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Shimmery Background Sympathy Card (Simon Says Stamp new release blog hop)

July 26, 2019

Shimmery Background Sympathy Card (Simon Says Stamp new release blog hop)

Welcome to Day 1 of  Simon Says Stamp blog hop for their new release, Believe in You.

Today I have a simple, minimal card design to share with you that could be replicated for a number of different occasions.

I created a sympathy card using my just released Clean Line Everyday stamps. I designed this set to serve as an all-purpose greeting set, featuring a clean and minimal font, with appropriate sub-sentiments.

There will be coordinating dies coming for these as well, but they are not quite ready from the manufacturer, so… I just went with a simple stamping approach.

I created a simple watercolor marker background and added some Tonic Glimmer Paste to create a beautiful shine behind the Butterfly Square die.

I also used the colorful outline piece to create a second card project.

Here is the video showing you how I created this card:

Thanks for watching! But wait, there’s more:

Simon Says Stamp is giving away a Mini Distress Resist Spray free with every purchase while supplies last! No coupon needed. It will automatically ship with your order.

BLOG HOP DETAILS: Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 store coupon at every stop along the blog hop! Visit all the hop blogs, leave a comment and increase your chances of winning! Winners will be announced on the Simon blog on Wednesday, July 31.  This is a two-day hop so be sure to check out Day 2, as well! Here are today’s blog hoppers:

Simon Says Stamp Blog 

Cathy Zielske—you are here!

Nina-Marie Trapani

 Jessica Frost-Ballas

Amy Rysavy

Suzy Plantamura

 Lisa Addesa

Heather Ruwe

Gayatri Murali

Barb Engler

Marge Yoon

Lea Lawson

 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to check out the full release today!

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Comments

  1. Jett says

    July 26, 2019 at 7:06 am

    Love the clean and simple design of your cards. Pure perfection!

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  2. Kelsey Thomas says

    July 26, 2019 at 7:08 am

    This is so beautiful!

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  3. Brandy J says

    July 26, 2019 at 7:24 am

    So pretty. Love how you can go simple, but still wow!

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  4. Debbie Rumpza says

    July 26, 2019 at 8:04 am

    Love your card. That sentiment set is so awesome.

    Reply
  5. Lauryne Cunningham says

    July 26, 2019 at 8:09 am

    Gorgeous CAS cards! I love the dimension of your stacked die cuts with the beautiful Nuvo glimmer paste- so pretty!

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  6. Karthikha Uday says

    July 26, 2019 at 8:39 am

    Soft and beautiful cards!! Love them! It is tough to make sympathy cards, but this is so soothing!

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  7. Kelly B says

    July 26, 2019 at 8:42 am

    Clean and simple with a touch of rainbow. Love your style, Cathy!

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  8. Sharon O says

    July 26, 2019 at 8:59 am

    Sympathy cards are usually not beautiful but this design is! Thanks for sharing your elegant card.

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  9. Stefanie White says

    July 26, 2019 at 9:12 am

    This is my favorite stamp set from the release! Can’t wait for the dies so I can buy the bundle. Awesome C & S card, loving the lilac!

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  10. Isabel Z says

    July 26, 2019 at 9:12 am

    Love what you created!

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  11. Cheri Hochstettler says

    July 26, 2019 at 9:14 am

    I am always looking for sympathy card ideas so this will come in handy!

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  12. Bonnie Bauer says

    July 26, 2019 at 9:17 am

    Such simple but beautiful cards !! I love this stamp set!! A must Have, for sure.

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  13. barbara lassiter says

    July 26, 2019 at 9:18 am

    I think simple and elegant is perfect for a sympathy card. Plus, this is beautifully created!

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  14. Angela Lunn says

    July 26, 2019 at 9:19 am

    Lovely card. Love the purple

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  15. Angela says

    July 26, 2019 at 9:24 am

    That shimmer background is just gorgeous! Clean and simple cards are among some of my faves and this one has inspired me to give a similar design a try this weekend. Thanks Cathy!

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  16. kre8tivekate says

    July 26, 2019 at 9:25 am

    Love this release, and your sentiments!

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  17. Pennie says

    July 26, 2019 at 9:26 am

    Beautiful card, Kathy!

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  18. Jeanne Beam says

    July 26, 2019 at 9:34 am

    Such wonderful cards! Great release.
    Thanks so much for sharing…

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  19. Debbi S says

    July 26, 2019 at 9:35 am

    The card is so beautiful & simple.

