It’s so much fun working with new product, and I couldn’t wait to open the pack of Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper. This design seems soothing to me, so I thought it would make a good sympathy card.

Perennial Essence Sympathy
I chose the new “In Color,” Pretty Peacock for the card base, because it blended in beautifully with the Perennial Essence DSP.
“Sympathy” was cut from Petal Pink paper from the same collection, using a Well Written Die, and layered for thickness.

I used two Layering Circles Dies to cut the shape on my design. The scalloped circle is the new Rococo Rose Cardstock, which I glued to the DSP, and raised the circle on Dimensionals.

I added leaves to complete the Freshly Made Sketch, which I used for inspiration. I embossed the Pretty Peacock leaves with Subtle Texture, and layered it for thickness.

For the last detail, I added Iridescent Sequins. It’s amazing how these sequins pick up the colors in the Perennial Essence DSP!

Thank you for visiting my blog today. I imagine you’re excited about ordering new products on June 4th. I know I am! If you can’t wait, everything in my Product List is available today, except for the In Color Cardstock and DSP.
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Beautiful patterned paper and a gorgeous card! Thanks so much for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches.
I love how you popped up part of the background design. Beautiful sympathy card. Thank you for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches!
Thank you, Judy! I enjoy your challenges!
Such a truly lovely card that fits the purpose, but isn’t drab or depressing. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you, Stephanie!
I’m so glad you are inspired by it!