Hope & Strength

I've read this before - and said it before - but Sympathy cards rank among the most difficult cards to make.  Even harder when it's for a loved one of your own.  Thanks to some inspiration from U.S. demonstrator Linda Gutierrez, I found a beautiful idea using the Hope & Strength set.   I've replaced the "Hope" stamp with one from Teeny Tiny Sentiments and I think it's lovely.  The words are perfect - believe, unity, love, together, strength, blessed & courage;  all things that we wish for those left behind.  And the faux mother of pearl technique gives the card an elegance while the butterfly reminds us that life goes on.

I love to read your comments, so let me know if you like it.......but remember the credit goes to Linda Gutierrez in California. 

Thanks for stopping by.
Karen

One stamp, two step stamping!

Say that 5 times really quickly!    No, I mean stamp that, but not 5 times, just twice!!  Okay, enough being silly.  What I want to share is some cards I made using a shadow technique.   If you're a regular to my blog and website you'll know that that is the theme of our classes this week.   So if you like these cards, come along and make two others (not pictured), in my fun class next Weds evening.

Strength & Hope Stamp Set

Crumpled Newsprint DSP with Bravo Burgundy Ink swiped across the top

Strength & Hope Stamp Set with En Francais & sponged edges

I hope you find some time to craft today!

Karen