The Brayering Backgrounds technique for Sympathy Cards makes quick and easy cards in no time.

My son-in-law asked if I had any Sympathy cards because a co-workers father passed away suddenly on Sunday.  I said why sure I do; even though I didn’t have any on hand; I quickly set to work creating.

If you tuned into my Facebook or YouTube live last night then you saw me create this card.  Missed it; no worries scroll to the bottom of this post to view it.  Like it?  Share it!

No one ever likes to make Sympathy cards but we all need them now and then.  Since my son-in-law was giving this to a co-worker I thought I would try to keep it a more Masculine sympathy card.  No added fluff with pearls, jewels, ribbon etc.

I thought I’d sponge a nice background using my Stitched Rectangles as my stencil.  Well, my arthritis in my right thumb has flared up BIG time and sponging wasn’t working very well for me; so I pulled out my Sponge Brayers and went to town.

My ink colors were:

• Bermuda Bay
• Pool Party
• Seaside Spray

Once I got started I couldn’t stop and made quite a few cards in different directions and layers.

The stamp sets I used were:

• Rooted in Nature
• Woven Heirlooms
• Kindness & Compassion
• Peaceful Moments

I mixed and matched those stamp sets to create my outside sentiments as well as the inside sentiments.

These are just a few of the ones I created.  Like I said once I started brayering I couldn’t stop it was too much fun!

Next on my list to order is more sponge brayers so I don’t have to change the sponges for different colors.  I generally will brayer 3 different colors and with 3 handles I won’t have to change the sponges.  Plus, more color options to play with.  Just take the sponges to the kitchen sink when you’re finished and wash them with soap and water and let them dry.  They will be stained but that doesn’t matter.

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Here is your shopping list:

Rooted In Nature Cling-Mount Stamp Set – 148217

Price: $42.00

Woven Heirlooms Cling Stamp Set – 149306

Price: $24.00

Kindness & Compassion Cling-Mount Stamp Set – 151342

Price: $20.00

Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set (English) – 151595

Price: $21.00

Stitched Rectangle Dies – 148551

Price: $35.00

Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 121045

Price: $8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 100730

Price: $9.75

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad – 132708

Price: $6.00

Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad – 147107

Price: $7.50

Seaside Spray Classic Stampin’ Pad – 150085

Price: $7.50

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad – 147096

Price: $7.50

Sponge Brayers – 141714

Price: $8.00

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Heartfelt Bundle is my featured stamp set/bundle for this month the “Heartfelt Bundle” and the “From My Heart Specialty Designer Series Paper”.

This month my class is all about using up Designer Series Paper Scraps.  If you purchase a notebook and page protectors you can print out the Paper Scraps Sketches and add them to your notebook.  This class will be ongoing for a few month’s so this notebook will be a great resource for your craft room.

If you missed this post regarding my class you can view it HERE.

Customer Appreciation:

The PDF File for this month’s Customer Appreciation PDF File is Free with a min. $40.00 (before shipping and tax) order and you must use this hostess code: 9E9WJC6C

If your order is over $150.00 please DO NOT use the hostess code as you are your own hostess and will receive all the hostess benefits.

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This month’s Customer Appreciation PDF file was created by Michele Wright.   You will love all the projects you can create with the Heartfelt bundle and you will love all of Michele’s projects and cards.  You will be able to create cards, boxes and banners with this month’s bundle of products.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Glenda