By Helen Gullett

Hello crafty friends! One of the handmade cards I always have in my stash is the “sympathy” or “thinking of you” card. Today, I would like to share with you a quick and simple way to make this card using Imagine Crafts products, an embossing folder, and stamps. The cardmaking technique we will use is inking on an embossing folder to create that background.

Skill: Beginner
Time: 10-15 minutes

Direction:

Step 1
Dab some of the VersaMagic inks on the raised-side of the embossing folder. Try to blend the colors while adding them.

Add a piece 4 ¼ inch x 5 ⅕ inch heavy-weight white cardstock to the embossing folder and run it through the embossing machine.

Step 2
Stamp the image and sentiment on another piece of 4 ¼ inch x 5 ⅕ inch heavy-weight white cardstock using the stamping tool with Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

Optional: you can color the image with alcohol markers, or any other coloring medium. But I decided to use this image in simple black and white.

Step 3
After stamping them, use the scissors to fussy cut the image and sentiment. You also can use a matching die, if you have it.

Step 4
Trim the embossed panel into slightly smaller than the A2 card base. And then add it to the card base with On Point Glue.
Add the flower and sentiment banner to the card with the On Point Glue.

Optional: Add some small gems to the card to decorate it, or you can leave as it is.

That’s my project for today. Hopefully, you’ll like this project and give it a try. Thanks so much for stopping by our blog today. Have a wonderful day!

Craft Supplies

Imagine:

• Memento Tuxedo Black
• VersaMagic Dew Drop (Pixie Dust, Spring Pansy, Sea Breeze)
• On Point Glue
• Imagine Craft Mat
• Staz-On All Purpose Stamp Cleaner

Others:

• Embossing Folder
• Sympathy Morning Glories Clear Stamp Set (Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps)
• Heavy-weight white cardstock 100 lb
• Clear gems
• Micro-tip Scissors
• Fiskar paper trimmer
• MISTI stamping tool