Simple Sympathy

Once again I find myself in need of a sympathy card and I've stamped it in the simple style I lean toward on these occasions.

I've not even used any ribbon or hardware this time; just some layered papers and stitching.  This will be sent to a girlfriend whose mother passed, but while I was at it, I stamped a duplicate for my $2 card basket at work.  It's quick and easy, requires no extra postage, can be either masculine or feminine, and is one of the most frequently requested cards (sympathy).  The other top seller is birthday.  I know, $2 isn't much for a hand-stamped card, but I do this for the joy of stamping and, in a sense, it's a gift to my coworkers who are also some of my best friends. 

I've used Flourishes' Ferns and Fiddles, and Thinking of You (sentiment).  There's something very calming and restful about ferns.  I'm not sure why that is, but I do know that I feel peaceful when surrounded by the greens of the forest and garden.

Thank you for joining me today.  Wishing you good health and happiness!  

Stamps:  Ferns and Fiddles, Thinking of You (Flourishes -- see links, above)  Paper:  Flourishes Classic Ivory, Bravo Burgundy, BasicGrey Perhaps (retired?)  Ink:  Memento Rich Cocoa, Bravo Burgundy,  Copics for coloring  Accessories:  None other than machine stitching

Comments

[Glenda]

It seems sympathy cards are a necessary thing. Yours is lovely! I too think ferns are so calming. You did such a nice job with this!

[Jerri Kay]

A very beautiful sympathy card Leslie, the recipient will be touched by your thoughtfulness. The fern is beautiful and very calming.

[Conniecrafter]

very soothing, like your stitching, great way to use those scraps!

[Lynette]

So perfect, Leslie. OK, I can go along with the card being $2.00 EXCEPT for the stitching! :) That is so awesome that you share your cards with your co-workers.

[nancy littrell]

Simple, yet spo beautiful with your choices of DP's and the fern and sentiment main image. I loved your embellishment of just the sewing too. TFS

[Cynthia]

Hi Leslie! It's been too long! I've been in my new condo for 5 weeks but the electrical problems due to all the flooding arent' resolved so no internet access right now....argghhhh!!! Anyway, I'm back at my mom's for the HOlidays and I have found I too am in need of a sympathy card...thx so much for this beauty....it is so soothing, peaceful, and beautiful!!! Can always count on you in the "gorgeous" department! Hi to Nancy too!!!!

[SueB]

Lovely, lovely card.

[Linda E]

This is beautiful, Leslie!

[ChristineCreations]

So warm and elegant Leslie. Beautifully conveying support.

And...I think you should raise your prices girl :) Your work is worth more than that :) I hope they know the wonderful artist they are getting!

[Laura (scrapnextras)]

Beautiful and calming...I agree! Love the simple design and the stitching details.