Love & Care Thank You Cards

I'm trying to get back into the swing of things after our busy and emotional week last week laying my father-in-law to rest.  We are trying to get used to the "new normal," but his passing has left a huge hole in our family to say the least. 

One thing I've discovered is that you sure do need lots of cards for events like this.  Of course, my mother-in-law, Nancy, received pre-printed Thank You cards with her funeral package.  But, sometimes you need cards that are a little more special.  So, I created a few cards for her to give to the priest, organist, soloist, and funeral director to thank them for all of their help.

Love & Care - Sympathy 2   Love & Care - Sympathy 1

Bloomin beautiful caseI actually CASEd myself!  I did a similar card last year with Bloomin' Beautiful and you can see it pictured on the right.

This time, I used the Love & Care Hostess set featured in the 2011 Summer Mini Catalog. 

The whole card is created with Shimmery White card stock.  I used the Paper Trimmer and a Bone Folder to score a decorative lines border around the outer edges of the card.  The middle layer is dry embossed with either Elegant Lines or Vintage Wallpaper folders. 

Love & Care - Sympathy closeup

Be sure to click the picture above to enlarge it and see the shimmer!  The background of the stamped piece is Fine Flourish in Bashful Blue, and the edges are sponged with the same color.  I used markers to color the flower Pacific Point and Wild Wasabi.  The little "thanks so much" Tiny Tags sentiment punched with the Jewelry Tag Punch is a simple, subtle accent.

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Last Chance Retiring Accessories Update

Well, as predicted, some of the retiring accessories are already sold out.  Wow!  They sure go quickly! The Jumbo Eyelets, the Square Ice Rhinestone Brads, the Small Oval Punch, the 12×12" Craft Keepers are among the Sold Out List. 

But, if you hurry, there are still LOTS of great items available—some at a up to a 40% discount! 

Check out the complete list of Last Chance Accessories—available while supplies last only!  Or, Shop All Discounted Last Chance Items

Last Chance…Did you know?

  • 12×12" card stock is being reconfigured, so all current inventory of 12×12" card stock is retiring.  Although it's not discounted, it does include 6 sheets of smooth and 6 sheets of textured, which is a nice variety to have on hand.
  • Lots of retiring Designer Series Paper is discounted, including 25% off two of my favorites, Elegant Soireé and Lap of Luxury, 25% off the Presto Patterns paper that can be inked to match any project, and 40% off cool Wicked Fun Halloween paper!
  • LOTS of RIBBONS are retiring!  Every color of the 5/8" Grosgrain is going.  All but Whisper White and Basic Black in the 3/8" Taffeta is going (waaaahhh!).  And large handfuls of the 1/8" Taffeta, 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain, and 5/8" Satin colors are leaving, as well!  I'm hoping this means we are getting a lot more variety of ribbon in the new book!  *fingers' crossed*  A few of these ribbons are 25% off, too!
  • The Bitty Bat Punch is going and it's 40% off!  It's so cute for Halloween…why, oh why, is it retiring?!
  • More than 35 Sizzix Dies are retiring and most are discounted!  Some favorites: Baskets & Blooms Die, Pennant Die, Big Bold Cupcakes, Go-Go Boots Alphabet and many, many more!

Don't miss out!  Check out the complete list of Last Chance Accessories—available while supplies last only! 

Angie

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