Hello Honey Bee friends! I’m sure by now you have had time to check out the amazing Cottage Countryside release! Today I am sharing the details of my sympathy card set I made with the Ginger Jar Details stencils and the Chinoiserie 3D embossing folder.
I wanted to see if I could find another way to use the Ginger Jar Details stencils other than with the Ginger Jars. I also wanted to make sympathy cards for my stash using the beautiful sentiments in the Heartfelt Condolences stamp set. I love the font of these stamps!
These were all made exactly the same way! The only difference being the colors of the inks and cardstocks. I chose muted colors to use as I wanted the sentiments to be the focal point of the cards. After all, the words are what matter most when expressing sympathy.
I will list out the directions below, while showing you the individual photos.
- First I cut three strips of white cardstock to 1-¾” x 5-½”. I cut three more strips measuring 2″ x 5-½”.
- I used two of the stencils in the Ginger Jar Details stencil set.
- I noticed that the floral stencil is especially delicate so I sprayed the back of the stencils with Pixie Spray to hold the tiny pieces to the paper.
- I used Detail Blender brushes to add my blue, gray, and mauve inks in an ombre pattern on each of the 1-¾” strips.
- Next I blended inks around the edges of the 2″ strips to create coordinating layers.
- I glued each of the stenciled and mat layers together.
- Next I embossed blue, gray, and mauve cardstocks with the gorgeous Chinoiserie 3D embossing folder.
- After I ink blended coordinating inks lightly around the edges of the embossed cardstocks, I glued each one to an A2 card base.
- Next I glued the stenciled strips to the cards and set them aside.
- The sentiments in the Heartfelt Condolences set are worded so wonderfully! I chose six sentiments to stamp.
- I stamped the sentiments with black pigment ink and cut them out with the coordinating Heartfelt Condolences Honey Cuts.
- I added foam strips to the back of each strip to adhere them to the cards.
- I felt that the cards needed something extra and decided to add pearl stickers.
- I was so pleased to find various sets of pearl stickers that had the perfect colors!
- The sets of pearl stickers I used are: Winter, Ocean Waves, and Fall Is In The Air.
I’m so happy to have these sympathy cards for my stash. While I never like the reason for the need, I am so glad to have a card to use at those moments.
I hope I’ve given you inspiration for your card stash! Thank you so very much for stopping by!