Sympathy Card using the Dainty Delight Stamp Set
In moments of sorrow and reflection, a heartfelt Sympathy Card using the Dainty Delight Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up! offers a gentle touch of solace and peace. These delicate flowers, though small, carry a profound message of hope, remembrance, and heartfelt condolence. As you reach out with handmade sympathy cards, these tender blooms become symbols of enduring support and love.
With each stamp, you’re not just creating; you’re comforting. The line art images invite you to infuse them with soft, soothing colors using your preferred Stampin’ Up! techniques, crafting a personal tribute to cherished memories. For this card, I went with the soft colors of Smoky Slate, Petal Pink, and a touch of Calypso Coral to highlight the floral die-cuts. You can find other color combinations in my Color Combination Library.
Couple this set with the Dainty Delight Dies for an added touch of elegance, making it easier to share your heartfelt sentiments through the thoughtful craftsmanship of your sympathy cards. Whether it’s a single, graceful stem or a subtle arrangement of these gentle beauties, your creation will serve as a warm embrace to those experiencing loss. Let the Dainty Delight Stamp Set be your companion in conveying messages of comfort and compassion during the most tender moments.
How To Make This Card
Project Skill Level: Worker Bee
Worker Bee projects are designed for the crafter who has a bit more time and enjoys creating a handmade card that features a technique or tool. In many cases, a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine is required for die-cutting and/or embossing.
Cardstock Measurements:
- Basic White Cardstock: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, scored at 4-1/4″
- Petal Pink Cardstock: 4″ x 5-1/4″
- Basic White Cardstock: 3-3/4″ x 5″
- Petal Pink Cardstock: 7/8″ x 2-1/8″
- Basic White Cardstock: 3/4″ x 2″
- Petal Pink Cardstock: 1″ x 3″ (for die-cutting)
- Basic White Cardstock: 3″ x 3″ (for die-cutting)
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Fold the Basic White cardstock in half at the score line to create your card base.
- Adhere the 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Petal Pink cardstock to the front of the card.
- Using the 3-3/4″ x 5″ piece of Basic White cardstock, stamp the floral images at varying heights across the bottom of the cardstock using the Smoky Slate ink pad.
- Adhere the White cardstock to the Petal Pink cardstock on the front of the card.
- Using the 3″ pieces of Basic White and Petal Pink cardstocks, run through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine using the Dainty Delight Dies and cut out the floral dies as shown in the sample.
- Using a sponge dauber and the Calypso Coral ink pad, lightly sponge the bottom of the 2 Petal Pink flowers. Adhere these flowers to the card as shown in the sample. Adhere the 2 White “stems” as shown in the sample.
- Stamp the sentiment onto the 3/4″ strip of Basic White cardstock using the Smoky Slate ink pad. Adhere to the 7/8″ strip of Petal Pink cardstock.
- Cut 3″ of the Petal Pink ribbon, angling both ends using your scissors. Adhere to the back of the sentiment strip from the previous step. Adhere the sentiment strip to the card as shown in the sample.
- To finish, add 3 of the Iridescent Rhinestones as desired.
Thanks for stopping by for today’s card tutorial! My goal is to help you make quick & easy greeting cards for all occasions. If you’d like more detailed directions on how to make this card, feel free to email me. I hope you’ll join me again for more card-making ideas!
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