Monday, December 8, 2008

Sympathy Card

I've done this card for a dear friend whose husband recently died after a very long illness, during which she nursed him and cared for him over a period of many years. The card follows Beatrix's sketch this week over at Ismaki. The coloured background was created with Ecoline watercolour inks sprayed over Arches 140 pound cold pressed watercolour paper. I embossed and distressed the small squares with Tim Holtz Distress Inks, then outlined the larger background with Krylon 18 Kt Gold Metallic ink. The sentiment and flourish heart stamps are made from Suzanne's beautiful hand calligraphy, from Quietfire Design. The images are from Lunagirl CD's.

I really hope this card as a sympathy card doesn't offend anybody's sensibilties. I believe that sympathy cards don't necessarily need to be sombre or floral, but that they can reflect enduring love that transcends death. This beautiful sentiment stamp from Quietfire Design fits what I'm trying to convey.

Thank you for visiting today.

23 comments:

Quietfire said...

I love this! I think it makes a very beautiful sympathy card that conveys the message of an enduring love even throughout challenging times.

Unknown said...

wow what a precious and so elegant card. your translation looks so brilliant and i love it.
thank you for your entry with my sketch for the ismaki challenge.
hugs, bea

Gabi MeWi said...

Enchanting!

Fanny said...

waouh j'aodre! (I love)

Anonymous said...

Elle est sublime !

Anonymous said...

very wonderful card

thimbles bobbins paper and ink said...

Deborah, this sympathy card is not only beautiful, it is very, very touching. It truly does say the spirit of the sentiment. Wonderful work!

Anonymous said...

Très jolie carte, belle interprétation

Anonymous said...

Superbe!!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

fabulous work! I love it!

azLizJane said...

This is VERY classy. Very few people are fortunate enough to experience a "great" love.

Lisa Renéa said...

This is so beautiful and heartfelt. Your friend will be so appreciative.
Such a touching card.

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous colors!!!!

Suzanne C said...

This is lovely. It will touch the recipient.

Louise (KardKrazy) said...

I think it's a fabulous design for a sympthy card....just beautiful in every way.

Anonymous said...

superbe !! papiers embossés sublime
très jolie carte
bizz Mu

Tova said...

So beautiful card and very original whith photos !

Anonymous said...

subliem ta carte
j'adore les coulerus des carrés
bizz Mu

Jacqueline said...

If I could put this one in my favorites I would, like a flash... I absolutely love it, it conveys and radiates something very precious!

Anonymous said...

This is so beautiful card :)

scotspanda said...

I think it is a beautiful sympathy card Deborah, I love it

lotsalove

Amanda xx

Anonymous said...

Very beautiful vintage card and lovely colors ! Very great work !!
Hugs. Val.

Anonymous said...

very beautiful card !! I love it