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Graceful Garden Sympathy

Hello, crafty friends.  Today's share is a sympathy card I made for a sweet lady I have gotten to know through my  Stampin' UP! business who recently lost her husband.  There is nothing better than to give someone you care about a hand made card.


I was experimenting with my Stampin' Blend markers (again) and found that I could color the roses with the Stampin' Blends even though the images were not stamped with Memento Black ink. It worked with the Calypso Coral and Pool party inks, but did not work as well with the Old Olive ink.  NOTE: Stampin' Blends are not intended to be used with "regular" ink colors.  Stampin' UP! recommends that these markers be used with Memento Black ink.

However, I am not one to listen to rules when crafting. :)  I colored very lightly and did not try to blend too much.  Warning: do not try this at home....if you do and it does not work- I can not be held liable for ruined craft work. Craft at your own risk!  tee-hee.


Sympathy card supplies:
  • Graceful Garden (143849), Painted Harvest (146021), Flourishing Phrases (141534)
  • Thick Whisper White, Whisper White cardstock
  • Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Old Olive and Basic Black inks
  • Petal Garden Designer Series Paper Stack, Leaf punch, Pool Party Shimmer Ribbon, Subtles Enamel Shapes, Stampin' Blends
If you missed the October 10th deadline to signup for the October Paper Pumpkin, Stampin' UP! is now offering Paper Pumpkin subscribers an opportunity to purchase the October Paper Pumpkin kit starting on October 23, 2017.  NOTE: This offer only qualifies to current and new Paper Pumpkin subscribers.


Don't forget about the designer series paper sale! Buy 3 get 1 FREE!   Plus, receive a package of Striped Treat Bags as my thank you gift for orders of at least $40 using my October Host Code: TNREU9RV.



Comments

  1. JoAnn10/17/2017

    Gorgeous card Annette. Love your coloring on the pretty roses.

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