Praying for you ...

 

Hello everyone! I'm back!!! I'm so sorry that I've been MIA for the past couple of weeks. For those of you that have missed me and e-mailed to see if everything is OK, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I can't tell you how honored I am that you've been concerned about me. Life has taken over every waking moment in the past couple of weeks (I think most of you will understand). As a result, there hasn't been time for stamping or posting, and for that I do apologize. As with many of you, stamping is a form of therapy for me, an activity and creative outlet that I need to keep me going. When life gets so crazy that I can't stamp, I really miss it. So, all that said, I'm back and will hopefully be back from now on!

Unfortunately, one of the things I've been dealing with in the past couple of weeks are the deaths of some good friends. And so it is only appropriate that my card for the Stamping 411 Saturday Sketch Challenge this week be a Sympathy card that I will be sending on to let some folks know I care. I've used the soothing colors of Marina Mist and Whisper White, with just a touch of Old Olive in the stamped image. The stamp set is "Thoughts and Prayers" and the Designer Series Paper is Beau Chateau. Sadly, this paper is retiring soon and I've just now developed an appreciate for the beautiful prints in this collection. Additional supplies and materials include: The Big Shot, The Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Folder, the Beautiful Wings Embosslet, Labels Framelets Dies, Stampin' Write Markers, Stampin' Dimensionals and Basic Pearls.

Here's some Measurements to follow if you want to recreate this card for yourself:

1. Layer One -- Card Base -- Marina Mist Cardstock cut at 5.5 x 8.5", scored and folded
2. Layer Two -- Whisper White cardstock cut at 4 x 5.25", embossed on the Big Shot
3. Layer Three -- DSP cut at 3.25 x 4.25
4. Layer Four -- DSP cut at 1.75 x 4"
5. Layer Five -- Framelet Die Cut, approximately 2.75 x 3.25" -- stamp and embellish as shown
6. Layer Six -- Inside of Card -- Whisper White Cardstock cut at 4 x 5.25", embellished with a 1 x 5.25" strip of DSP and some Marina Mist 1/2" Polka Dot Ribbon.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I do hope to be posting on a much more regular and frequent basis in the future so I hope you'll stop by soon for more ideas and inspiration!

Until then, Happy Stamping!

Comments

[Denise]

Gretchen, this card is absolutely stunning ~ so nice to have you back and I'm so sorry for your losses. I'll be praying for you and your friends families. Have a wonderful weekend and happy creating!

[Jeanne Maciejewski]

Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful card, Gretchen. I always send out a special card to family members and friends on their first Mothers Day without their moms...and this one is perfect. Making these cards was on my to-do list this weekend and so the timing of your inspiration was perfect! They always really appreciate that somebody thought of them on this emotional "first" milestone and I know that they will love this card!

[Mitzi Luttrull]

Gretchen, I'm glad you're back in the saddle. I'm sorry to hear about your losses over these past weeks. Your card is beautiful and ironically, I have to make sympathy cards as well and had chosen the same stamp set. I really like your LO and will use it for inspiration. Thank you so much. You are in my prayers.

[steph]

I'm so sorry life has been rough for you. I hope things get back to normal. I love your card and the colors are very soothing. I really like the butterfly you added to this. I'm sure the recepient of this card with appreciate it.

[Selene]

First ~ welcome back GF! I hope the hard times are behind you and you can look forward to inspiring us all with your fun creations. :) These colors are right in my wheel house. the soft and lovely blues are so feminine. I just love the softness of this design. Welcome back again!

[Patti Chesky]

Sympathy cards are never easy to make. This one is stunning!!! I love how you kept the flower spray to the side of the main element. It's gorgeous!!! So glad to have you back!

[Chris in CO]

Gretchen, I am so sorry to read about the loss of your friends. God Bless.
Chris

[brochure printing]

The candles fanning out at all the angles are very awesome. Very great idea and have a great working experience. The green and the white coloring combination of the card are very awesome. The butterfly picture which are used the card very cute and its designing is very well. Thanks for sharing with us!