Clear It Out Challenge #11 - Sympathy

Clear It Out Challenges is all about clearing out your stash, hence, the name :)

Our challenge is sympathy and you must use dark papers from your stash. Sympathy cards may seem difficult, but they are actually quite simple.

With sympathy, you don't have to be over the top and you can keep everything CAS. Of course, if you need to add some bling (like me), there is nothing wrong with doing so.

Digi Darla is our wonderful sponsor and I was able to use one of their digis for this creation. It's actually a poinsettia, but I figured it would work, especially since I sparkled it up with glitter.

The style of this card can be used for any kind of sympathy, too.

Have you made a sympathy card before? What did you decide was the best look?

If you haven't, definitely join us at Clear It Out Challenges!

This card was submitted to these wonderful challenge blogs.

See below for details, so you can share your own creation!

365 Cards: Day 180 - Standout Stripes
Avadares: #3 - Make It Sparkle
Daring Cardmakers: Focus On Flowers
My Time To Craft: #187 - Black, White & One Color
Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes
Penny's Paper Crafty: #91 - Sparkle & Shine

{PIN}spirational Challenge #16: Photo Inspiration - Finally

Aaww . . . isn't this photo just SO romantic? It is our inspirational photo at {PIN}spirational Challenges this week. I adore how simple yet absolutely lovely it is!

You know what else is lovely? Our sponsor, that's what! Crafty Sentiments is giving one of our lucky participants THREE digital stamps to play with - YEAH! They also offer clear stamps, die cutters & more for crafters like us to be creative.

"Whatever our souls are made of,

His and mine are the same."

- Emily Bronte

When I originally saw the challenge, I had an entirely different idea in my head. It all changed when I remembered that I had these wonderful wedding stickers & vellum quote.

I added a handmade flower (I just can't stop making these!), pearls, tulle & a faux diamond ring. Ta-dah!

This card was submitted to these wonderful challenge blogs.

See links below, so you can join in the fun, too!

ATCs & Cards With Attitude: #18 - Anything Goes

Deep Ocean Blue: #29 - Sea Of Love

Inspire Me Fridays: #67 - Anything Goes

Make It Monday: #98 - Anything Goes & Leave A Comment

Oldie But A Goodie: Flower Power (Stickers, vellum quote are over 2 years old.)

Shopping Our Stash: #60 - My Precious (Stickers)

Whoopsi Daisy: Use Up Your Stash

All You Need Is Love

This card was submitted to wonderful challenge blogs - See below for links & details, so you can create your own & join in the fun!

Bearly Mine: Challenge #40 - Flowers

Hooked On Craft: Challenge #22 - All That Glitters

Lollipop Crafts: Challenge #83 - Flowers In Bloom

Make It Monday: Challenge #94 - Anything Goes & Leave A Comment

My Time To Craft: Challenge #182 - Weddings

Paper Playtime: Challenge #77 - Say It With Sentiments & Anything Goes

Shopping Our Stash: Challenge #66 - Stuck On Stickers (Sentiment is a sticker)
The Shabby Tea Room: Challenge #119 - Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend