Friday, July 8, 2011

Let Your Light Shine Sympathy Card

Happy Friday everyone!  I have the first of several sympathy cards to share with you today.  I made this one for my son-in-law's mother and brother after the loss of his Dad.  It really was one of the hardest cards I've ever had to make.  But, it didn't take long to decide that a lighthouse was perfect for this one because the Bible verse on the front really reminded me of how my son-in-law's Dad lived his life.  He was such a wonderful man!  It's so sad that in the end, he was so depressed, he just couldn't seem to see any hope.  But, I digress.  Here's how the card was made:

Size:  4 1/2" x 6 1/2"
Card Stock:  Bazzill, American Crafts
Patterned Papers:  DCWV (Dots, Stripes and Plaids Stack)
Lighthouse:  Wall Decor Cricut cartridge cut at 4"
Background Label:  Elegant Edges Cricut cartridge cut at 4 1/4" (I think) and then embossed using the Swiss Dots folder in my Cuttlebug
Butterflies:  Martha Stewart punch
Daisy border punch:  Martha Stewart
Blue chain border:  Martha Stewart Double Edge Bangle Chain punch 
Pearls:  Queen & Co.
Sentiment:  Computer generated using Tabitha font and then cut with a Nestabilities Die


Hope you like it.  I was very pleased with the end result.  I love these colors together.  Click on the photo for a better look.







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7 comments:

  1. LaurieJuly 8, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    This card is so beautiful!!!! Sympathy cards are always so hard to make, but you did a fantastic job!! My prayers are with you and your SIL's families.

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  2. Anna CJuly 8, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Your card is very beautiful. Love your colors on this. Your son in law and his family are in my prayers.

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  3. Debbie CarriereJuly 9, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Tammy, this is a wonderful card! You can tell you put a lot of love into it. Thinking of your family....

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  4. MaribelJuly 9, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts. Thank you for sharing your sympathy card, it is beautiful!

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  5. AmyJuly 10, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    This is a beautiful card... Thanks for becoming a follower of my blog, I am now following you too.
    Amy

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  6. LynnJuly 11, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    This card is so, so beautiful!

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  7. Arborgate Interiors LLC July 11, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    I LOVE this card, Tammy. You did a great job and I know it touched their hearts! I can see that much love went with it. I continue to remember them in my prayers every day.

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