Comforting Hugs

The Butterfly Brilliance stamp creates a beautiful image with just one impression and I have used it on the background for this sympathy card.  You can make things more fancy by using the coordinating Brilliant Wings dies if you like, but for this card, I simply used the image.

My sentiment is from the retired stamp set called Kindness and Compassion and it is stamped on a Stitched Rectangular framelits die cut.

Supplies:

Butterfly Brilliance, Kindness and Compassion

Smoky Slate ink

Very Vanilla, Highland Heather card stock

Stitched Rectangles framelits

The Butterfly Brilliance Stamp Set is perfect for every butterfly occasion. Not only is the art style realistically detailed which allows for a wide range of versatility, these butterflies are modeled after butterfly species from around the world! The butterflies on this single stamp are arranged for an easy background stamp, or alternatively, use a masking technique to stamp individual butterflies!

* 1 cling stamp
* Suggested clear block (sold separately): f

Cling stamps from Stampin’ Up!
* Are premium rubber stamps.
* Have deeply etched images for excellent detail.
* Are precut so you don’t have to trim them.
* Cling to clear blocks without slipping.
* Are repositionable—temporarily mount on clear blocks to stamp, then remove to store.
* Save space—one set of blocks (sold separately) works for all your cling and photopolymer stamps.
* Have images on the spine of the case for easy storage and quick reference.

Dandelion Sympathy

For the sympathy card below, I have used the same embossing folder as I did for the card yesterday - Absolutely Argyle, this time on Granny Apple Green card stock.

For the image, I used the Dandelion wishes stamp set and the sentiment is a retired set called Kindness and Compassion.  The sentiment layer is die cut with the Stitched Rectangles folder and I added some In Good Taste designer series paper to break up the background a little bit.

Supplies:

Dandelion Wishes

Kindness and Compassion

Gray Granite Ink

Very Vanilla, Night of Navy, Granny Apple Green card stock

Absolutely Argyle folder

Stitched Rectangles framelits

In Good Taste dsp

Nothing says sophistication and style quite like argyle! Now you can easily add this timeless pattern to your papercraft projects too. Just use the Absolutely Argyle 3D Embossing Folder along with your favorite color of cardstock (we have all the best to choose from) and you’ll create a beautiful background, full of texture and dimension.

* 1 folder
* 6" x 6-1/4" (15.2 x 15.9 cm)
* Use with a die-cutting and embossing machine

It’s easy to make a great impression! Just place flat cardstock in this embossing folder, run it through a die-cutting and embossing machine, and out comes cardstock with a bold textured design. 3D embossing folders take embossing to the next level, with deeper, more detailed impressions than standard embossing folders—great for card fronts and accents.

Send someone a happy wish with the Dandelion Wish Stamp Set. These adorable puffballs will look sweet on any project. Pair with the whimsical greetings to create birthday cards, wedding cards, and more!

Quantity: 6 rubber stamps
Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): c, e

Stampin' Up!'s cling stamps
* Are premium rubber stamps.
* Have deeply etched images so you get a superior stamped impression each time.
* Are precut so you don't have to trim.
* Are repositionable; temporarily mount them on clear blocks for stamping, then remove them for storage.
* Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your cling-mount stamps (blocks sold separately).
* Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference.

Comforting Hugs

I always like to find different ways to use the holiday specialty paper in projects that are not holiday themed.  For this sympathy card, I chose to use a piece of Brightly Gleaming specialty paper in the background along with a piece of Woven threads designer series paper.

The sentiment is stamped on Rococo Rose card stock that was die cut with the Stitched Labels framelits and is from the Kindness and Compassion stamp set.

Supplies:

Kindness and Compassion

Basic Gray ink

Basic Gray, Rococo Rose card stock

Stitched Labels framelits

Brightly Gleaming specialty dsp

Woven Threads dsp

Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper	150429
Price: $14.50
Your creations will shine when you use the Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper. Seasonal images and all-purpose patterns have copper foil accents on one side. * 12 sheets of designer paper: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs * 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) * Acid free * Lignin free Product colors: copper foil, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Pretty Peacock, Very Vanilla

Paper Pumpkin Alternative Cards Take 2

I have a few more alternative card ideas for the April Paper Pumpkin kit - these are using only the stamp set and some other ink and card stock colors...

I chose Fresh Fig and Tranquil Tide for my inks and added a sentiment from the Kindness and Compassion stamp set.  

The card bases are Very Vanilla, Whisper White and Crumb Cake while the top layers are Soft Suede and Gray Granite.

Simple Thank You

Sometimes simple is all you need and this card uses a simple thank you from the Kindness and Compassion stamp set layered on Mossy Meadow card stock and Neutrals designer series paper.

I added some linen thread wrapped around the designer series paper several times and then tied a sideways bow...

