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Friday, November 4, 2011

A Little Sympathy for FWF

Happy Friday! It's time to share a Unity project for Friends With Flair. Check the Unity Stamp Co. blog for hop details and a full list of today's participants.

Recently I've exhausted my supply of sympathy and get well cards. So today I've made a simple little sympathy card to add to my stash. It features stamps from the Regal Greetings kit brought to us by Unity's {ippity} line.
OK, I imagine that the eyebrows of those who know me are sky-high by now. Yes, that is a diecut you see. In fact, it is a hinged diecut lacy circle card. No, I haven't taken the plunge with a Big Shot or Grand Calibur machine and an accompanying vast collection of Spellbinders. Nope, it's the simple truth that my friends take pity on me and occasionally slip me a diecut or two. This beautiful lacy circle card was gifted to me by the very sweet Lisa Lara, a fixture on SplitcoastStampers. I have been hoarding it for over a year now, but when I saw the sketch for this week's Chick Challenges with {ippity} #5, I knew I had to bring it out of mothballs.

With this card, I'm also playing along with the current {ippity} Challenge, Mini Cards. This one measures 4" in diameter.

I hope you have a fabulous weekend! Thanks so much for dropping by today!
Emily
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41 comments:

  1. PamNovember 4, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    That die cut makes for a beautiful sympathy card! And I just love the Regal Greetings set, such a wonderful font. Have a great weekend!
    Pam

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  2. Houses Built of CardsNovember 4, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Beautiful card - love the shape!!!

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  3. jennifer mittenNovember 4, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Oh, this is simply stunning, made from my favorite set ever!

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  4. RoslynNovember 4, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    I love this shape for a card. It is a perfect little card!

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  5. KaryNovember 4, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Hi Emily! I never realised you don't own any dies, that's a smart girl. Those of us who do are often addicted, and spend way too much..lol!
    Love this card - the frame & sentiment piece is awesome and I love that you kept the card simple. It's a wonderful thoughtful card to give away when time calls for it. Have a great day! {hugs}

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  6. Glenda JNovember 4, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Gorgeous colours! I never have any sympathy cards on hand so I have to do them last minute - you are smart. Also, probably best you have avoided the dies... they are addictive!

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  7. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)November 4, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    You totally read my mind, I was thinking, you can't punch out a shaped card like that... great job.

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  8. AnitaNovember 4, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Emily, this is gorgeous. I really like the black/kraft combo and that little flower is the perfect embellishment for this lovely card.

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  9. BenziNovember 4, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Ooh, Emily...love this shaped card. Lisa Lara was so nice to gift you with that die cut. The dp is fabulous with Kraft and I really love that sketch.

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  10. MarisaNovember 4, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Gorgeous card!! You know I love round cards and this one is fabulously done! The sentiment panels is gorgeous and love the neutral tones you used.

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  11. Karin ÅkesdotterNovember 4, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    VERY Beautiful!

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  12. PrynNovember 4, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    STUNNING card! I love EVERYTHING about it!!! It will be very comforting to whomever may receive it.

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  13. RubyNovember 4, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Emily this is stunning and so elegant. Gorgeous card once again.

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  14. SarahNovember 4, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    LOL this card is fabulous. While I love the card-- I loved your die-cut story--sooo funny :)

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  15. CrystalNovember 4, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Stunning card! Love the shape, way to make great use of a gift!

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  16. GwenNovember 4, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Great sympathy card! Perfect way to used your long-saved die-cut!

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  17. Crystal AldereteNovember 4, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Amazing job with this card! Love your take on the sketch.

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  18. Joni MNovember 4, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    What an elegant card! I hope it brings a smile to someone's face.

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  19. JingleNovember 4, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    This is just so pretty! The colors are perfect!

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  20. LindaNovember 4, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Emily, this is gorgeous.... I love your pretty flowers

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  21. Mona PendletonNovember 4, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Simply beautiful Emily! That label is so elegant!

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  22. Anne TussingNovember 4, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    What a great sympathy card! I love the subtle colors and the great frame!

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  23. Karen B.November 4, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    This is beautiful Emily! What a way to come out with a bang by using some die cuts. Lovely colors, perfect for a sympathy card.

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  24. Joanne (jojot)November 4, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    too funny....when I saw your card I was so excited that you had gotten a diecut machine of some sort.....hey....with friends like yours who needs a die cut machine...lol!!!

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  25. Jen MNovember 4, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    This is gorgeous!

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  26. BonnieNovember 4, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    I think you saved this card until the perfect time to use it. This is beautiful!

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  27. samantha's cardsNovember 4, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    lovely card

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  28. Kim CookNovember 4, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Simply beautiful!

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  29. SarahNovember 4, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Very beautiful!

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  30. Emily LeiphartNovember 4, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Oh, how I love this, Emily!

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  31. Jessi FoganNovember 5, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    This is gorgeous, Emily! Sympathy cards are so hard to make...this is perfect.
    And hoarding...jeez...at least I don't have bugs or anything, but craft supplies? What am I saving them for? but I always do. Glad to know I'm not the only weirdo (actually, is it just me, or are we in the majority here?) lol.

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  32. Carol HurlockNovember 5, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Just gorgeous. It's understated and elegant. Perfect for the occasion for which it must be sent. Great job

    Bear Hugs,
    Carol

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  33. Jen W.November 5, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    It was worth hoarding it for a year because this is gorgeous! And nice to see a sympathy card that isn't all butterflies and flowers. :)

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  34. ~Tammy~November 5, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Love the kraft and black! I love love my dies!!! This made a beautiful shaped card

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  35. lisa aranaNovember 5, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    beautiful sympathy card.

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  36. sharon gNovember 5, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    I like simple Sympathy cards. Nice job.

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  37. LindseyNovember 5, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    This makes a perfect sympathy card. Until I recently succumbed, my friends would slip me die cuts sometimes, too. :P

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  38. Barbara BruderNovember 6, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Emily, What a pretty sympathy card. Thanks for entering the Chick Challenge
    Barbara - ippity chick

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  39. RonaNovember 6, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Beautiful sympathy card!!! I'm glad the Ippity challenge helped you use something from your stash!! :)

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  40. Colleen DietrichNovember 7, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Wow, 40 comments here! It's a hit, I tell you. ;) i'm also a fan, due to the color scheme of neutrals, the round shape, the elegant sentiment and frame. Great job, Emily!

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  41. UnknownNovember 11, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Fantastic save for the right moment, and this card is truly gorgeous Emily! I love how you used this stamp set...wow! Thanks for joining us at Chick Challenges!

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Thanks for taking the time to leave me a comment. I love to read every word!! Wishing you a day filled with bliss, ~Emily