I made this card after being inspired by the hugely talented Sylvia-Anne.
Her CAS cards are so beautiful and I tried this simple method with a Christmas card which I have already shared and thought it would be perfect for a quickie Sympathy card - I don't like making them but it's something we all need....
I used Versamagic 'Pixie Dust' Chalk Ink on the embossing folder.
The card used in the embossing folder was some high quality bright white stamping card which has a subtle sheen.
Believe me I held my breath as I ran it through!
First attempt and it turned out just fine!
The ink is lighter in places (altho the pic isn't the best) and it gives a fab subtle effect which is just perfect for a 'soft and gentle' card.
I stamped the sentiment in grey ink and cut out with a nestie tag. Raised the middle slightly and popped on a couple of pearls before layering the finished piece onto linen card.
This is the first of several 'Belleek Style' cards now in my stash -Thank you Sylvia!
Challenges -
Keep It Simple - Be Inspired
CAS(e) - Challenge 50 (Sketch)
Paper Shelter - 2 Colours
Craft Your Passion - Add some Embossing
Off to get all the paperwork ready - hopefully the meeting won't take long, then I can come back and catch up with everything that's gone on this week whilst I have been AWOL!!
Have a great day. x
19 comments:
Just so very stunning... loving every bit of it.
Very elegant and pretty Viv, perfect for a sympathy card. Susan x
What a beautiful card, just perfect for the occasion. I am playing catchup once again :o)
Jackie xx
Stunning card Viv, I love the delicate colour on the embossing and such an elegant design.
Sue xx
Very elegant card and the muted colour wit sympathy is lovely.
Viv, this is so beautiful. The soft Belleek technique combined with the elegant embossing is perfection!
Thanks also for the mention, and the link to my blog - you're a star!
Have a happy week - Sylvia xx
So pretty & thoughtful ... Love the wonderful embossing look. Thanks for entering the challenge this week at TPS ... hugs, Janie
Fabulous card, lovey subtle colours.
Kath x
Elegant and thoughtful card for a sad occasion.
Yvonne
This is beautiful! Thanks for joining us at CYP! HUgsxx
So lovely and I like the embossed background, that pops you sentiment up. Thanks for playing along with us in the CAS(E) this sketch! challenge and hope to see you again.
Love this CAS card Vic, it's so pretty with the embossing and just that little tag...I would love to try doing CAS, not good at it funny enough...
Yes, the fires are really bad, it is predicted that Wednesday is going to be a bad day and the winds are turning around again causing more issues...maybe the state will not exist in the end...doom and gloom at the moment.xxx
As all you lovely blogging friends left such kind massages last week saying you were fine with copy and pastes while I am not up to a lot of typing, I am popping in to say hello and take a peek at your lovely work.
B x
simply stunning viv.really gorgeous delicate design :D
xx coops xx
Beautiful card Viv - very fitting for the occasion. I very much like your shabby chic project for Crafty Cardmakers too! By the time I have thought what to do the link will have closed, lol. Lynn x
Sympathy cards are always difficult, but this one is perfect. I've now got to the age where I need a couple in my stash on standby! X
This is Beautiful Viv, You do CAS very well. A perfect Sympathy card, elegant and stylish.
Thanks for calling and leaving love.
BTW the housefairy is rubbish, she doesn't turn up!!!...keep your hubby!
Hugs Mau xx
What a beautiful Sympathy card Viv, just love that subtle pink colour ( now I NEED that chalk ink lol). Such a pretty e/f too, and that die is fabulous..........infact it's all just fabulous Viv :) Viv xx
Beautiful card Viv love the inking idea of you embossing folder...perfect card for such a sad occasion.
Anne
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