tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post9076591381538127514..comments2024-03-28T12:15:05.971-04:00Comments on Simplicity by Lateblossom: Sympathy Butterflies PollSusan Raihalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03018860599601419989noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-2511216212770963732016-09-11T20:41:37.231-04:002016-09-11T20:41:37.231-04:00I much prefer the second card - I find the first o...I much prefer the second card - I find the first one too busy and distracting, especially when I'm grieving. As so many others have said, what's written inside often says so much more that the art on the card does...Jannettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650623703551449681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-31447964920982613502016-09-10T20:43:52.218-04:002016-09-10T20:43:52.218-04:00I prefer the single butterfly. However, I echo wh...I prefer the single butterfly. However, I echo what others have said - a warm expression of sympathy on the inside is very comforting and appreciated when one is grieving.mtk107https://www.blogger.com/profile/12288228232150777418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-18792981316525624252016-09-07T11:35:59.669-04:002016-09-07T11:35:59.669-04:00Having just been the unfortunate recipient of a lo...Having just been the unfortunate recipient of a lot of sympathy cards, the second card is much more appropriate. However, I think we're overthinking this. I can't remember many cards now and it's only been 5 months, but I do remember what was handwritten inside, which is the most important part of the card. As long as we're on this subject, I found that all those "memories will bring you comfort", verses were wrong....for me. Maybe much later, but after a death, memories are actually quite painful...they are a remembrance of what you've lost. But that's just me. In the future, I will never use any verse relating to memories in a sympathy card I make.marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10156330208454543744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-56416619263980114122016-09-06T21:55:56.930-04:002016-09-06T21:55:56.930-04:00I much prefer the second card. The single butterfl...I much prefer the second card. The single butterfly speaks to my heart. I do not care for bright and cheerful sympathy cards. They seem so inappropriate to me. I would never make one like that. Sheila Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14453580010456904917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-80942536784109837562016-09-06T14:32:58.847-04:002016-09-06T14:32:58.847-04:00I'm in the single butterfly crowd. They first ...I'm in the single butterfly crowd. They first one has too much movement and cheer. I don't feel the single butterfly conveys being alone. To me it move represents the person lost, the one who passed and moved on. Plus since everyone grieves in their own way it represents your own reaction to the loss. You don't have to be part of a crowd, you are entitled to your own unique feelings. <br /><br />And I appreciate hearing the comments of others about "cheery" sympathy cards. A friend and I were once discussing that maybe not all sympathy cards should be muted with neutral colors. Yet we both admitted that not too bright and not too cheery was also in order. It's a fine line to walk. Probably better to stick with the traditional. Princess Judy Palmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14870980058627037243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-15175730382263271982016-09-05T23:09:25.365-04:002016-09-05T23:09:25.365-04:00Single butterfly card. Too many stamped images cr...Single butterfly card. Too many stamped images creates chaos in my brain, or as you describe, feeling twitchy.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12215552332247298213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-14151645162989872112016-09-05T22:23:28.535-04:002016-09-05T22:23:28.535-04:00I'm with Lynne. I love the black and white, bu...I'm with Lynne. I love the black and white, but to me butterflies evoke spring, renewal, change, life, and sometimes even hope. None of which is appropriate for a sympathy card, especially when used in large quantities. Maybe a single silhouetted image would work... a transformation. <br /><br />I've seen big names in the industry make garish sympathy cards with the latest stamp sets in tropical colors and wonder "What are they thinking?!?" I guess as card makers its hard to put away the copics and critter stamps to make an appropriate card. Like Lynne said, its very jarring to get what looks like a celebration card when a loved one has passed away. As a teen I wanted to get a sympathy card for a friend and my mom gave me the advice to pick out something with muted colors and minimal wording, so I could write my own message. Still good advice, now I use it in making my own cards. <br /><br />And to answer the original question, I would prefer to receive the first card :-) Karen @ Misplaced Mojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835307943794476787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-20239428875960389062016-09-05T19:28:04.381-04:002016-09-05T19:28:04.381-04:00I agree with Laura, I prefer just a tad more butte...I agree with Laura, I prefer just a tad more butterflies with maybe a slightly larger sentiment. Either card would be welcomed by me, though, when I am grieving. Jeanne Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057481326878503381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-70768494087459724592016-09-05T17:54:43.191-04:002016-09-05T17:54:43.191-04:00Hi Susan,