Supplies:

Kindness and Compassion

Mossy Meadow ink

Whisper White, Mossy Meadow, Blackberry Bliss card stock

linen thread

Neutrals designer series paper collection

Kindness & Compassion Clear-Mount Stamp Set	146729
Price: $20.00
Taking care of each other means being there for one another, especially in difficult situations. This is what this set is all about. Our clear-mount stamps * Are made of the same premium rubber as our wood-mount stamps. * Have deeply etched images so you get a superior stamped impression each time. * Are precut so you don't have to trim. * Are repositionable; temporarily mount them on clear blocks for stamping, then remove them for storage. * Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your clear-mount stamps (blocks sold separately). * Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 8 rubber stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): d, g, h

Wood Textures Sympathy

I have seen some cards made with the combination of Wood Textures designer series paper and the Painted Harvest stamp set and wanted to make a few sympathy cards with the combination...

On the lighter designer series paper I used Grapefruit Grove and Lovely Lipstick for the flowers and on the darker one I used Blueberry Bushel and Balmy Blue ink.

The sentiment is from Kindness and Compassion and I added some linen thread for an accent.

Supplies:

Painted Harvest, Kindness and Compassion

Grapefruit Grove, Lovely Lipstick, Old Olive, Soft Suede, Blueberry Bushel, Balmy Blue ink

Wood Textures dsp

Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Blueberry Bushel, Whisper White card stock

linen thread

Layered Leaves

Awhile ago, I had die cut a bunch of leaves from the Seasonal layers thinlits collection and hadn't used all of them on the project I was working with.  A few days ago I pulled them out and decided to put the rest to use...

There are two versions of the same card concept - one uses Crumb Cake as a base and a layer of Mossy Meadow that is embossed with the Brick wall folder, the other uses a Whisper White card base and piece of Wood Textures designer series paper.  

I added some 3/16" braided linen trim behind the Stitched Shapes framelits oval with my sentiment and also added a few Frosted and clear and epoxy droplets for accents. 

Supplies:

Kindness and Compassion

Mossy Meadow ink

Mossy Meadow, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie card stock

Brick wall folder

Wood Textures dsp

Stitched Shapes framelits

Seasonal layers thinlits

3/16" braided linen trim

Frosted and clear epoxy droplets

Kindness & Compassion Clear-Mount Stamp Set	146729
Price: $20.00
Taking care of each other means being there for one another, especially in difficult situations. This is what this set is all about. Our clear-mount stamps * Are made of the same premium rubber as our wood-mount stamps. * Have deeply etched images so you get a superior stamped impression each time. * Are precut so you don't have to trim. * Are repositionable; temporarily mount them on clear blocks for stamping, then remove them for storage. * Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your clear-mount stamps (blocks sold separately). * Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 8 rubber stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): d, g, h

Comforting Hugs

This is another card that I put together in the hotel a few weeks ago while we were away for a baseball tournament.  It uses the Kindness and Compassion stamp set and some Share What You Love specialty designer series paper.

I layered the sentiment on die cuts made with the Stitched Shapes framelits collection and popped them up over the top of the specialty paper.

Supplies:

Kindness and Compassion

Basic Black ink

Whisper White, Soft Sea Foam, Grapefruit Grove card stock

Share what you love dsp

Stitched Shapes framelits

Kindness & Compassion Clear-Mount Stamp Set	146729
Price: $20.00
Taking care of each other means being there for one another, especially in difficult situations. This is what this set is all about. Our clear-mount stamps * Are made of the same premium rubber as our wood-mount stamps. * Have deeply etched images so you get a superior stamped impression each time. * Are precut so you don't have to trim. * Are repositionable; temporarily mount them on clear blocks for stamping, then remove them for storage. * Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your clear-mount stamps (blocks sold separately). * Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 8 rubber stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): d, g, h

Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper	146926
Price: $27.00
Share what you love: projects made with beautiful flowers and decorative patterns! Handpainted designs on heavyweight sheets. 4 designs have a translucent, pearlized finish. * 24 sheets: 4 each of 6 double-sided designs * 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) * Acid free * Lignin free Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Blackberry Bliss, Crumb Cake, Grapefruit Grove, Mint Macaron, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz, Petal Pink, Rich Razzleberry, So Saffron, Tranquil Tide, Whisper White

Comforting Hugs

I recently put together a few sympathy cards using the new stamp set called Kindness and Compassion and some of the Nature's Poem designer series paper.  

The background Mossy Meadow card stock is embossed with the Large Polka Dots folder which is difficult to see in the photos.  I also added a Leaves trinket for some more texture.

Supplies:

Kindness and Compassion

Mossy Meadow ink

Mossy Meadow, Cajun Craze, Whisper White card stock

Large polka dot folder

Nature's Poems dsp