I needed to make a sympathy card today, so I pulled out my embossing folders and made a card that is really pretty, but it’s a very easy layout to reproduce for any occasion. Pull out whatever embossing folders you have, and let’s get to work!
I used Night of Navy cardstock for my card base, measuring 4-1/4″ x 11″ and folded in half. Layered on top of that is a piece of Basic Beige cardstock, measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. Finally, I layered a piece of the Country Lace Designer Series Paper (DSP) on top of that, measuring 3-3/4″ x 5″. Before layering on the DSP piece, I took my scissors and distressed the edges of it, to add some texture and interest. PLEASE CLICK HERE to watch the video where I made this card, and you can see exactly how I distressed the edges.
I punched out 3 circles, using my 2-3/8″ Circle Punch. I used Boho Blue, Night of Navy, and Petal Pink cardstocks. I embossed each circle with a different embossing folder: So Swirly, Exposed Brick, and Eyelet. Choose any folders you have, and mix them up! It really creates a neat look with lots of visual interest.
Next, I layered on a greenery die cut that I cut out of Basic Beige cardstock, using the Friends for Life dies. And finally, I stamped the sentiment from the Quiet Reflection stamp set onto a little scrap of Basic Beige cardstock, using Night of Navy ink.
I embellished this card with some Linen Thread, some of the Gold Twisted Thread, and then some Metallic Gems. I wanted some embellishments, but I didn’t want them to overpower the message of the card.
I hope you’ll give this card layout a try, with whatever embossing folders you have on hand!
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Beautiful card!
Thank you so much!! I love the textures of all of the folders used in 1 card! 🙂
I think this is one of the nicest sympathy cards I have seen. Very simple but warm.
Dee, that is so nice of you to say! Thank you so much! I hope you make this layout…it’s so versatile and easy. :). Thank you for being here!
Love it!!
Thank you Marlene, I’m so glad!! I hope you try it! 🙂