Just in case people are checking in a worrying I am fine but just too busy to blog for a while. I had to make a sympathy card this week and realised how few cards I see for these occasions that I like. For me a card for these occasions is a delicate balance that has to do so much. Something you know suits the person grieving but in your own style, using all of your usual techniques but not looking too playful, sensitive to the occassion but not too sad.
I sometimes think it is sensible to make several at a time but then realize it is more meaningful when you take the time to think of those involved as you make it. As its the first card I have made in a long time I thought I would take time to check in and share it.
As its Wednesday I am also going to link up with
WOYWD.
You're right, one style of sympathy card may be right for one but not another. I think that's a lovely card, it's pretty but understated.
ReplyDeleteHugs LLJ 2 xxx
Very beautiful, I tend to make a bundle when I have found a layout that feels right. Never an easy card to make what ever the circumstance but I love how the words fade into the background. Thanks for sharing WoywW Tracey #3
ReplyDeleteI have trouble making cards, and sympathy cards are the hardest. I agree that they should be very personal, so the recipient knows you thought of them. Yours is truly GORGEOUS. Happy WOYWW from # 8.
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda, I completely agree, Sympathy cards are amongst the hardest to make, understated is always the way to go, I think. Have a lovely week, Hugs, Shaz #10 X
ReplyDeleteI completely agree that sympathy cards need to be very personal and are very hard to make. That one is simply stunning. Happy WOYWW. with love & God Bless. Caro (#19) xxx
ReplyDeletetotally agree with your reasoning. they are very hard cards to make, this is really gorgeous. Helen #9
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, love it to bits. Happy woyww and wishing you a lovely crafty week, Angela x13x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous sympathy card. Muted colours and thoughtful layout. Happy WOYWW. Sarah #7
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah, tried to comment when I visited your marking with coffee but didnt work for me hope your wed went well.
DeleteThe sympathy card is lovely and I think you are right .... they do need to be made for the particular individual. Have a lovely week.
ReplyDeletesandra de @25
I am so happy you shared this card, although it's for a sad occasion. Very elegant and sensitive, for sure. You've found the right balance, Amanda! I'm also tickled pink you visited my blog...I know life gets busy, so these visits are so special! Hugs! Sara Emily
ReplyDeleteSo gently pretty - I love the pop of dimension you've given the bird. This is a lovely thoughtful card for a sad occasion.
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Dear Amanda, thankyou so much for your loving comment on my blog, so good to see you there,.
ReplyDeleteYour card is to fall in love with, when loving creations with birds -like me- and this I`m sure will make the receiver smile, in the middle of sorrow,- so beautiful, it is . And yes every occation should be considered separately , as you write, I totally agree. Love from me- xo
Hi Amanda, gorgeous card and anyone would love to receive this. Take care and have a lovely woyww and a happy creative week, Angela x18x
ReplyDeleteThe sympathy card is perfect Amanda. Love the details and the idea of making it personal to the family. Stay safe and happy WOYWW. Sarah #4
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card and I think it strikes just the right note for a sympathy card. They are so hard to make but you've done a great job on this one.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a good week
Diana x #13
Hi Amanda. Yes, it's good to see you this week. Your card is simply lovely. If it were for me I would really appreciate the thought, effort, and originality that has gone into it. Well done.
ReplyDeleteTake care. Stay safe. God bless.
Margaret #8
They definitely are the hardest cards to make but I think you've made a wonderful job. That really is a beautiful card and I'm sure it will be very much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteHope you are staying safe and well
Have a good week and stay safe
Hugs Lisax #19
Always a difficult one, but I tend to go for understated and almost always put "Thinking of You" as the sentiment. That is a beautiful card you have made, so gentle.
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Hugs, Neet 2 xx
That's a beautiful sympathy card that will be bound to bring comfort without causing any offence at all - it's so delicate and pretty. Well done.
ReplyDeleteStay safe and well, and happy belated WOYWW,
Shoshi #26