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  20. Becky says

    July 26, 2019 at 9:39 am

    I love this simple card.

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  21. Nina Houghton says

    July 26, 2019 at 9:42 am

    Oh gosh, I just love these cards. I’m so glad it’s Friday so I can look forward to a weekend in my craft room. You have really inspired me.

    Reply
  22. Linda Duensing says

    July 26, 2019 at 9:45 am

    Beautiful simple card. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda D

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  23. Kathy says

    July 26, 2019 at 9:57 am

    Your cards are great!! I love the clean and simple sympathy card. I have made so many sympathy cards lately and I have so much trouble making them, but I love the one you made, quick, easy and pretty. Love that die!

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  24. Korene says

    July 26, 2019 at 10:00 am

    Love the shimmer!

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  25. Vivian says

    July 26, 2019 at 10:02 am

    As always, love your clean and simple style.

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  26. Karen Walker says

    July 26, 2019 at 10:03 am

    Very pretty, and a versatile design!

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  27. Jessica says

    July 26, 2019 at 10:04 am

    Cathy, you are CAS royalty at this point. Your cards always look so great!

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  28. Subhashini says

    July 26, 2019 at 10:08 am

    Love the simplicity of your cards.

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  29. Shelley Frizelis says

    July 26, 2019 at 10:10 am

    Darn you CZ!!! My shopping list just keeps getting longer!! I always love your clean and simple design and that stamp set is wonderful!!! I’m also very torn up about those markers! Your videos always make my day better, THANK YOU!!!

    Reply
  30. Chandhini says

    July 26, 2019 at 10:10 am

    The shimmer on the card is gorgeous.

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  31. Tammie Koehnen says

    July 26, 2019 at 10:12 am

    Such soft and delicate colors and cards. I love the all occasion stamps. Beautiful cards!

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  32. Janae Pickett says

    July 26, 2019 at 10:20 am

    I always love your cards and this is no exception. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  33. Melanie says

    July 26, 2019 at 10:27 am

    Perfect mix of sympathy and encouragment. Keeper for my idea box!

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  34. Amanda R says

    July 26, 2019 at 10:29 am

    Beautiful cards! I love purple!

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  35. Julie Dilldine says

    July 26, 2019 at 10:31 am

    You do such beautiful work.

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  36. susanbcards says

    July 26, 2019 at 10:37 am

    Very pretty, lovely lilac color. I really like the size of the sentiment on the card.

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  37. Lynne Selleck says

    July 26, 2019 at 10:40 am

    The card is elegant and understated perfect for a sympathy card. I have never used glimmer paste but seeing you in your video made me want to get it and give it a crack.

    Reply
  38. Merrill P says

    July 26, 2019 at 10:49 am

    That shimmer background makes for a subtle touch. Also clever how you use the swiffer cloth for even pressure.

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  39. Merrill P says

    July 26, 2019 at 10:52 am

    The glimmer is lovely and adds a special touch.

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  40. Tonya K. says

    July 26, 2019 at 10:53 am

    I like how simple and clean your card looks. The butterfly adds a special touch. ?

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  41. Debbie Selby says

    July 26, 2019 at 11:17 am

    Perfect combo of simplicity and elegance. Perfect for a sympathy card.

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  42. Sharon Youngblood says

    July 26, 2019 at 11:29 am

    Such a pretty card.

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  43. Ruth Siegel says

    July 26, 2019 at 11:33 am

    Just beautiful. This new release is fantastic.

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  44. Patricia Wilson says

    July 26, 2019 at 11:42 am

    Love it! Just another example of how “less is more”. Simple and beautiful. Will have to get some of that glimmer paste as so pretty!

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  45. Lindar C says

    July 26, 2019 at 11:51 am

    These cards are beautiful, I love your designs and style.

    Reply
  46. Erica Marroquin says

    July 26, 2019 at 11:51 am

    I love all your designs, they’re just so versatile. Love the shimmer to the delicate little butterfly background. Thanks for sharing!

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  47. Brenda L. Kuder says

    July 26, 2019 at 11:53 am

    Pretty cards! I love all things that sparkle!

    Reply
  48. Anneleise Hampson says

    July 26, 2019 at 11:53 am

    A simple yet elegant sympathy card.

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  49. Nandini Karmarkar says

    July 26, 2019 at 11:54 am

    Very beautiful card. I love the technique. The soft shimmery background looks so pretty.

