Saturday 27 July 2013

Sympathy cards.

Yesterday was the funeral of my Auntie, who passed away at the good old age of 88. 
Uncle Les died last August and Aunty Hilda just didn't wan't to carry on without him.
So they are re-united again, and leave behind 3 sons - my cousins.
I made each one a sympathy card, all with the same images, but in different colours.
(Needless to say I had to make these specially as I didn't have any made in advance
 - which I do try to do!)
So here they are.

Perfect Plum on Very Vanilla

Night of Navy and White

White and Night of Navy

I cut out an acetate template using one of the Floral Frames Framelits dies.
Placed it on top of my 5"x5" card and then stamped the background using En Francais stampset.
I then got a small piece of sponge and teased the excess ink off the acetate around the
border of the template onto the card, giving a nice neat edge.
I then used one of the Flowering Flourishes stamps at the top,
and the "Thinking of You" sentiment from Hopeful thoughts stamp set underneath.
I have to say that I was pleased with the effect and will now make a couple  more
ready for when needed next time - they are never easy to make.

I'd like to enter these in
Aud Sentiments Challenge 85 - Sympathy
 http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/challenge-85-with-sympathy_17.html



17 comments:

  1. Just love the style and elegance of these cards
    P x

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  2. Condolences on the loss of your aunt Hilda hun. Three beautiful sympathy cards.

    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  3. Sorry for your loss Kate, they're lovely Kate,very elegant

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  4. Sorry for your loss hun these are all fabulous. xxx

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  5. Simply elegant Kate. Hugs xx Jan

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  6. these are simply gorgeous Kate.

    greetings karin

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  7. Simply Elegant Kate, so sorry to hear of your loss, hun, gentle hugs xxxx

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  8. Sorry for your loss Kate, simply stunning cards, beautiful design xxx

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  9. The cards are lovely and I'm sure your cousins will really appreciate them. Sorry to hear about your Aunt Hilda. Love and hugs Ann x x

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  10. Sorry to hear the news Kate, the cards are gorgeous and so tasteful x

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  11. I am so sorry to hear your loss. Your card is stunning xx

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  12. Sorry for your loss. Beautiful cards. Thank you for joining us at Aud Sentiments challenge good luck Ginny ♥

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  13. Absolutely beautiful cards Kate - sorry to hear about your loss. Never nice to make cards for such an occasion, but they are elegant and sophisticated. Stunning. xx

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  14. This is lovely..Thank you for sharing with us at Aud Sentiments..And good luck.

    Caz x

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  15. Sorry for the loss of your aunt, what a wonderful age to get too.
    Your cards are beautiful and very fitting for such a somber occasion. These cards are hard to make, especially when they are for people we know. You have done yourself proud with these three beauties.

    Hugs Lisa xxxxx <3

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  16. Gorgeous cards. Very hard to make cards when it's your own loss too.
    Thanks for joining in at Aud Sentiments
    xxx

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  17. Oh these are all so beautiful, I love the background script and the colours are so pretty
    Lindsay xx

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