Monday, January 16, 2012

Blue & White Sympathy Card

Hello everyone!  Today I made a sympathy card, and I always find it difficult to make a card like this.  I'm not giving this to anyone (luckily no one needs it right now), but it is nice to have these on hand when you need it.  This card is going to be entered into a few challenges...  Two of the challenges are actually using the same exact photo for inspiration!!!  How cool is that! 

Perfect Sentiments- sympathy card using the photo for inspiration
Cooking with Cricut- photo inspiration
Die Cuttin' Divas- blue, silver, and white
Mojo Monday- card sketch
Made Especially For You- use three ribbons
Moxie Fab World- use embossing





A2 sized card
Graphically Speaking- tree cut at 2.53"
Mini Monograms- scalloped circle cut at 3.12", blue circle cut at 3.24"
50 States- bird cut at .61"
Cuttlebug- forest branches, swiss dots
Paper Trey Ink- Mega Mixed Messages stamp set
Paper Trey Ink- ribbon (the white line is another ribbon)

Hope everyone is enjoying their Monday!  I know I sure am enjoying my 3-day weekend!  :)
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28 comments:

  1. LindaJanuary 16, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    This card is beautiful. You did a fantastic job. Love it.

    Linda
    http://www.craftingwithnana.blogspot.com

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  2. jan farnworthJanuary 16, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    you did a great job using the sketch and the inspiration thanks for joining us at the perfect sentiment.

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  3. AshleyJanuary 16, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Wow, this card is absolutely gorgeous, I love your take on the sketch! :) Thanks for joining us at The Perfect Sentiment AND playing along with us at Made Especially For You!

    Ashley
    http://especiallymade.blogspot.com

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  4. AdrianJanuary 16, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    Very pretty, love the color combo!!!

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  5. Sherrie K.January 16, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    Beautiful card Amy!! Love the paper combo. Very pretty design:)
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  6. MaribelJanuary 16, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    I love this color combo. I agree, I also have an extremely difficult time making sympathy cards. Great way to use this sketch.
    Maribel

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  7. RachelJanuary 16, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    very sweet card, and that little birdy is great. I love making extra cards to have on hand!

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  8. AmyJanuary 16, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    What a pretty card for a sad occasion- it's very elegant- great job! :)Amy

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  9. Pat N.January 16, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    Amy, I think your card is beautiful! Terrific job; thanks for playing along with Die Cuttin' Divas!--Pat N.

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  10. JennipherJanuary 16, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    Love the black tree with the lone birdie. Nicely done. Thanks for joining us at The Perfect Sentiment and also the Die Cuttin Divas.

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  11. Cre8tiveVetJanuary 16, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    I love how the black pops off of the card! Thanks for joining us at DCD.
    -Yvette
    cre8tivegirls.blogspot.com

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  12. Sunshine HoneyBeeJanuary 17, 2012 at 3:04 AM

    Especially like the color combo & embossing.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"
    http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee.blogspot.com

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  13. BrendaJanuary 17, 2012 at 4:49 AM

    Awesome job on combining both these challenges! I love the colors in the challange pic and your card, so striking and beautiful!! The challenge sketch worked so perfectly for your card as well. Great job!!

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  14. NitaJanuary 17, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    This is just lovely Amy. I love how you used the colours and the tree from the photo and created something so serene and comforting. The perfect Sympathy card. Well done. :)

    Thanks so much for linking up with CWC this week.

    Nita
    www.niftynitanotes.blogspot.com

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  15. BeckieJanuary 17, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    LOVE your card. I love those colors. Thanks for playing along at ME4Y!

    Be blessed, Beckie

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  16. Jessica PascarellaJanuary 17, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    Stunning card! I love the entire design! Thanks for joining us at Perfect Sentiment!

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  17. krcmasterpieceJanuary 17, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    The wood background really fits well with the tree. The colors are perfect together. I'm so glad you entered the challenge @ Perfect Sentiments!

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  18. Sarah BennettJanuary 17, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    Great take on the challenge. I love that little bird in the tree. Wonderful card! Thanks for joining us at The Perfect Sentiment!

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  19. Holly GagnonJanuary 17, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    Gorgeous card...thanks for linking with CWC. Holly CWC DT

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  20. UnknownJanuary 18, 2012 at 5:12 AM

    Beautiful card! I love the color choice - you can really see the inspiration behind it :) Thanks for joining us at Cooking with Cricut this week :)

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  21. Karen HJanuary 18, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    Amazing job as always, my dear friend. Your creativity (and execution of every idea) is superb! It's always a joy to see what you've been up to. :o) Gorgeous card for a tough subject to craft! :o)

    Hugs and blessings!
    http://kaleidoscopicsparkles.blogspot.com

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  22. LarelynJanuary 18, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Oh, this is a beautiful card. wonderful, clean lines and a perfect diecut. I love the embossing. Thanks for sharing at CWC.
    Hugs,
    Larelyn

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  23. DIANA L.January 18, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    This came out so beautiful Love it and a great sympathy card to.
    DIANA L.
    http:/dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  24. MargaretJanuary 18, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Your card is so beautiful. Love that sketch you used and all your papers are awesome together. Great job. Thanks for joining us a Perfect Sentiments.

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  25. KemmaJanuary 18, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    I really like your interpretation of the inspirational photo, this turned out really well! Tremendous
    Thanks for sharing!
    -Kemma, CookingWithCricut Design Team
    mykemmacards.blogspot.com

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  26. JillJanuary 18, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    Love this card! Nice and clean! Smiles, Jill CWC DT member

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  27. JenJanuary 18, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    Lovely card, Amy! I love the addition of the little bluebird.

    Madison at www.funkycards.blogspot.com has a call out for sympathy cards for her "I Feel the Love" Project if you're interested. This month's recipients lost one of their infant twins and Madison is collecting cards to send to them.

    Thanks for linking up at Cooking With Cricut this week.

    ~ Jen, CWC Design Team

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  28. Sunshine HoneyBeeJanuary 20, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Congrats! Just came from Perfect Sentiments Ch site & saw you made the top 3 with this wonderful Sympathy card.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"
    http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee.blogspot.com

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