Sympathy cards are some of the hardest cards to make (especially when you have the loss of a loved one in mind) – a need for sympathy card can make for an impassioned card-making session. We strive to make sure everything about a sympathy card is perfect – the colors, the images, the sentiment and the message we inscribe inside. Today I’m sharing some of my favorite sympathy cards from the past year, along with some of Stampin’ Up!’s best products to make sure you have everything you need to make a lovely sympathy project for your loved friends and family.
Sympathy Inspiration
Let’s start with some of my favorite sympathy cards from the past year – I’ve chosen 10. Some of the products used in these cards has been retired (it can no longer be ordered from Stampin’ Up!). The inspiration is still there. You can click on any of these photos to see the original post for each.
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Great Sympathy Products
There are so many beautiful ways to show love and sympathy. Here are some of my products from Stampin’ Up!’s 2018 Annual Catalog that help us get there:
Tips for Making Sympathy Cards
In a recent post about sympathy cards, I shared some tips for getting through these sometimes-difficult-to-make cards. You reacted beautifully to it, so I’m sharing it again. Here’s what I said:
Sympathy cards are often the hardest cards to make for two reasons – (1) we are often filled with emotion and loss when making these cards in the moment and (2) it’s always difficult to find the right words to offer our condolences to those who’ve lost someone. Two suggestions for making this easier – make your cards early (have a stash of gorgeous sympathy cards on hand at all times) and rely on Stampin’ Up! for the words you want to say.
I hope this post inspires you to create beautiful things to show support for the people you love. Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
August Promotions
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Brian, all of us experience difficulty making Sympathy cards and your idea of having a good stash of these on hand is right on the money.
The samples you share today are just so beautiful, with comforting messages that surely will let the receiver know how much you care.
Thank you for sharing them with us.
Hugs.
Thanks so much, Maria! I am so glad you like these samples and always appreciate your sweet comments. <3
You’re right, Brian, we all need sympathy cards from time to time and having some ready makes it easy to get one in the mail quickly. Your previous beautiful cards are great designs to CASE. Thanks for giving me the nudge to make some. Have a great day!
I hope I’ve inspired you to create some cards, HJ! We can plan for birthday cards and anniversary cards, but expressions of sympathy and support rarely come with a warning. <3
Nice sympathy retrospective. Isn’t it good that sympathy cards don’t have to be Palin and somber.
Thanks, Dianne! I often reach for yellow to uplift. <3
These are all beautiful and I agree it’s best to have a stack on hand. Happy Friday!
Thanks so much, Christina! <3
Very resourceful post and lots of great sympathy samples!
Thanks, my friend. <3
Beautiful cards, Brian! Hope you have most of your stack still on hand and didn’t have to use them all!
It’s a delicate balance, isn’t it, Dawn? Want to have them on hand but don’t want to have to use them. I still have many of these. <3
Thank you Brian, I keep telling myself to keep a stack on hand, but never seem to get to it. This is big-time encouragement.
I’m so happy to inspire. Please let me know if you act on it. <3
Thanks for this posting Brian. Right on all counts.
Thanks, my friend! <3
What an enormous range of designs you have shown us with the wide spectrum of SU products. Such beautiful cards. Thanks for the nudge to keep a variety of cards and styles on hand. Great advice.
Thanks so much, Linda! I love that sympathy cards can be beautiful, elegant or somber – like any other card, we can make a variety of cards that will be a beautiful fit for a friend or family member.