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  50. Shar Zar says

    July 26, 2019 at 11:56 am

    Just lovely.

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  51. Michelle says

    July 26, 2019 at 12:03 pm

    Love that sentiment stamp set. It was the first thing in my cart!

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  52. Carolyn Bosley says

    July 26, 2019 at 12:15 pm

    Such a soft and warm sympathy card. Beautiful!

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  53. Maureen Reiss says

    July 26, 2019 at 12:17 pm

    Really Beautiful cards Cathy!!!!

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  54. Teresa Doyle says

    July 26, 2019 at 12:33 pm

    Really pretty cards Cathy, they even look comforting.

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  55. Tamara Campbell says

    July 26, 2019 at 12:35 pm

    I went over to youtube and watched your video. Very beautiful cards and I always love sparkles.

    Reply
  56. Helen Budzik says

    July 26, 2019 at 12:44 pm

    The soft shades of these cards are so lovely–just right for summer. tfs

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  57. Yvette Williams says

    July 26, 2019 at 12:45 pm

    I had to stop by and see what beautiful work would be done with this great collection. Good job.

    Reply
  58. Steffi H. says

    July 26, 2019 at 12:45 pm

    This is just beautiful. I love the soft colored part.

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  59. Louanne Collins says

    July 26, 2019 at 12:50 pm

    Lovely, cards – always need some shimmer!

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  60. Amanda R says

    July 26, 2019 at 1:02 pm

    I love your cards!

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  61. debbie d says

    July 26, 2019 at 1:09 pm

    love the style of these sentiments. Ordered this stamp set and am excited to hear that there will be coordinating dies.

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  62. Carol Jones says

    July 26, 2019 at 1:12 pm

    Delightful cards Cathy! Did anyone ever tell you that you are an *outstanding* designer? Well, you are! (LOL, I know you hear this all the time) I have that AI palette and love it too. I also love that you made 2 cards from the one watercolored piece, brilliant! And thank you for adding safe travels to your sentiments set, haven’t seen that in a stamp set before.

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  63. Golda says

    July 26, 2019 at 1:13 pm

    I love that you made two cards using the positive and the negative! Beautiful work.

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  64. Maxine says

    July 26, 2019 at 1:13 pm

    Maxine H
    I love the beauty and simple look of this card

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  65. Dee Earnshaw says

    July 26, 2019 at 1:15 pm

    wow, Cathy – the simplicity of these cards is breath taking – they are so elegant – love the two-fer design!!

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  66. MV says

    July 26, 2019 at 1:22 pm

    Beautiful simple card. Love the shimmer.

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  67. Linda Kunsman says

    July 26, 2019 at 1:24 pm

    beautiful sympathy cards!

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  68. Jenrescuemama says

    July 26, 2019 at 1:24 pm

    I don’t see many sympathy cards in pastel colors and I love it! The simple lines of the sentiment really let the butterfly stand out. They’re both lovely.

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  69. Nicki Baxley says

    July 26, 2019 at 1:25 pm

    Beautiful work

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  70. Jessica Hevner says

    July 26, 2019 at 1:28 pm

    Absolutely love the simplicity of these for the purpose. Excellent work, as always.

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  71. Darlene De Sario says

    July 26, 2019 at 1:29 pm

    You had me at sparkle . 😉 the sentiment set is great and how you used the square elegant. Thank you.

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  72. Jean Marmo says

    July 26, 2019 at 1:31 pm

    Simply darling! Gorgeous colors!

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  73. Sheri Kempke says

    July 26, 2019 at 1:36 pm

    Love your card, the sparkle watercolor background is great. The stamp set you created is super, I think I need to purchase this set, perfect for so many life events.

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  74. Gretchen Wilson says

    July 26, 2019 at 1:39 pm

    Love these beautiful cards, so delicate and soft! Love your new sentiment stamp set!??

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  75. Karen Wade says

    July 26, 2019 at 1:48 pm

    I love the clean look of the card. You do have a special style that I can spot a mile away. Just beautiful.

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  76. Beth says

    July 26, 2019 at 2:09 pm

    Love the soft colors!

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  77. Cindy says

    July 26, 2019 at 2:12 pm

    Lovely cards ! I so enjoyed the video.

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  78. Mary Ann M says

    July 26, 2019 at 2:22 pm

    Once again, you knocked these out of the ballpark!

