Poppystamps: Rainbow Bridge

 I am on the Poppystamps blog today with a sympathy card I created for a friend who just lost her long-time buddy.

Sympathy cards can be so hard to make. I happened to have the Whittle Rainbow Unicorn Kit on my desk. It's a bright and cheerful kit but as I was looking at the rainbow and realizing that I had the Whittle Dachshund in my stash, I knew I could make a meaningful card.

There are many more pictures and details on the Poppystamps blog - be sure to check it out!

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Stamps: Poppystamps Diamond Sentiments

Dies: Poppystamps Whittle Rainbow Unicorn Kit, Whittle Dachsund and Double Scalloped Stitched Frames

Other: Memory Box/Open Studio Christmas Fairy Jewels, Memory Box Majestic Hues Glitter Pad (the wing)

Freshly Made Sketches: Beloved Friend

It's time for a new sketch at Freshly Made Sketches! Today we have a sketch by Judy and here’s what I did with it!

In the midst of everything going on right now, a sweet lady at work lost her dog. It was a long illness, so not unexpected but that doesn't make it any easier. She's working from home right now so feels the loss of her companion all day long.

Here's the sketch. I hope to see you playing along. Making cards is a fabulous escape from our current lives, plus it's a much-needed bright spot in someone's day when they go to the mailbox to see that you thought of them!

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Stamps: Taylored Expressions Care & Comfort - Pets
Dies: Simon Says Stamp Paws, Stampin' Up Layering Circles Framelits, Sweet 'n Sassy Hearts, Lil' Inkers Stitched Squares
Paper: Stampin' Up Smoky Slate, Honey Bee Stamps Sweet on You (the coral patterns), Sunny Studio Classic Gingham
Ink: Stampin' Up Smoky Slate
Other: Stampin' Up Glitter and Clear Epoxy Shapes (the tears)

TE Release Day: Care & Comfort - Pets

It's here! All of the new products from Taylored Expressions are now available! Also be sure to head over to the Taylored Expressions blog for a few more sneak peeks and, if you've been leaving comments, see if you are a winner of the giveaways.

I have one more peek for you. 

This card uses the new stamp set Card & Comfort - Pets along with the die set Doghouse Accessories.  How wonderful to have a beautiful set of sentiments to use for the loss of a pet. 


The pet bed is actually only two browns. The rim is a scrap of a natural cardstock, but the front and back of the bed are both toffee.  I just used my Versamark pad to rub on the back piece to darken it up.

So...time to go shopping!!  And be sure to run by the TE blog to see if you won a prize!


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The enamel heart is from Illustrated Faith - She Blooms Mix which I got from Taylored Expressions but it has been out of stock.

Care & Comfort - Pets	Doghouse Accessories	Frame in Frame 2 Cutting Plate	Embossing Folder - Know the Ropes
Premium Cardstock - Sugar Cube	Premium Cardstock - Cupcake	Premium Cardstock - Pink Champagne	Premium Cardstock - Toffee
Taylored Expressions Chocolate Truffle Full Pad

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retrosketches: Faithful Friend

The loss of a pet can be so painful.  A friend recently lost her beloved dog in the midst of a number of other family and personal crises and I didn't want to ignore the depth of her loss.

The coordinating inside sentiments says:
With heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your beloved companion.
This card uses with the current sketch at retrosketches.

SUPPLY LIST

PTI With Sympathy - Loss of a Pet	Memory Box Mini Heart Collection Dies	MFT Pet Charms Dies	SSS Sparrow Ink
MME Blink of an Eye 6x6 Paper Pad	MFT Whip Cream CS	SU Crushed Curry CS	MFT Cherry Crisp Cardstock
Hemp Cord - Natural

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