INCLUDE: die cut, stamping, blending, splattering, tree, stamped sentiment, tree going over the edge
MODIFY: colours to blue/white, black, frame layout to blended strip in centre,
EXCLUDE: ribbon, stitching,
Seems like I rarely choose sympathy cards as my inspiration - like most of us, I prefer happy cards with bright colours. But this inspiration just radiates peace, doesn't it?
I masked off two edges of my white panel and blended 4 blue/green inks and then splattered them with water.
My original intent was to make the tree die cut the same colour as my darkest ink blending, but I liked the white (although maybe with pine trees, it looks a little Christmassy?).
I stacked up two tree die cuts and stamped a sentiment from a recent Catherine Pooler Sympathy set.
Date: Sunday, April 16, 2023 GMT Views: 945
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Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83888
Sun, Apr 16, 2023 @ 6:34 AM
Ardyth, this card design would work well for Christmas but it is perfect for a Sympathy card too. I do feel at peace just looking at it. Some lovely colors and blending. Stunning! Hugz
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni
Registered: February 19, 2011 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 15351
Sun, Apr 16, 2023 @ 7:44 AM
Fabulous CASE. Yes, Susan's card does radiate peace and I think your card does as well. I am happy you kept the trees white and I think it kept the overall look "light" as well. I love how they look against your teals. Beautiful card and with a change of sentiment very versatile.
Registered: March 1, 2007 Location: Mariposa, CA Posts: 75
Sun, Apr 16, 2023 @ 6:47 PM
Moving from black to white is genius. It is soothing and positive. I find the blues a perfect contrast, whether it is for sympathy or Christmas or winter. Thank you for choosing "Sympathy Rooted In Nature" for case. I am learning so much from my birthday FS status!
Ardyth, this is a beautiful case of Susan's card. The blue background you created really highlights the silhouette trees. This would be a perfect Christmas card as well.