraigAugust 29, 2016 at 10:12 AM

    wow, both are gorgeous, so full of wonderful bits of eyecandy, and the whole view is even better.

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  15. ~amy~August 29, 2016 at 10:22 AM

    Love both of your cards....great sentiments for those difficult times.
    I keep trying to ink up all my NBUS..

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  16. LisaAugust 29, 2016 at 11:36 AM

    Both of your cards are so gorgeous!! I love the designs of each one!! The colors are beautiful, as are the sentiments!! Fabulous job on both!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  17. conilAugust 29, 2016 at 4:14 PM

    You are so right, good sentiments for sympathy cards are really hard to find but this one is woderful and even the images are lovely. What is more wonderful and amazing is the artful way you constructed both these cards. Love the ribbon & burlap on the first one (I, personally, have yards of ribbon that just sit here being NBUS). And the second card with all that terrific color look so heart-felt and hopeful.

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  18. UnknownAugust 29, 2016 at 4:28 PM

    Wow, two great cards Becca, and glad you got some good old fashioned, guilt free crafty time! x

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  19. Nora NollAugust 29, 2016 at 7:23 PM

    What pretty cards!! I love the sympathy sentiments you used and all your lovely layering. going to have to look this stamp set up. Great job on using your NBUS. I have a whole shoebox full. Sigh. I have picked a few things out to color but we shall see!

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  20. DarnellAugust 29, 2016 at 11:01 PM

    NBUS mountain never gets any smaller, does it, Becca? We just keep on buying the latest and greatest because the companies make it impossible NOT to buy! And now, guess what, you've made me add even more! I agree with you about this beautiful sediment set. Words are so difficult at sad times so it's nice when we find stamps to say what we mean. You have done a brilliant job of showcasing both of these sediments with your sensational cards! Either one will bring so much comfort to the recipient. I'm so glad you were able to knock out at least one of your sets and I thank you for playing in Challenge #7! You'll just have to come back again two more times! Hugs, Darnell

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  21. kiwimeskreationsAugust 30, 2016 at 1:03 AM

    What beautiful cards Becca - I love that top one, and the sentiment is fabulous - sad to need it, but great to have something like that to use.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  22. StirYourCreativityAugust 30, 2016 at 7:55 AM

    You bring in so much texture, design, style and make it look so gorgeous. Even if I push myself I cannot see me doing this kind of incredible stuff.

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  23. Helen GullettAugust 30, 2016 at 6:54 PM

    Becca, those cards are gorgeous and fantastic! Love the texture and layering works.

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  24. AnonymousAugust 30, 2016 at 7:44 PM

    Such beautiful cards. Glad I'm not the only one with lots of unused stamps xxx

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  25. SewPaperPaintAugust 30, 2016 at 8:56 PM

    Oh girl! I'm coming to play and break in your stamps!!! I almost always have to ink them up or else they don't leave the table... ;0 These are AMAZINGly beautiful! Wow, great work! Hugs, Autumn

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  26. Julee (Vervegirl)August 30, 2016 at 9:28 PM

    These are dripping with gorgeousness, Becca! I love the depth of color and texture on each one. I got a little crafty time all to myself this weekend, too, and it was such a breath of fresh air. You ROCKED this sketch and this stamp set, my friend.

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  27. DianeAugust 31, 2016 at 5:15 AM

    Both cards are beautiful and what great sympathy sentiments, too..love all your lovley layers and details on both! Thank you for joining us at The Sisterhood for our challenge!
    Diane TSH DT

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  28. aussie aNNieAugust 31, 2016 at 6:46 AM

    Lovely display for our current challenge, use more than TWO dies, great card, lovely colours and thanks for sharing...
    [aNNie DT for Allsorts Challenges]

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  29. LenaSeptember 1, 2016 at 8:52 PM

    Beautiful cards, Becca. Can't decide which one I like best. Gorgeous colours and papers, and the sentiments are wonderful. Need to add that set to my wish list.
    Hugs,
    Lena

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  30. LisaSeptember 3, 2016 at 8:59 AM

    These are both so beautiful... so cool that you inked up the burlap and the colors on that second one... yum...

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  31. Ina GSeptember 5, 2016 at 9:13 PM

    Don't know how I missed these cards Becca. I love the grungy look on the first one and in such gorgeous colours. Your sympathy card is something else with all those beautiful flowers and again colourful. So uplifting.

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