Today’s card came together quickly. I love it when that happens!

Butterfly Sympathy
My inspiration was from the sketch at TGIF.
I began with a Thick Whisper White card base, a “when-in-doubt-go-to” choice. There was some experimentation, though, by embossing the entire, folded card base with the Subtle Textured embossing folder. It turned out nicely with front, back, and inside texture.
Then, using the Rectangle Stitched dies, I cut a rectangle from Pear Pizzazz cardstock, and a slightly smaller rectangle from dotted, Botanical Butterfly DSP. I tied our Occasions Old Olive Linen Thread around the bottom, according to the TGIF sketch, and glued these layers to the card base.
My leafy circle was cut from the beautiful, Floral Romance DSP with a Layering Circle die. It was layered for thickness, and placed on dimensionals.
Isn’t my butterfly pretty? It was cut with the Butterfly Duet Punch from Botanical Butterfly DSP that is black and white. I colored the butterfly with two Stampin’ Blends: Light Granny Apple Green and Daffodil Delight. The shadowing is there, so it’s very easy to color. The butterfly was happy to be popped on dimensionals on the leafy, green circle.
Last but not least, the sentiment. The smallest Rectangle Stitched die was the perfect size for the sketch, and the sentiment from Itty Bitty Greetings fit the space and mood of the card. I like having sympathy cards on hand when needed, rather than making them at a sad time.
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Your oh! so lovely card is trending on Pinterest. I love it! Thx for sharing your impressive creative talents.
Thank you, KT! I’m not sure what “trending” on Pinterest means, but it sounds like a good thing!
Lovely.
Thank you, Teresa! I appreciate your comment!
Love this card, Su, and will case with your permission!
I’m so glad you like it, Monique! Yes, you may case. Thanks for asking!
Beautiful card Su! Love the texturing and choice of colors and papers.
Hi Tami,
I love seeing you on my blog! Thanks for the nice compliment!
I love this, Su! And it is the perfect card for me to make for my friend who has lost a loved one recently. I feel a CASE coming on! TYFS!
That’s so nice of you to say, Karen! I’m so sorry for your friend’s loss, and you’re a sweet friend to be thinking of her, and sending a card.