Unfortunately, I needed a sympathy card today for an online friend whose niece was one of the college student victims at Virginia Tech yesterday. My heart goes out to her, her family and the families of all who lost dear ones in this tragic event.
I happened to already have this Roses in Winter panel by Stampin' Up! stamped in these colors for a previous project (and still laying out on my stamp table) when I headed over to SplitcoastStampers this morning to check on my friend, Emily's, color challenge for the day. Wouldn't you know it, we're both lovers of Roses in Winter AND these pretty colors because she chose Rose Red, So Saffron & Elegant Eggplant as one of her favorite color combos to highlight for her birthday celebration (happy birthday, Emily)!
(All supplies by Stampin' Up!): The Floral background was stamped with saffron classic ink onto saffron cardstock and three corners faux stitched with close to cocoa Stampin' Write Marker and the paper piercing tool & mat from the Crafter's Tool Kit.
I stamped the roses from Roses in Winter by first inking them with saffron classic dye ink and then rolling the edges of the stamp on the rose red ink pad. This will give you a two-toned image and the technique is called Rock 'N Roll. The first and second layers of the rose were stamped this way and the final, smallest rose piece/center was stamped in straight rose red ink.
The tiny flowers were stamped with eggplant and stems/leaves stamped with celery . . . all on vanilla cardstock. The edges of the floral panel were distressed with SU's distressing tool from the cutter kit and matted with eggplant cardstock. The panel was wrapped with gold metallic cord and mounted with dimensionals to the saffron card base.
Parts of the sentiment from Close as a Memory were selectively markered and stamped repeatedly, using the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig to get it to fit into the 1-1/4" circle shape, punched and adhered to the brass metal edged tag. The tiny flourish is from Fancy Flexible Phrases and it was stamped with eggplant ink.
I don't know what else to say except to offer my condolences to any of you who were also touched by yesterday's tragedy.
This is beautiful! I'm so sorry for the reason you made it, though. My heart goes out to all affected by yesterday's horrific events.
Posted by: Rose Ann | April 17, 2007 at 01:13 PM
Sharon, I am heartsick that you needed to send this card. You know that I am a *big* lover of Saffron Roses. This card is beautiful. I know your friend will be touched by your thoughtfulness.
Posted by: Lori Craig | April 17, 2007 at 06:27 PM
OMGosh Sharon how sad :( The card is beautiful and I know your friend will be touched. I'm so sorry :(
Posted by: trudee | April 17, 2007 at 09:42 PM
What a beautiful card Sharon! Your friend will be blessed.
Posted by: julie | April 17, 2007 at 10:05 PM
I have no one that went to VATech..but i can tell you i am devestated by what happened...every time i hear or see anything regarding the tradgedy i cry. How can something like this happen? My prayers are with everyone at VATech.. God Bless
Posted by: Sue | April 17, 2007 at 10:21 PM
That card is absolutely stunning...but I am so sorry for why you have to send it. We have a relative at VA Tech, but thankfully she is unharmed. What a senseless tragedy...so hard to comprehend. God bless your friend in this difficult time. Hugs to you for being so kind and sending this beautiful card...
Posted by: diane mcvey | April 18, 2007 at 02:12 AM
This card makes me feel better and I don't know anyone personally. Such a tragedy and little things like this beautiful card can go a long way. How thoughtful of you and God bless.
Posted by: Cynthia | April 18, 2007 at 07:43 AM
I'm certain your friend will appreciate this beautiful card at such a difficult time in her life. It is a very tragic event. Hugs, Barb g
Posted by: Barb g | April 19, 2007 at 02:13 PM