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Monday, November 19, 2012

Variations on a Theme

I like my blog post title today; it sounds so much better than, say, stuck in a rut. :D I do seem to get that way when it comes to making sympathy cards, though. Many agree that they're among the most difficult cards to make, so when you find a design that works, it only makes sense to stick with it for a while. A few weeks ago, I made this card for a friend, and now I've made this card for another friend whose father-in-law died recently. 

Slightly different patterned paper, slightly different mix and configuration of images, different placement of sentiment. I almost hesitated to show this card, but luckily for me, Scrapbooker's Paradise is having a CASE yourself challenge (PPC#93). (CASE = copy and share everything.) One could argue that I didn't exactly take my other design and improve it, but there's no arguing that I did CASE my other card. ;) I couldn't find an ink that would match the paper, so I inked the sentiment in two different inks before stamping, and that seemed to work. 
To look on the bright side of things (which I'm often surprisingly inclined to do) I have yet to need to send a second sympathy card to the same person, so I'm good to go with this design for a while if I want. 
Supplies: white cardstock, My Mind's Eye Honey Cake patterned paper, various Unity & {ippity} stamps, Colorbox frost white & stormy sky & evergreen bough distress inks, WOW white embossing powder, Spellbinders oval die
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7 comments:

  1. Jen W.November 19, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    You're right - if a design works then go with it. Especially for sympathy cards! And I sure hope you never have to send more than one to anybody...

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  2. Jessi FoganNovember 20, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    CASE-ing sympathy cards is how I do most of mine. I rarely get that lightning bolt of inspiration for something unique in a sympathy card - and it's hardly the time for flashy anything. As for not 'improving' it - nothing to improve on, Lindsey! You've got the perfect mix at play. Double-inking is a great way to increase your 'matching' inks ;) So glad you could play along in Paradise with us this week!!

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  3. Notes by NinaNovember 20, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    Lovely card Lindsey, the soft colours are perfect for a sympathy card. Thank you for Playing in Paradise with us this week.

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  4. Savannah O'GwynnNovember 20, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    So sorry to hear of the recent loss of your friends' FIL. Praying for peace for her family!!!

    What a beautiful card! LOVE those embossed flowers--this is the perfect CAS sympathy card! I agree--super hard to make! But you've nailed it! <3

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  5. Cindy C.November 21, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    Very lovely card!

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  6. AnonymousNovember 21, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    I really like the white embossing on patterned paper and if it works for a particular theme then stick with it. I am guilty of getting in a rut often but I prefer to call it being on a roll.
    Heather

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  7. Angela FehrNovember 22, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    This is so pretty. It's a great way to keep from hiding beautiful patterned paper!

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