Monday, May 17, 2010

Layered Sympathy Card

Here we are at the start of another week. I will be sharing projects this week using a selection of papers and tools that are budget friendly! I will have a paper review on Tuesday and my goal is to show that you can make a number of projects with the same papers that all have very different feelings.
Today I have a sympathy card.
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I used a number of layers and a unique orange and grey color combo. I added some texture to the solid grey layer using the Cuttlebug and folder from the Asian bundle.

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Using a EK Success punch, I made a 'top note' of sorts and stamped the sentiment using a Papertrey Ink stamp and the bees from an SEI set. I inked the edges twice--once with a close match orange shade and then over inked that with a dusty grey. I added some herringbone twill tape I had in my ribbon bucket.

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Here is a close up of the layers--you can also do a lot with planning the placement of the printed paper--since I was using a paper that had a border print I made sure that you could still see the grey bees which tie the color combo together.

***Update--I have heard your comments about the black type face in the comments and it being hard to read--I did my research and found out how to change it and it should now match the text color of the main post--much easier to read and enjoy eveyone's comments--thanks for the feedback and hope you like the update!

Thanks for stopping by. I usually one post on Monday Wednesday and Friday but this week I have something to share everyday! This weekend crafting came before laundry--
Have a great day!

24 comments:

  1. This is a beautiful card, which will be sure to bring comfort to someone in a time of need.

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  2. Very nice card. I like the orange/grey combo. Also like the idea of using texture on one of the layers. Looks great.

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  3. What a nice card. Love the bees and the colors. Oh, and I love the new blog update. Already changed the blinkie on my blog.

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  4. Love the new look - it becomes you. Your projects are awesome and I check your blog frequently. Can't wait to see more.

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  5. Love the orange and grey color combo. Never would have thought to combine those two colors on a sympathy card.

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  6. This is a very nice card. Love the color combo.

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  7. Hi Bryan! Great card... I also LOVE the new look of your blog! Nice work! :)

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  8. Such a beautiful card. Love the new blog look! :)

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  9. Very nice sympathy card. I really like the color combination. The orange gives the presence of life beyond this period of grief.

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  10. Bryan,
    What a great new look. I love, love,love,it. The colors are so great. I love the card it is so hard to find those type of cards that are being made. I will definately make this one. Great Job.......

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  11. What a different color combo! Something you don't see often and I really like it. Beautiful card. Can't wait to see what else you have in store for us this week.

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  12. Bryan, what a lovely card, and the color combination is wonderful. I think it will be very much appreciated by the recipient. Love the new look of your blog, too. BethAnn

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  13. love this!! Also, your blog looks fantastic!!!!

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  14. Bryan darling...those colors are awesome. great job! and tFS!

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  15. Bryan--REALLY like the new look! Your card is very different. I would have never considered using the Asian folders for something not--Asian! Thanks for prodding me to think outside the obvious!
    Shellee

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  16. Nice color combo! Looks soothing and peaceful! Great job, as usual!!! The new blog design looks awesome!! It's so "YOU"!!

    thanks for another great share!!!

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  17. Bryan,

    What a great card!!! :) I love how different the Asian Cuttlebug folder looks when you don't see much of the pattern (I have the Asian Bundle, but didn't even recognize it until I read your description).

    I am so excited that you'll be posting everyday...I look forward to seeing your creations!

    Jennifer

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  18. Whoo-Hoo! bonus week! I'm looking forward to something new every day!! Beautiful card.

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  19. Very nice card. Love the layers and great blog colors. Love that I can read all the comments with the lighter color. I don't always notice everything on your cards that other people do. It's so neet to see what others notice first. I myself notice colors and papers first, but not other details, so love to read the comments. Thanks!

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  20. Changing your blog color really made it easier to read. I love the orange and gray, but really not sure I could get used to the bees on a Sympathy card. Maybe because bees scare me.

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  21. Bees scare me too! but I do like the coloring.
    TFS
    Mstgane
    Ann

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  22. Very nice card, yes it is much easier to read. Thank you for changing it. :o)

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