Hi there everyone. If you haven't already heard, one of our girls, Shannan Teubner, lost her husband yesterday. Shannan has two young boys and I am just heartbroken for her. Shannan was the DT coordinator for Verve when I was brought on to the design team and has always been so incredible to me. Although I've never "met" her in real life I feel like I know her. I decided to use today's sketch from Mercy to make Shannan a sympathy card. I don't keep a stash of sympathy cards on hand because they are just one kind of card I hope I'll never need.
I started with a new set I recently received from Unity Stamps called Best Wishes and Blooms. This set was designed by my new friend whom I recently met at CHA, Heather Rolin. I stamped the flowers on Kraft cardstock with Memento Black ink and colored them in with Copics. Each of the larger flowers were stamped a second time and popped up for dimension. The buttons and twine are from Papertrey Ink. The Kraft panel directly behind the main image was scored in a diamond pattern with my Scor-Pal. I love the look of all Kraft for the layers.
Don't forget to check out what the other Muse's did with this fabulous sketch:
Cindy Haffner
Crystal Birr
Jessica Diedrich
Julie Lacey
Pam Spiedel
Pam Varnell
Anya Schrier (February's Guest Muse)
and of course, Mercy Kerin
Thank you so much for stopping by! Don't forget to hug your loved ones.....
Stamps: Best Wishes and Blooms (Unity Stamps)
Paper: Kraft, Vintage Cream (both PTI)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Accessories & Tools: Buttons & Twine (PTI), Modern Label Punch, Scor-Pal, Dimensionals
This card is fabulous, Jackie! Love the flowers with the buttons and the twine on the end. Thanks for the heads up regarding Shannan. My heart breaks for her...I was wondering what was up when she wasn't doing samples in various places. Will say a prayer for her.
Posted by: Marisa | February 08, 2010 at 10:08 PM
Jackie, this is beautiful and I am sure it will bring some comfort to Shannan. My heart breaks for her too. I tried making several cards yesterday but was unsuccessful. I am not going to give up though and will get something made today for her.
Posted by: Dawn Easton | February 09, 2010 at 05:00 AM
This is just beautiful, Jackie.. I'm sure it will bring her some comfort.
Posted by: Stephanie Kraft | February 09, 2010 at 05:40 AM
This is stunning, JP. Shannan will love it!
Posted by: Julie Lacey | February 09, 2010 at 07:33 AM
This is absolutely beautiful and a perfect card for Shannan. Gorgeous, Jackie.
Posted by: Jessica Diedrich | February 09, 2010 at 08:46 AM
I LOOOOVE the Kraft with that white twine and the sunflowers. GORGEOUS, Jackie...absolutely GORGEOUS card!
Posted by: Denise (peanutbee) | February 09, 2010 at 02:28 PM
My heart is breaking for Shannan!! You made her a beautiful sympathy card Jackie! Love those sunflowers with the kraft cs and twine!
Posted by: Shannon Erskine | February 09, 2010 at 04:11 PM
This is just gorgeous, jackie. My thoughts are with Shannan and her children.
Posted by: crystal | February 09, 2010 at 04:58 PM
I couldn't believe it when I heard about this. Just heartbreaking.
This is just gorgeous, love all the kraft. Unfortunately, this gives me a reason to get back into my craft cave. (((Hugs))).
Posted by: Becky C | February 09, 2010 at 07:34 PM
BEAUTIFUL!!
Posted by: Cindy Haffner | February 09, 2010 at 08:15 PM
This card is beautiful!!
Posted by: Shelly Koskinen | February 09, 2010 at 08:38 PM
This is beautiful.......Shannan will love it......I had no idea.......how sad!
Posted by: Michele | February 10, 2010 at 04:14 AM
so sorry to hear about your friend's loss, Jackie....your card is sure to make her feel special:) Love the button flower centers and the wrapped twine!
Posted by: Stacey Schafer | February 10, 2010 at 07:55 AM
jackie...this is just breathtaking! beautiful images and coloring!
Posted by: Mercy Kerin | February 10, 2010 at 08:51 AM
This is so wonderful and beautiful and will bring surely bring some comfort to Shannan. I'm still shocked at the news. How very sad.
Posted by: Laura (scrapnextras) | February 10, 2010 at 10:25 AM
Jackie, this is gorgeous...too bad it's for such a terrible reason. I feel so bad for Shannan, I can't even imagine!!!
Posted by: Maria Gurnsey | February 10, 2010 at 11:14 AM
Your card is beautiful, love your handcut flowers and the button centers, it will bring a moment of comfort during such a painful time.
Posted by: Rose Kerry | February 10, 2010 at 05:06 PM
Beautiful sympathy card Jackie. Wish you didn't need it though... love the Kraft, the scored BG, those flowers with the buttons! TFS!
Posted by: Monika Davis | February 10, 2010 at 05:55 PM
Pedro, this is really a great card, don't you just love how Kraft looks sometimes! Well done my friend!
Posted by: Wendy (joelysmom) | February 11, 2010 at 09:19 PM