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  79. Susan O'Halloran says

    July 26, 2019 at 2:31 pm

    Love this simple and elegant card.

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  80. Barbara G says

    July 26, 2019 at 2:36 pm

    As usual, another beautiful card! Your directions are always clear and concise, your cards are always doable. I can’t wait to try this one. Love the simplicity of the stamp set’s font, yet it’s different. Nowhere else is there a “safe travels”, which is an expression I always use! Thanks Cathy, for inspiring us!

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  81. Evs N says

    July 26, 2019 at 2:42 pm

    I love these new sentiment stamps & that you are also making coordinating dies. It’s so easy to create quick, great-looking cards with a little pretty paper & one of your sets!

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  82. Cheryl S says

    July 26, 2019 at 2:45 pm

    Thank you for sharing your wonderful cards and creativity with us again! The touch of glimmer is terrific and I can’t wait to try this technique.

    Reply
  83. Loly Borda says

    July 26, 2019 at 2:52 pm

    I love your card, Cathy! And I love the sentiments and dies that you designed for this release.
    TFS!

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  84. Gail says

    July 26, 2019 at 2:52 pm

    I love two-fer cards

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  85. Gail Alcorn says

    July 26, 2019 at 2:59 pm

    Great cards! Love the stamp set!

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  86. Frances A Thorpe says

    July 26, 2019 at 3:11 pm

    Simple yet elegant. Thank you for sharing

    Reply
  87. Carol Aulin says

    July 26, 2019 at 3:21 pm

    Very beautiful simple card I love the colours you used thanks so much.

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  88. Lisa R says

    July 26, 2019 at 3:23 pm

    Thanks Cathy, very nice!

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  89. Lia says

    July 26, 2019 at 3:32 pm

    The shimmery background is stunning! I haven’t tried glimmer paste yet, so it’s great to see what you can do with it.

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  90. Bre says

    July 26, 2019 at 3:47 pm

    Cute and classy! Loving the all-purpose sentiment stamp set too. Such a lovely, minimal font. I can’t wait to get mine and play with it (ordered it yesterday!).

    Reply
  91. Andre M. says

    July 26, 2019 at 4:04 pm

    The soft colors are gorgeous on these beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

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  92. Zlatka Kabaivanova says

    July 26, 2019 at 4:14 pm

    Stunning card! I love the colors, the clean design, everything about it.

    Reply
  93. Janet Durbin says

    July 26, 2019 at 4:18 pm

    So soft and pretty!

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    • Terrie D. says

      July 27, 2019 at 4:01 pm

      Your new sentiment stamps are great! Both of the cards you created are lovely. Thanks for sharing the process on the first one. 🙂

      Reply
  94. April Braun says

    July 26, 2019 at 4:34 pm

    What beautiful color choices! Those sentiment stamps are in the best font ever. Simple yet striking. Fantastic job!

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  95. Cyndi Morris says

    July 26, 2019 at 4:39 pm

    Beautiful, clean cards. The colors are gorgeous, and I love the glimmer.

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  96. love2stamp says

    July 26, 2019 at 5:02 pm

    Liking the watercolor background and soft colors very much, Cathy – lovely card!

    Reply
  97. Tamala Priebe says

    July 26, 2019 at 5:09 pm

    Simple and yet oh so amazing!! Thanks for sharing the video also!!

    Reply
  98. Carol says

    July 26, 2019 at 5:43 pm

    Ordered this stamp set yesterday. Love it. Also enjoy your instagram stories.

    Reply
  99. Carolyn Herring says

    July 26, 2019 at 5:43 pm

    Clean and simple yumminess!

    Reply
  100. Sherri Little says

    July 26, 2019 at 5:52 pm

    Lucious pastels with sparkle!

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  101. Fionna Wheatley says

    July 26, 2019 at 6:03 pm

    Very pretty

    Reply
  102. Jackie B. says

    July 26, 2019 at 6:03 pm

    I love the clean and simple design of both the positive and negative pieces on your card designs.

    Reply
  103. Sharon Gullikson says

    July 26, 2019 at 6:06 pm

    So pretty and fancy! Love the butterfly, too.

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  104. Brian Poteraj says

    July 26, 2019 at 6:42 pm

    I like the pastels you chose. It is very calming.

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  105. Charla Everhart says

    July 26, 2019 at 6:59 pm

    Love the softness of colors on your cards. Beautiful

    Reply
  106. Gayle Chrvala says

    July 26, 2019 at 7:03 pm

    Lovely CAS card.

