Cast Your Burden Sympathy Card

Welcome to another Heartfelt Creations Wednesday!
I'm so glad you could join me!
Grab a warm beverage, kick your feet up and stay awhile!

I'm continuing to work with the "Butterfly Medley" collection this week.
I decided I wanted to create a more muted card that could be used as an encouragement or sympathy card.  Even though this collection boasts bright spring colors, it's so easy to pair several lighter colors together and create a calm and soothing piece that speaks to the heart. 

I decided to go with a pale teal color paired with whites and yellows.  
The dandelion stamp in the Botanical Swirls Cling Stamp Set was the perfect image for this type of card. 

Before a detailed description, let's take a peek...


I've stamped the image in a soft Gray Flannel Memento ink and colored it with soft greens and yellows from the Spectrum Noir Blendable Pencils line.

Here's a closer look at the stamped image...


 I've stamped and die cut a few images from the Butterfly Medley Cling Stamp Set and colored them in pale yellows so they just kind of blend into the card scheme.  As you can see there's some amount of distressing that has taken place to give the card a more tattered look.  The image panel has been adhered to the background die cut and has then been popped up off the card front using 3D pop dots.  The bible verse has also been stamped in Gray Flannel Memento ink and has been popped up off the card as well giving it even more dimension.  This wonderful scripture stamp set can also be purchased at the Heartfelt Creations online store.   The finishing touch to the creation is the cream colored twine and a lone button.
A simple and easy creation, perfect to have on hand for someone who needs a little lift, or for expressing your condolences.  (For full instructions on how to recreate this card, please see the HC blog.)

Also, remember that there is another breathtaking collection of new projects on the Heartfelt Creations blog today...it's chalked full of beauty and lots of inspiration.  Be sure to stop by and visit a few of the design teams blogs and leave some love!  I'd love to hear what you think of this creation as well...feel free to leave a comment and maybe even become a follower!  I'd love to share more with you!

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...
Crafting for all Seasons..."Dies/Punches"
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge..."Lots of Layers"
Whimsy Stamps Challenges..."Use a Sentiment"
Word Art Wednesday..."Anything Goes"
Cuttin and Stampin Challenge..."Anything Goes"
Fan-Tastic Tuesday..."Anything Goes with the twist to Use a Button(s)"
Inky Chicks..."Flowers"
Crafting from the Heart..."Anything Goes"
Craft Your Passion..."Anything Goes"
Crafty Boots..."Use a Sentiment"
Love to Scrap..."Anything Goes"
My Craft Creations..."Anything Goes"
A Girl Who Crafts Challenge..."Anything Goes"
Crafts Galore Encore..."Use a Stamp or Digi" 
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge..."February Challenge"
Creative Craft Cottage..."Use a Sentiment"
Die Cut Divas..."Words, Quotes and Sentiments"
Come and Get It Challenges..."Layer it On"

22 comments

Kathy/NorthCarolina said...

The colors in this gorgeous card are so soothing and calming...perfect for a sympathy card. The layers are just heavenly, with just the right touch of distressing, and I love the way the background peeks through the die cut. Thanks for today's beautiful moment, my friend!

SussiPoppins said...

Hi Tracy, I love this soft sweet card and the sentiment you used. XOX

Marisa Job said...

Such a pretty card! Love the soft colors!

Unknown said...

This is just beautiful. I love the colors.

Karen Letchworth said...

This is gorgeous, Tracey! I love the soft combination and how everything came together so beautifully. Have a blessed week, and thanks for joining us.
Karen
Word Art Wednesday

Blossom Cards said...

lovely soft card and sentiment thanks for sharing with FTT Rachel dt

Dee's Craft Room said...

Fabulous card, I love you dandelion image, the colours are gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your work with all of us at Crafty Boots Challenges.

Dionne

Isobel said...

Lovely! Thanks for sharing at Crafts Galore Encore good luck x

Unknown said...

Wow Tracey this is so elegant and beautiful!! I love the soft colors.

Unknown said...

Beautiful card great colour scheme and just perfect for our challenge of lots of layers over At Penny's Paper Crafty and we hope you will join us again soon. Jennifer DT member

Michelle said...

This is stunning. Really lovely work and gorgeous colours - thank you for joining us this week at Penny's Paper-Crafty and good luck - Michelle x

Unknown said...

Pretty card. Thanks for joining the Cuttin and Stampin challenge

Unknown said...

Lovely Design thank you for joining us over at Fan-Tastic Tuesday we hope to see you again next week xxx
Hugs
Suzy B ~ Owner

Robin said...

Lovely card Tracey! I really like the tattered edges of your layers!

Mrs Beez said...

Love all the pretty yellows and the distressed layering. Thanks for joining in at Crafty Boots Challenges this time.

Dusty Rae said...

I love this image! You did a great job coloring it! I love all the details on this card. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Love to Scrap! Challenge Blog :)
~Dusty Rae
Dust Makes Rainbows
LTSCB DT

Arlene said...

Lovely shabby chic card.

So glad you could join us at Die Cut Divas.

Olivia1 said...

Beautiful card ! Love the soft pastel colors. Thank you for sharing it with us at Love to Scrap. Linda dt :)

Anonymous said...

This is so great! I love all the elements and colors. I am sooo ready for Spring! Thanks for joining us at Love to Scrap.

Unknown said...

Lovely card, thanks for sharing it with us over at Creative Craft Cottage.

Vickie Y said...

Beautiful card. Thank you for sharing with us at Cuttin' and Stampin'

Indy's Designs said...

What a super beautiful card! Beautiful soft colors! Thank you so much for sharing at Cuttin' and Stampin'!
Hugs,
Debbie, DT

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