I’m inspired by so many things: color combinations, photographs, cards made by the most awesome designers, magazine ads, and of course, inspiration posts from a variety of card challenges. There are too many to keep up with each week, but I do follow several. One of them is the Inspired By The Little Things challenge. This week’s photo inspiration brought to mind a beautiful piece of patterned paper by Papertrey Ink for their Mini Market Kit: Herb Garden.
I needed two sympathy cards, and sat down with another wonderful Papertrey Ink product, “Penned Elegance” and created two of the same card. The light, airy herbs in the photo reminded me of the subtle leaves and pretty greens of the patterned paper.
I die cut the patterned paper with a Stitched Rectangle die from Simon Says and mounted it on a card made from Pinefeather cardstock. I love the die cut sentiments for “Penned Elegance.” I die cut two from white cardstock, stamped the sentiment in Pinefeather on one of them and stacked them for a little dimension. I think simple is best for sympathy cards, so no embellishment was needed.
Sadly, the kit only had two pieces of this patterned paper, so a replacement set of paper is in my cart waiting for my next order.
Well, the cards are beautiful as always, and I am sure that they will provide a sense of solidarity to the receivers. Sorry, though, that you had to make not one but two of these.
Beautiful cards, simple & elegant. Like Lady Ella, I am sorry there was a reason to make.
Two beautiful cards Karen! Sorry to hear you needed Sympathy cards, but I’m 100% sure that the recipients are finding comfort in them! Thank you for joining us!
That inspiration piece is lovely as is your card!
Oh, this is so pretty! Wonderful take on the inspiration photo!
Lovely cards and I’m sure they will be treasured by the recipients; always a sad time but receiving such indeed lifts the heart.
Comments are closed.