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  107. Phyllis Beaver says

    July 26, 2019 at 7:04 pm

    Love the soft color of both your cards! I am not a big purple girl, but this soft lavender is beautiful! So pretty!

    Reply
  108. Debbi Smith says

    July 26, 2019 at 7:06 pm

    Gorgeous cards. Simple but elegant!

    Reply
  109. Lindarub says

    July 26, 2019 at 7:29 pm

    Beautiful card!

    Reply
  110. Denise Ward says

    July 26, 2019 at 7:32 pm

    This new SSS stamp set is a “must have” in my book. The clean, bold greetings are paired with sentiments that are perfect for so many different occasions. I also really like the cards I have seen using these “classic” stamps.

    Reply
  111. Meghan Kennihan says

    July 26, 2019 at 7:37 pm

    I love the soft pastel colors! perfect sympathy card!

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  112. Kathy Meredith says

    July 26, 2019 at 8:07 pm

    Beautiful card! Love the shimmer and the simple look.

    Reply
  113. Jan Gyore says

    July 26, 2019 at 8:29 pm

    love the simplicity of this card.. very cute

    Reply
  114. Cynthia Rowell says

    July 26, 2019 at 8:32 pm

    the card is lovely and the colors are so soft

    Reply
  115. Gab says

    July 26, 2019 at 8:44 pm

    That sentiment stamp set is just gorgeous. Your cards are really beautiful

    Reply
  116. Nicole says

    July 26, 2019 at 8:51 pm

    Love the simple, clean design. This card could be used in so many ways!

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  117. Mel H says

    July 26, 2019 at 9:01 pm

    I love this card and Cathy’s new sentiments are wonderful.

    Reply
  118. Kerry Myers says

    July 26, 2019 at 9:05 pm

    I love your idea for using those smaller dies with the butterfly or flower!

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  119. Maria says

    July 26, 2019 at 10:14 pm

    Beautiful card. I love the colors.

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  120. Julie L says

    July 26, 2019 at 10:36 pm

    Perfect sentiment set. I say/write Safe Travels so often and rarely see it used.

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  121. La Rae Prentice says

    July 26, 2019 at 11:13 pm

    What a lovely card and in pretty colors.

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  122. Tracy Chambers says

    July 26, 2019 at 11:45 pm

    I love these sentiments, and who doesn’t love getting 2 cards for the price of 1. So inspired, thank you.
    Tracy

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  123. Heather Jacobs says

    July 26, 2019 at 11:47 pm

    Love this stamp set!

    Reply
  124. Carol MJS says

    July 27, 2019 at 12:04 am

    Beautiful cards, Cathy! I really love the sentiments in this stamp set. I especially love the clean, bold font. So nice to see the “safe travels” greeting.

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  125. robiw says

    July 27, 2019 at 12:49 am

    LOVE this card! Love the sentiments.

    Reply
  126. Kirsty says

    July 27, 2019 at 12:51 am

    These are amazing! Fab products from SSS!

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  127. Greta H says

    July 27, 2019 at 1:04 am

    Love your cards!

    Reply
  128. Holly L says

    July 27, 2019 at 1:18 am

    Just gorgeous! Love it!

    Reply
  129. Patricia Brown says

    July 27, 2019 at 1:22 am

    Very pretty cards! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  130. Kim Miller says

    July 27, 2019 at 1:42 am

    This simple design could be used for so many occasions!

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  131. SD pooja says

    July 27, 2019 at 5:29 am

    Lovely cards ! I liked the color choice too.The clean lines stamp set is wonderful

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  132. Lisa Byers says

    July 27, 2019 at 6:07 am

    Beautiful cards!! I love the pastel colors and the use of the paste.

    Reply
  133. Tina Richards says

    July 27, 2019 at 6:34 am

    I guess I’m not the only one the loves your stuff! Love watching your video and clean designs along with your antics!

    Reply
  134. Dori Shelton says

    July 27, 2019 at 6:44 am

    Such lovely cards and a very versatile set of sentiments. I could use this for a lot of things!

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  135. ROSALIE JOHNSON says

    July 27, 2019 at 6:45 am

    I must start using my Zigs – thank you for the inspiration and beautiful cards!

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  136. Charlotte Cosci says

    July 27, 2019 at 7:54 am

    Perfect sympathy card. Love the colors.

