Beautiful and Easy-To-Make Sympathy Card Set

Hello my crafty friends! I'm sure by now you have had time to check out the amazing Cottage Countryside release by Honey Bee Stamps, right?  Today I am sharing the details of my sympathy card set I made with the new Ginger Jar Details stencils and the Chinoiserie 3D embossing folder.

I wanted to see if I could find another way to use the Ginger Jar Details stencils other than with the Ginger Jars. I also wanted to make sympathy cards for my stash using the beautiful sentiments in the Heartfelt Condolences stamp set. I love the font of these stamps!

These were all made exactly the same way! The only difference being the colors of the inks and cardstocks.  (I've linked all available products in the list below.)  I chose muted colors to use as I wanted the sentiments to be the focal point of the cards. After all, the words are what matter most when expressing sympathy.

I will list out the directions below, while showing you the individual photos.

• First I cut three strips of white cardstock to 1-¾" x 5-½".  I cut three more strips measuring 2" x 5-½".
• I used two of the stencils in the Ginger Jar Details stencil set.
• I noticed that the floral stencil is especially delicate so I sprayed the back of the stencils with Pixie Spray to hold the tiny pieces to the paper.

• I used Detail Blender brushes to add my blue, gray, and mauve inks in an ombre pattern on each of the 1-¾" strips.
• Next I blended the inks around the edges of the 2" strips to create coordinating mat layers.
• I glued each of the stenciled and mat layers together.  I embossed blue, gray, and mauve cardstocks with the gorgeous Chinoiserie 3D embossing folder.

• After I ink blended coordinating inks lightly around the edges of the embossed cardstocks, I glued each one to an A2 card base.
• Next I glued the stenciled strips to the cards and set them aside.

• The sentiments in the Heartfelt Condolences set are worded so wonderfully! I chose six sentiments to stamp.
• I stamped the sentiments with black pigment ink and cut them out with the coordinating Heartfelt Condolences Honey Cuts.

• I added foam strips to the back of each strip to adhere them to the cards.
• I felt that the cards needed something extra and decided to add pearl stickers.
• I was so pleased to find various sets of pearl stickers that had the perfect colors!
• The sets of pearl stickers I used are: Winter, Ocean Waves, and Fall Is In The Air.

I'm so happy to have these sympathy cards for my stash. While I never like the reason for the need, I am so glad to have a card to use at those moments.

I hope I've given you inspiration for your card stash! Thank you so very much for stopping by!

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