I’m thinking many of you feel the same way about sympathy cards; they are difficult to create. Yet, I believe they provide a lot of comfort to those who receive them.
In today’s post, I share step-by-step directions for creating this simple sympathy card. I use Stampin’ Up!’s Beautiful Butterfly Bundle, one of the hybrid embossing folder offerings. It debuted in the spring catalog. And, good news, it’s still available. (Please note: It’s been a popular item so it goes in and out of inventory. Keep checking the store. Or, let me know so I can keep an eye on it for you.)
This hybrid embossing folder bundle offers a lot of fun options. Click here to learn how to make a fun butterfly shaped card. Look for a video on that post, as well.
Measurements and Details
Stampin’ Up! Supplies:
- STAMPS – Beautiful Butterflies Bundle (164615), Mixed Labels Cling Stamp Set (164643)
- PAPER – Night of Navy Cardstock (100867), Smoky Slate Cardstock (131202), Basic White Cardstock (166780)
- INK – Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad (147110)
- OTHER – Linen Thread (104199), Opal Rounds Assortment (163298), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)
Cutting & Scoring:
- Night of Navy Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored and folded at 4 ¼”; 4 ½” x 4 ½”
- Smoky Slate Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4”, 2” x 3”
- Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4”
- Linen Thread – 9”
Instructions:
- Die cut the butterfly outline from the 4 ½” x 4 ½” Night of Navy Cardstock.
- Dry emboss the 5 ¼” x 4” Smoky Slate Cardstock with the embossing folder.
- Stamp the sympathy sentiment from the Mixed Labels Stamp Set in Night of Navy ink on the Smoky Slate scrap. Die cut with the banner from the Stylish Shapes Dies.
- Add large butterfly to card front with adhesive of choice.
- Tie a bow with the Linen Thread. Attach a Glue Dot to the knot and place on card front on an angle.
- Place Stampin’ Dimensionals on the back of the sentiment and place on craft front on top of the Linen Thread.
- Add three Night of Navy gems from the Opal Rounds Assortment.
- Place remaining Basic White Cardstock in the middle of the card.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Please let me know if you have questions about this project or any other stamping-related, paper crafting question.
Kim
Supply List
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