Welcome to this fabulous weekly hop. We have a theme challenge today and I’ve created a sympathy card.

For the card front, I stamped this gorgeous tree using the Loveliest Tree stamp set, Basic Gray ink and Basic White cut 3 1/2 x 4 3/4. After stamping, I used a Blending Brush to gently add color all around the edges of the card. I added this panel to Basic Gray cut 3 3/4 x 5, put dimensionals on the back and attached it to a Thick Basic White card base, 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4, creating a top fold card. For this sentiment, I stamped using Basic Gray ink and the Loveliest Tree stamp set on a scrap of Basic White, then die cut it with Tailor Made Tags Dies. I used Bakers Twine Essential Pack to thread through the hole and frayed the ends. I put dimensionalson this tage and added it to the card front.

For the inside of the card, I used Basic Gray ink, but also used the Comforting Thoughts stamp set for the sentiment and the small leaf image from Loveliest Tree stamp set – stamped on a Basic White panel 3 1/2 x 4 3/4, adhered to Basic Gray 3 3/4 x 5, then popped into the inside of the card.

For the envelope… I stamped this sweet leaf image from Loveliest Tree in Basic Gray ink both on the flap and on the front of the envelope. Simple, elegant, peaceful.

Want to purchase this set from me – or something more? See below how to do that. For now – visit tthe others participating in the hop – theme challenge – outdoors.. Click on the icons or on a name to visit the remaining participants.

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

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