Vintage Sympathy Card {AT! Video}

Assemble This! card with me using a big butterfly in a vintage distressed style with a video. #unitystampco #sympathycard #distressink #stencil #timholtz #cardmaking #handmadecards #cardmaker #cardmakingideas #cardideas #simplecards #carddesign #craftersgonnacraft #papercrafts #dahlhousedesigns #cardtutorial

Sympathy cards are never my favorite to make. But it is for the hard occasions that our paper hugs are needed the most. I’m using some lovely Unity Stamp Company products and inky techniques to send some loving support.

Assemble This! card with me using a big butterfly in a vintage distressed style with a video. #unitystampco #sympathycard #distressink #stencil #timholtz #cardmaking #handmadecards #cardmaker #cardmakingideas #cardideas #simplecards #carddesign #craftersgonnacraft #papercrafts #dahlhousedesigns #cardtutorial

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Featured Supplies

Seraphim Wings
Seraphim Wings

USC
So Kind. So Caring. So You.
So Kind. So Caring. So You.

USC
Blossom Avenue
Blossom Avenue

USC

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With Sympathy

Assemble This! card with me using a big butterfly in a vintage distressed style with a video. #unitystampco #sympathycard #distressink #stencil #timholtz #cardmaking #handmadecards #cardmaker #cardmakingideas #cardideas #simplecards #carddesign #craftersgonnacraft #papercrafts #dahlhousedesigns #cardtutorial

Do you think sympathy cards should be muted or colorful? I have been starting to incorporate more color into my sympathy cards. Something that mimics a bright light when they are surrounded by such darkness. Anyhoo, that is why I chose to create with lots of layers of color.

This card is a mixture of embossing, ink smooshing & stenciling all over pattern paper. I love the look of all the colorful layers.

Assemble This! card with me using a big butterfly in a vintage distressed style with a video. #unitystampco #sympathycard #distressink #stencil #timholtz #cardmaking #handmadecards #cardmaker #cardmakingideas #cardideas #simplecards #carddesign #craftersgonnacraft #papercrafts #dahlhousedesigns #cardtutorial

Design Tip: Don’t be afraid to use flowers and butterflies for men! Flowers are a universal sign of love in my book.

Printable Saying Strip

The general ‘With Sympathy’ stamp is lovely and I use it often. I have someone special in mind for this card and decided a more personal sentiment was in order. This saying is from the Sympathy Saying Strips available in my Etsy shop and was just what I needed to say.

Sympathy Strips Vol. 1 {printable}
Sympathy Strips Vol. 1 {printable}

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Supplies

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Please Note: Product names with ** are suggested supply substitutions if I use something discontinued or hard to find.

Seraphim Wings
Seraphim Wings

USC
So Kind. So Caring. So You.
So Kind. So Caring. So You.

USC
Blossom Avenue
Blossom Avenue

USC
Kraft Solid Core
Kraft Solid Core

JO
Evergreen Bough
Evergreen Bough

SB
Worn Lipstick
Worn Lipstick

SB
Fossilized Amber
Fossilized Amber

SB
Pine Needles
Pine Needles

SB
Pinecone
Pinecone

SB | AMZ
Clear
Clear

SB
Dot Fade Stencil
Dot Fade Stencil

SB
Matte Gold Pearls
Matte Gold Pearls

AMZ

Most Used Tools

MISTI - Original
MISTI – Original

SB | SSS
MISTI - Mini
MISTI – Mini

SB | SSS
Foam Roll Combo Pack
Foam Roll Combo Pack

SB
Foam Roll - 2 Inch
Foam Roll – 2 Inch

SB
Stamping Tool
Stamping Tool

SB
Grip Mat 6x6
Grip Mat 6×6

SB
Media Mat Mini
Media Mat Mini

SB | SSS
Mini Stencil Mat**
Mini Stencil Mat**

SB
Multi-Use Mat
Multi-Use Mat

SB
Cutter Bee Scissors
Cutter Bee Scissors

SB | SSS
Reverse Tweezers
Reverse Tweezers

SB
Glossy Accents
Glossy Accents

SB
Glue Bottle
Glue Bottle

SB
Connect Glue
Connect Glue

SB
Blending Brushes
Blending Brushes

AMZ
Mini Blending Brushes
Mini Blending Brushes

AMZ
Finger Blending Brushes
Finger Blending Brushes

AMZ
Jewel Picker
Jewel Picker

AMZ
Rhinestone Pencil
Rhinestone Pencil

AMZ
Post It Note Tape
Post It Note Tape

AMZ
ATG Adhesive Tape
ATG Adhesive Tape

AMZ
Big Shot
Big Shot

SB
Mini Trimmer
Mini Trimmer

SB
White Pen
White Pen

AMZ
Artist-Tac Micro Dot Adhesive
Artist-Tac Micro Dot Adhesive

AMZ
T rulers
T rulers

AMZ
Glass Mat
Glass Mat

SB
1.5
1.5″ block

SB | OTH
Assemble This! card with me using a big butterfly in a vintage distressed style with a video. #unitystampco #sympathycard #distressink #stencil #timholtz #cardmaking #handmadecards #cardmaker #cardmakingideas #cardideas #simplecards #carddesign #craftersgonnacraft #papercrafts #dahlhousedesigns #cardtutorial

2 Comments

  1. lostinpaper

    Such a beautiful sympathy design Lisa!

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