A crafting buddy recently lost her cat who had been battling cancer, and I wanted to make a sympathy card for her. I pulled out an old favorite: Altenew's Billowing Peonies stamp, stencil and die set. This 8 1/2 by 11-inch stamp set has two floral stamps, and I chose the largest of the two to create my tri-fold card.
For the card base, I followed the instructions in Lynn Dunn's video here: Z Fold Card with a Surprise Inside | Two Ways. I made the landscape version of her card. After cutting and scoring the white cardstock base, I trimmed pieces of watercolor cardstock I had watercolored using Altenew's Moss Watercolor Brush Marker to cover the three panels of the card. Then I trimmed the Billowing Peonies to fit the panels. Finally, I stamped the "Heartfelt sympathy" sentiment on the middle panel from Altenew's Craft-Your-Life: Bewitching Roses set.
I've recently become an affiliate for Altenew, so if you are interested in ordering something lovely from Altenew and would like to use my link, thank you very much! Here's the link: Carrie's Altenew affiliate page
Challenges I'm entering:
Creative Creases #103: ATG with a fun fold project (I'm on the DT and am entering just to share a fun fold idea)
little red wagon: For a friend (1/3; ends 6/3/25)
Word Art Wednesday: ATG (1/5 for the week; 6/10 for the challenge; ends 6/4/25)
The Sisterhood of Crafters: Flowers (1/3; ends 6/8/25)
simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/: ATG (1/5; ends 6/4/25)
The Paper Shelter: ATG or Enjoy the Outdoors (1/2; ends 6/4/25)
Allsorts challenge blog: ATG Happy, happy, happy 16th birthday to you! (3/5; ends 6/6/25)
Classic Design Challenge Blog: ATG with option of masculine (unlimited entries; ends 6/12/25)
Colorful Options: I chose the green, yellow, and pink from the palette (ends at the end of the month)
The Paper Funday Challenges: ATG with Optional Twist of Celebrate Something New (6/6; ends at the end of the month)
Beautiful Blossoms Challenge: ATG with flowers as the main focus (5/6; ends 6/12/25)
WOW, Carrie! I saw this over at Little Red Wagon and just had to stop by to tell you how beautiful it is!
ReplyDeleteBrenda, that is so kind of you! Thank you so much for stopping by and encouraging me!
DeleteWhat a beautiful card. Carrie. Love your fabulous colouring of the flowers. I know that your crafty friend will love her card. Thank you for playing along with our Challenge at The Paper Shelter. We would love to see you again ... Anet DT
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Anet!
DeleteOh WOW ... this is just stunning my friend!! LOVE IT (mind if I case??) Thanks so much for joining in the fun at the Sisterhood of Crafters challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
ReplyDeleteDarlene
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Darlene, thank you so much! I would be delighted for you to CASE my card!
DeleteI'm sure your friend will love this beautiful floral card. Thank you for sharing it with us for the Allsorts Birthday celebrations challenge
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DeleteA really beautiful card for the sad occasion.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in with the Allsorts' birthday celebrations. x
Thanks so much, Sarn! Happy birthday to Allsorts!
DeleteThis is such a gorgeous stamp set and your card is equally as gorgeous! Thanks for linking up at The Paper Funday and Beautiful Blossoms Challenges. We do hope you'll please share again soon.
ReplyDeleteDonna xx
Paper Funday Challenges
Inspiration Station Challenges
Beautiful Blossoms Challenges
Thank you so much, Donna!
DeleteSplendid card! I'm sure your friend will appreciate it. Those flowers are gorgeous! Thanks for joining us at Little Red Wagon again.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Jan!
DeleteLove the style of "no lines' you have used on these flowers. Great for adding that detail without going dark.
ReplyDeleteThank-you for joining us at The Paper Shelter for our ATG/ENJOY THE OUTDOORS and good luck with your entry.
DT Nicola (Amethyst Lily Designs )
Thank you so much, Nicola!
DeleteGorgeous card!!! Thanks so much for participating in our COLORFUL OPTIONS challenge!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!! Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Deanne!
DeleteStunning card, Carrie! I'm sure your friend will appreciate you creating it for the loss of her furry friend. Peonies are my favorite flower! This is just gorgeous! Have a wonderful weekend, my friend.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card for your friend, and thanks for sharing the video link. Thanks for sharing, and I hope you'll continue to play along at the Beautiful Blossoms Challenge Blog.
ReplyDeleteLisa, thank you for all your kind comments on my blog!
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