More Sympathy Cards

Here are a couple more Sympathy Cards.  This first card is a fun technique – I call it "double embossing" because I use TWO embossing folders at the same time.  Saves time, eh?

 

Stamp Set:  Thanks for Caring (now retired)

Card Stock:  Whisper White, Basic Black

Ink:  Basic Black

Punches:  2 3/8" Scallop Circle (118874, page 210), 2 1/2" Circle (120906, page 212)

Embellishments:  Basic Black 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (now retired).  Basic Pearls (119247, page 198)

Big Shot:  Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (119277, page 219), Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (117335, page 219)

You can line up your card stock in both embossing folders – and run them through the Big Shot.  Here's a picture of how to line them up. 

 
TIP:  Make sure that both embossing folders are "name side up".  The folders have "Sizzix" on them – these both need to be up – or at least both the same way – trust me on this – otherwise your embossing will not match (yes I did this in my Big Shot class – good lesson, eh?)

Next step is to run your embossing folders through the Big Shot – here's the sandwich

Multipurpose Platform on Tab 1

Acrylic Pad

Two embossing folders side by side)

Acrylic Pad

And here is the results

 
There will be a "line" between the embossings, but this is perfect for ribbon, lace ribbon border punch – stamping a sentiment, or whatever else your imagination comes up with 🙂

Love the contrast!!

I will be showing more projects from my Big Shot class – check back tomorrow.

And here's another Sympathy card

 
Stamp Set:  Thanks for Caring (now retired), Build a Blossom (W 121923, C 121994 Page 112)

Card Stock:  Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder

Ink:  Concord Crush, Old Olive

Punches:  Blossom Petals Builder (121808, page 213), 1" Circle (119868, page 212)

For this card I used Concord Crush ink and inked up the petals from the Build a Blossom stamp set.  I punched them out and then "rounded" the petals to give them depth with a stylus.  I mounted them with dimensionals – stamped the circle part of the flower again in Concord Crush and punched it out with the 1" punch.  I also mounted the center with dimensionals.  Then stamped leaves and mounted them under the petals. 

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