for some years I did make cards to sell....Hi Susan,<br />for some years I did make cards to sell.<br />Sympathy-cards were 'bestsellers' when I used white or cream cardstock, a simple black text ( like 'condoleances') and deep embossing with one of3 embossingfolders from Tim Holtz <br />These two https://www.google.nl/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=imgres&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjC3Zqvm_nOAhXCXBoKHacfBTwQjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.familychristian.com%2Fsizzix-texture-fades-embossing-folders-by-tim-holtz-2-pkg-branch-tree-tall-pines.html&psig=AFQjCNFdO_X8geQni5WBeQDIE4C7ii2t1Q&ust=1473198807729561<br /><br />and one with cattails.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04762435702284028476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-72001199482145046462016-09-05T16:06:50.690-04:002016-09-05T16:06:50.690-04:00Less than the first, more butterflies than the sec...Less than the first, more butterflies than the second.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03699964057439750725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-19181623139986845202016-09-05T15:56:53.214-04:002016-09-05T15:56:53.214-04:00I also vote for the second card, although I would ...I also vote for the second card, although I would be grateful to receive either when bereaved.Squirrel66https://www.blogger.com/profile/00938298524207464537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-78765112057105871942016-09-05T13:29:55.334-04:002016-09-05T13:29:55.334-04:00I like the multiple butterflies because I think of...I like the multiple butterflies because I think of butterflies as visits from loved ones passed. The multi makes me think of everyone gone comforting you. gretchenhshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12794416750749922409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-47816742474971722022016-09-05T13:24:41.599-04:002016-09-05T13:24:41.599-04:00I do like them both, but with the second, the mess...I do like them both, but with the second, the message is the focal point. If it's too plain, place it on the strip like you did the first card. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03700096901613216690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-9053520910886570002016-09-05T13:18:00.977-04:002016-09-05T13:18:00.977-04:00I would like to see an 'offspring' of the ...I would like to see an 'offspring' of the two. Less butterflies than the first, but a couple more than the second. While the second is very classy, I sense the feeling of being left all alone. (perhaps a bit of overthinking here). I also concur with Starla, it's the words that bring the most comfort. Bur you already know that. :)<br />Lu CUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10361815863921548292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-57981234210156409332016-09-05T12:39:29.078-04:002016-09-05T12:39:29.078-04:00Howdy! I like them both (of course), but for a sy...Howdy! I like them both (of course), but for a sympathy card I'd go with the single butterfly. Seems (to me) to convey the right message. Thanks for asking!! big hugs, SherrySherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06179598489059009735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-56862054642553233902016-09-05T12:21:09.219-04:002016-09-05T12:21:09.219-04:00I like them both although the recipient would, for...I like them both although the recipient would, for me, dictate which card I would send. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01345363954829099287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-44939365242577540302016-09-05T09:48:09.482-04:002016-09-05T09:48:09.482-04:00They are both very pretty. I think I like the firs...They are both very pretty. I think I like the first one best with multiple butterflies. The multitude of butterflies seems to make you feel you are not alone. ToadilyDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589161613500929077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-67724858851265387512016-09-05T09:37:46.995-04:002016-09-05T09:37:46.995-04:00I actually would combine the two. I really like t...I actually would combine the two. I really like the first card with the multiple butterflies and the sentiment across the middle. And I like the single butterfly on the inside of the card. :-) I will be CASEing this card - I think it is elegantly simple and beautiful.<br />AprilAprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04534508979836098612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-10585272438453877632016-09-05T09:01:21.648-04:002016-09-05T09:01:21.648-04:00Definitely the single butterfly. It is calm, peac...Definitely the single butterfly. It is calm, peaceful and respectful. It says "I am here. I understand. I offer presence. "tonileahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13286635387587254647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-17512763204870616862016-09-05T08:15:43.828-04:002016-09-05T08:15:43.828-04:00Actually, I prefer the first example. Actually, I prefer the first example. Karen (TLgirl353)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17592479435971308396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-53977052052278875852016-09-05T08:09:32.363-04:002016-09-05T08:09:32.363-04:00I'm usually a layering, lots of stuff kind of ...I'm usually a layering, lots of stuff kind of card gal, but in sympathy the single butterfly is more calming and to the point. Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09657966443805656590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-45542716584053541552016-09-05T05:04:26.181-04:002016-09-05T05:04:26.181-04:00I agree with Starla... I often look through the ca...I agree with Starla... I often look through the cards for my daughter but have no idea what the fronts look like - those sentiments inside warm my heart Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16047393147135525758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-34372092117681779802016-09-05T05:04:17.045-04:002016-09-05T05:04:17.045-04:00I agree with Starla... I often look through the ca...I agree with Starla... I often look through the cards for my daughter but have no idea what the fronts look like - those sentiments inside warm my heart Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16047393147135525758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-54581405544239507972016-09-05T03:32:41.633-04:002016-09-05T03:32:41.633-04:00Another vote for the single butterfly. I like the ...Another vote for the single butterfly. I like the first one but not as a sympathy card. Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816270151211759670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-17121218367739384482016-09-04T21:15:48.449-04:002016-09-04T21:15:48.449-04:00the second card. the second card. Joan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06377295989258923610noreply@blogger.com