Hello and Happy Sunday! This week over on the Sisters in Stamping blog we are sharing cards with a monochromatic color theme. I decided to go with an array of browns to make a sympathy card that was more masculine. Sadly, I needed one to send tomorrow to a friend and former downline who lost her father-in-law this week. It's always sad to lose loved ones around a holiday and I hope that Thanksgiving won't be too painful for them next year.
Today's card features the the Hope You Know and Oceanfront stamp sets. I kept this card very minimalist to give it an artsy feel, but also because it is to express sorrow for the death of a man. I usually use flower images with sympathy cards, but thought this was more appropriate. To purchase these sets or anything else, be sure to hop over to my Stampin' Up! store. And while you're there, be sure to check out the Last Chance sale, but don't wait too long because these are only being sold while available. Placing an online order is best so you can see what is available and you don't have to wait on me. Please be sure to use the Host code URCUVRTP* with your online order (unless your order is $150+ which earns Stampin' Rewards). To check out the products available, please hop over to my online Stampin' Up! store.
The colors used with today's card include Copper Clay (an In Color this year), Crumb Cake, Early Espresso and Pecan Pie. The stamped panel as well as the base card mat are Very Vanilla card stock which works well with these shades of brown. I really love the Oceanfront stamp set - it makes me feel like an artist when I put the images together! I wanted just a simple sentiment on the front of the card, and used one from the Hope You Know set inked with Early Espresso on a strip of Very Vanilla card stock that I added to the top of the stamped panel.
For the inside of the card, I used two of the coordinating sentiments from the Hope You Know set inked with the Early Espresso stamp pad. I also included the sea grass image in the lower left corner that I inked with Copper Clay stamp pad.
And here is one last view of this card. For even more monochromatic card ideas and inspiration, be sure to hop over to the Sisters in Stamping blog to check out what Karla and Rachel created this week. Thanks for visiting and have a Happy Thanksgiving this week!!
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