The card above is for a friend who definitely needs to find peace with a difficult situation. White, gray, and dark blue give a soothing feel, while the sketchiness of the flower acknowledges how crazy challenging finding that peace may be. (Or am I going too English major on the interpretation? I just never know.)
This sympathy card uses VersaColor Cement, which is a wonderful taupe-y gray and Paprika. The smallness of the sentiment and the single colored sprig don't matter given how the Paprika dominates without overwhelming. Soothing, understated, sincere.
On both cards the colors are strong, but by using so little of them, the message comes across clearly without being shouted.
Love that.
Supplies Peace Card
stamps: Peaceful Garden (Papertrey, sentiment), Flower (Hampton Art, very old!)
ink: Memento
accessories: rhinestones
Paper: PTI white
Supplies Sympathy Card
stamps: Peaceful Garden (Papertrey)
ink: VersaColor
paper: PTI white
accessories: dimensionals
Love them both :)
ReplyDeleteYou always do such an awesome job! I love all of your cards.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards!!
ReplyDeleteLove both of these cards and No, you're not going too English Major on me. I get it and I like the references. Your work is outstandingly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMarvelous cards - I love how you manage color.
ReplyDeleteLove them both. So elegant.
ReplyDeleteI love both cards but especially the "May peace ..." one. The sketchiness of the flower is just perfect for the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteThese are just super! Love the sympathy card.
ReplyDeletePerfection, Susan! Keep the English Major "injections" coming :)
ReplyDeleteI love both of these cards....and I love that stamp set from PTI. I have it, but I've noticed that the l's on the word fill (in the first sentiment) are missing the top part of the "l" on my stamp...aggravates the stew out of me! I wonder if they'd replace it?
ReplyDeleteGosh, Susan. Your cards get more beautiful and inspiring every day! Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteSo soothing! I think you've hit upon a wonderful formula. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards Susan. Both are so soothing and yet elegant.
ReplyDeletePerfect cards for a necessary occasion. I'll likely CASE both. I'm definitely Pinning them.
ReplyDeleteLove the flower, I would have to make that in many colors. The other is beautiful too; would love to see it in black and gray. I may have to try that.
ReplyDeleteI love them both. The neutral is so peaceful. And the bright sentiment and small punch of color still say you (the recipient) are important, that's what they said to me. ;) Simply Lovely. That's why I get your posts in my mail box.
ReplyDeleteI really like these...
ReplyDeleteCan I CASE your 2nd card in this post? I just love the slight dimension and accent color. It's perfect.
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