Hello. Thank you stopping by today. I have a simple sympathy card for you today. The Beautifully Braided stamp set evokes a calm and serene life. I chose to use that set for this card.
MEASUREMENTS (Supplies and Links are at the end)
- Basic Black Cardstock: 4-1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5-1/2″
- Garden Lane Designer Series Paper: 4″ x 5-1/4″
- Basic Black Cardstock: 3-3/4″ x 5″ plus strip for punched braid
- Fluid 100 Watecolor Paper: 3-3/4″ x 5″ for stitched rectangle and sentiment
- Whisper White Cardstock: 4″ x 5-1/4″ for inside message panel
PIECES AND PARTS (use any die-cutting and embossing machine)
- Stamp the large Maidenhair Ginkgo stem with Tuxedo Memento Black and heat emboss with Clear Embossing Powder on Thick Whisper White.
- Using Granny Apply Green reinker and AquaPainter, add color to the ginkgo. TIP: Paint water over area you want to add color too. Add color, let dry and add more color.
- Stamp and heat emboss the sentiment.
- Die-cut ginkgo panel using the Stitched Rectangle dies.
- Die-cut the sentiment using the Stitched Shapes dies.
- Punch braid from Basic Black then square it up and die-cut with same Stitched Rectangle dies used on ginkgo panel. TIP: Carefully line up the braid with the markings but if it’s off, no worries, just put the sentiment strategically over the braid.
ASSEMBLY
- Layer as shown.
- Add Dimensionals behind the sentiment.
- Add some epoxy dots or sequins as shown.
- Grab a Whisper White envelope and add some coordinating DSP to the envelope flap. Make sure you can run your hand across it without ‘flipping up’ any paper.
- Don’t forget to make an inside panel for your message. Cut a 4″ x 5-1/4″ Whisper White cardstock panel, add a stamped image (even emboss it), and adhere to the inside of the card.
As always, you can change up the sentiment. This would make a great birthday card or friendship card.
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Beautiful! ♥
Thank you, Brian.