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Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Butterfly sympathy

What can you say about sympathy cards? They're hard to make, at least for me. I tried to lighten this one up a bit by using the DP that is a light shade of gray/blue with white.

The butterfly is from an old SU set, Ageless Adornment. I really like the images it contains. You'll notice that my butterfly faces the opposite direction of the stamp when you use it on paper. I chose the stained glass technique for this so the image is in reverse, because once you stamp it on acetate, you apply the glitter (one color at a time) on the side of the acetate where you have ink. Then when you mount it on your card you flip it, so the glitter won't rub off. I used seven different shades of glitter on this image although it is hard to tell in the photo, you can see variation in color in person. All shades of blue and gray and black. The sentiment is from Clear Dollar Stamps Christian Sympathy set. The backing paper is silver, not gray, but a light silver so it has a bit of a shimmer to it. Thanks for looking.

16 comments:

Leah said...

This is gorgeous, love the stained glass technique and the glitter and the lighter color palette. Sympathy cards are hard to make but are I think probably one of the most appreciated cards to get.

Traci M said...

This is lovely, Peggysue. I had to make one of these in the past week, also. I find it is a comfort just to pray while you are fiddling with the card. Your colors are soothing without being dark or gloomy.

Becky said...

This is beautiful.

thinker said...

very beautiful.. and a wonderfully 'clean' way to add the glitter!!

Joanne (jojot) said...

so elegant...wow

B said...

So pretty! What a lovely card with the glitter and everythign!

BethieJ said...

Peggysue this is just BEAUTIFUL! I had to make one of these cards too..
I do LOVE you used 7 glitters.. would love to see it in person.. I bet it is LOVELY!

Michelle L. said...

just beautiful, PS!

Karen Lynn said...

Gorgeous card, PS. This is really stunning.

Mary said...

This is beautiful! I forget to use techniques on my cards, going for the quick and simple. I'm inspired by your card - gorgeous!

Unknown said...

Just beautiful! This is a technique I'll be sure to try, thanks for sharing. As I make a card for someone, I try to remember to say a prayer for him or her too. God's blessings!

IamDerby said...

This is amazing!!!! I love love love the butterfly.

The Mama Monkey said...

No wonder I fell in love with this card at first sight...you used you fancy glitter technique again!! AMAZING!

Helen said...

Oh, this card is just beautiful! I love the sparkling butterfly! So, so pretty!
Blessings!
~H

Nadine said...

Your card is just beautiful! The sparkling butterfly is just gorgeous!

Diane Jaquay said...

Mmmm, absolutely GORGEOUS!!