Sympathy cards are the hardest cards to make. There are so many emotions tied to a card made for a friend or family who’s lost someone. Sympathy cards can be beautiful, inspiring or sweet, but they should always show support and love to the recipient. While I usually incorporate a little yellow into the sympathy cards I make (it’s such an uplifting color for someone in a time of need), but I didn’t incorporate it into today’s card. Here’s my card:
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- Quiet Meadow and Inspired Thoughts. My card combines two dies from the Meadow Dies, part of the Quiet Meadow Bundle and a simple sentiment from the Inspired Thoughts stamp set, part of the Inspired Thoughts Bundle. Both Here’s a look at the Quiet Meadow Bundle:
The stamped images and sentiments in this set are great, but the dies are over-the-top wonderful. Just look at the collection of elements in these dies. I cropped one of the dies with Garden Green and then the other with Pear Pizzazz and Calypso Coral. I snipped the flowers from the Calypso Coral paper and added them to the Pear Pizzazz base. Here’s a look at the gorgeous Inspired Thoughts Bundle: 
The canopy of trees in the dies are great, but take another look at the sentiments in the Inspired Thoughts stamp set – such a gorgeous font with a wonderful variety of great sentiments. I cropped my sentiment with a stitched frame from the Hippo & Friends Dies. - Paper Lattice. Not only does my card feature elements from two new bundles, but it also features a panel from the Paper Lattice embellishment, a set of 10 kraft paper lattice accents. Here’s a look at the Paper Lattice embellishment:
This is not a die – it’s a pack of 10 pre-cut kraft paper embellishments. As I opened my pack, I was expecting a flimsy, hard-to-use gold foil element. That’s NOT what I got – I love the kraft paper – thick enough to easily handle and glue down but still a delicate look on the card. Here’s a closer look at the gorgeous background this lattice creates: 
- Color Combination. My sympathy card features an earthy mix of rich green, soft blue and kraft. Sure – there’s a pop of calypso and a soft green, but the mix of the first three is what appeals to me the most in this card. If you love this mix of kraft, Pool Party and Garden Green as much as I do, I hope you’ll save this for future reference:
Stamp Sets: Inspired Thoughts Papers: Garden Green, Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Thick Basic White Inks: Garden Green Accessories: Paper Lattice, Meadow Dies, Hippo & Friends Dies, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
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Lovely card. Very thoughtful.
Have to add Paper Lattice to my list!
Thank you so much, Dianne! I was pleasantly surprised by how sturdy and beautiful the lattice paper is. You’ll love it. ♥
I agree about sympathy cards being hard to make. I like your color combination and the paper lattice really sets it off. Your pretty card will be a comfort to the family. Enjoy your day!
Thank you so much, Hilda! I bought these Meadow Dies on a whim – so glad I did. Hope your day is wonderful! ♥
Sweet card. You did a great job with the lattice background and colors.
Thanks, Windy! The lattice paper is wonderful! Always lovely to hear from you. ♥
Really beautiful with the background lattice. Yummy color combination.
Thank you, Mary! ♥ I’m a big fan of Garden Green and Pool Party. The kraft tones add another special element.
Another Day, Another Gorgeous card from our artistic leader! It is so difficult to make sympathy cards and you have made it look simple. I just love this one. Thanks for sharing Brian.
Thank you so much, my friend! The elements on this card were so easy to use, and it came together quickly. Still sad to have to make it. So happy you like it. ♥
I totally agree that sympathy cards can be some of the hardest cards to make. Your card is PERFECT (with or without the yellow).
Thank you so much, my friend! ♥
Interesting how color combos inspire a mood–such a calming and supportive design. This is the perfect card to convey care and concern.[Thank you, too, for the tip about the lattice pieces.]
Thank you, Linda! I always appreciate your feedback and comments. You are awesome!
One of the great things I love about a new catalog, is how many things I completely MISS! Lucky for me, you and others show me those things, that MUST make it to my house. Lattice? Really? Your card is beautiful; such a wonderful array of colors and softness. Perfect!
Yay! Thank you so much, Bobbi! ♥
Yes, Brian, Sympathy cards are the most difficult to make, the recipient is going through a hard time so, incorporating a bit of color will do a world of good.
Your card is so lovely, the lattice background is just perfect to showcase the delicate bouquet of sweet flowers.
Thank you for sharing.
Stay healthy and safe.
XO
This is lovely! How did I miss that lattice paper? Such a pretty effect with it!