Creating a handmade sympathy card is a thoughtful way to express your condolences, showing the recipient that you care enough to make something special. An embossed card is particularly elegant, yet it can be surprisingly quick and simple to create. Here’s a guide to making a beautiful embossed sympathy card that’s both fast and easy.
Timesaving Tips for Cardmakers:
I started with the new Mushrooms From Me To You 3D Emboss and Cut Folder from Spellbinders that has several great attributes:
- The first is that the folder embosses and die cuts with just one pass through the machine. This is a real timesaver!
- The second, is that there are 3 templates on the folder so you create 3 components each time! YAY for 3 Fers!
How I created this card:
- Using my paper trimmer, I cut a white card panel that was 8 3/4″ x 5 3/4″. I think white on white is always lovely for a sympathy card.
- I wanted to tape my dies to the embossing folder to ensure there would be no shifting during the die-cutting. Using my Best Tape Ever, I tacked the 3 dies to the inside front cover with the cutting edge toward the interior of the sandwich. Then I added my pre-cut paper panel. I also taped the folder closed at the bottom to ensure everything stayed in place.
- I ran the sandwich through my machine and viola, 3 cut and embossed elements with one pass through my machine!
- I wanted to keep the card simple so I mounted the largest embossed die cut on an A2 top folding card with Bearly Glue and Craft Foam.
- I added a simple premade Thinking of You Chipboard sentiment and the card was done. I wish I timed the process, because it was VERY quick!
Time Saving Tip #1: Use premade sentiment Chipboard Stickers like the one I used on this card. I also love the Bayfair Chipboard and Puffy Stickers. Here is one of my posts that uses the Bayfair Chipboard sentiments on my kite card and I used the puffy stickers on this stitched card.
Time Saving Tip #2: Use premade card bases like these A2 Top Fold or A2 side fold.
TIP FOR SUCCESS: Keep it Simple – Elegance often comes from simplicity. Stick to a few well-chosen elements rather than overloading the card with decorations.
Helpful Links:
- Mushrooms From Me To You Emboss and Cut Folder
- Sealed 3D Collection From Spellbinders
- Serenade of Autumn Chipboard Stickers (sentiment)
- Bayfair Chipboard Stickers and Sentiments
- Bayfair Puffy Stickers
- A2 Top Fold Card Bases
- A2 Side Fold Card Bases
- Bearly Glue
- Craft Foam
Creating a handmade embossed sympathy card is a meaningful way to show your compassion and support. With a few simple steps and materials, you can craft a card that is not only fast and easy to make but also elegant and deeply personal.
See you next time!
Karen
kennyscards.com 