simple sunday sympathy

I always hesitate about making sympathy cards. Still, it is always in my heart to send a paper hug when the circumstances come my way. One of my sweet friend's Daddy went to be with the Lord recently. Another had surgery that left her waiting for her slow recovery in a difficult and painful position. Another is fighting the battle of her life against cancer. Another, going through such difficulties trying to find a new place to live. 

Still, I believe Jesus reigns. I pray His peace that surpasses understanding holds each of them strong and helps them see His mercies in a brand new and comforting way. His love never disappoints. I am praying for His help, healing and open doors for each of them. Pray with me.

"Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months"

James 5:16-17

See blog post with the Country Inn DSP here

To make this card I followed one of my previous easy sketches from the tutorial here.

For this one: 

Cut a piece of pretty Designer Series Paper 

to 2" x 5 1/2", fold in half at 1" lengthwise

Glue to the inside of the front of your A2 card 

(8 1/2" x 5 1/2") Embellish adding a sentiment and leaves around it.

products used for this project

Heartfelt Hexagon Bundle (English)	Heartfelt Hexagon Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Heartfelt Hexagon Punch
So Sincere Cling Stamp Set (English)	Oxidized Copper 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper	Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Cinnamon Cider 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Copper Clay Classic Stampin' Pad
Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad	Chic Dies	Pecan Pie 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Bordered Ribbon

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trucking along and merry & bright

use what you have and have fun

I was inspired by my sweet friend and Paper Pumpkin subscribers, Debbie Barfield. I asked for the measurements of her fun fold and she not only gave them to me but mailed them inside the card itself. Such a beautiful gesture and inspiration! 

here is debbie's card

here are debbie's measurements

Jessica's card refers to how I actually twisted my measurements during the video. Debbie's are the easiest and simple! Enjoy and have fun!

cardbase

                8 1/2" x 5 1/2"

score it at  2 1/2" and 6 3/4"

top layer cardstock 

                2 3/4" x 4 1/4"

white top layer

                2 1/4" x 4" (2 5/8" x 4 1/8" Jessica's)

cut extra cardstock in garden green, pool party

                2 5/8" x 4 1/8" (Jessica's card)

cut extra gray granite cardstock

                2 5/8" x 1 1/2" (Jessica's card)

Designer Series Paper inside and out

                2 1/4" x 5 1/4" X 2 panels

                1 1/2" x 5 1/4" X 2 panels

Designer Series Paper inside and out (Jessica's card)

                2 3/8" x 5 3/8"

                1 5/8" x 5 3/8"

Inside White cardstock

                4" x 5 1/4"

                4 1/8" x 5 3/8" (Jessica's card)

oh my friend bobbie

Yes, she did it again. Thanks Bobbie! I asked her for suggestions about today's live streaming, not sure what to make today. She suggested, simply use what you have. I LOL since I consistently tell others the same thing. So I gave myself permission to play with the Trucking Along bundle online exclusive and one of my favorite papers in the mini catalog that ends now in December, Merry & Bright. Check it out on page 9. Is so versatile!

I loved being able to add a little sun that keeps the card close! Check it out!

watch the video tutorial here or below with my small twist on measurements

Thanks for being here today! 

Products used in my card:

Trucking Along Bundle (English)	Trucking Along Builder Punch	Trucking Along Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
Radiating Stitches Dies	Garden Meadow Dies	Merry Bold & Bright 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad	Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad	Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad
Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

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