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  137. Denise Mlady says

    July 27, 2019 at 8:30 am

    I love this new sentiment set, great for lots of occasions! Really pretty sympathy card!

    Reply
  138. Nicole Bell says

    July 27, 2019 at 9:27 am

    I love how versatile this card design is! You could recreate it for different occasions and with different die/sentiment combinations. Thanks for the inspiration

    Reply
  139. Denise H Bilquin says

    July 27, 2019 at 9:28 am

    Simple and elegant. Thank you for sharing this.

    Reply
  140. Sandie says

    July 27, 2019 at 9:30 am

    Simply lovely! Thank you!

    Reply
  141. colleen moore says

    July 27, 2019 at 9:39 am

    PRETTY pastel colours

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  142. Dana M says

    July 27, 2019 at 9:50 am

    Oh what lovely cards! Fabulous clean designs and beautiful colors.

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  143. Cheryl Rigney says

    July 27, 2019 at 10:06 am

    Such beautiful cards!! Love the clean designs!

    Reply
  144. Kerry Myers says

    July 27, 2019 at 10:21 am

    I had to come back and look at this card (s) again. Now I really want the dies with the butterflies & flowers in them… these are beautiful cards and would make great sets!!

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  145. Mary Kay Ross says

    July 27, 2019 at 10:24 am

    Beautiful cards! We always need sympathy cards and these are beautiful!

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  146. MicheleS says

    July 27, 2019 at 10:40 am

    Love these frame dies, beautiful cards!

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  147. Vicki Kroll says

    July 27, 2019 at 10:44 am

    Clean, simple, and elegant CAS cards. Love the glitter effect.

    Reply
  148. Linda Evans says

    July 27, 2019 at 10:56 am

    Your cards look so clean and simple, but very effective. Love them.

    Reply
  149. Becky Green says

    July 27, 2019 at 11:00 am

    STUNNING WORK, Cathy! LOVE the soft shades of water color! (I’ll have to check out the Art Impression Palette!) 😉 AND I LOVE your trick of using the clothes pin too! LOL I LOVE that trick with your Scor-Buddy too! I also find to make sure the ends of my card align, to lay my card on the Scor-buddy, aligning the ends of the card in the corner, & then pressing with my bone folder help! LOVE that teflon tool too! 😉 AMAZING CARDS, Cathy!!!!! ;)<3

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  150. Jo Anne Malicoat says

    July 27, 2019 at 11:05 am

    Absolutely beautiful cards, love the colors you chose. It’s hard to get a sympathy card just right, but you nailed it!

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  151. Diane H says

    July 27, 2019 at 11:16 am

    Beautiful card, so soft and pretty and you ‘gotta’ love that shimmer!!

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  152. Karen Hale says

    July 27, 2019 at 11:16 am

    Beautiful cards, Cathy. I love the simple design with the bit of glimmer. So perfect for sympathy cards. Thanks for the great tips and inspiration.

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  153. LC Lamothe says

    July 27, 2019 at 11:47 am

    I echo so many other commenters, your cards are beautiful! I love that you used Zig markers. I’ve only used my set to color images but you’ve inspired me to try to create a background with them too.

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  154. Anushree Vaish says

    July 27, 2019 at 12:32 pm

    Lovely cards with simple design!!

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  155. Kathy Baids says

    July 27, 2019 at 12:33 pm

    Very nice cards! I liked that stamp set and wondered if does would be available… you’ve answered that!

    Reply
  156. Lagene says

    July 27, 2019 at 12:58 pm

    Awesome cards! I love the ability to get 2 for 1 with these diecuts!

    Reply
  157. Anne Sturgeon says

    July 27, 2019 at 1:07 pm

    Great tips Cathy and this sentiments set is so perfect. Need to add this to my arsenal…glad there will be dies available also. Super job and I am so enjoying the hop.

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  158. Angie Cammack says

    July 27, 2019 at 1:11 pm

    Cathy, this is just beautiful!! I love how you used that frame and built it up. Such a beautiful card for a sad occasion. 🙂

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  159. Angie Cammack says

    July 27, 2019 at 1:14 pm

    Just beautiful! I adore this die!!

    Reply
  160. Heather Nelson says

    July 27, 2019 at 1:23 pm

    Lovely and elegant. Perfect cards to send someone some love.

    Reply
  161. Krista says

    July 27, 2019 at 1:31 pm

    Loving this card!

    Reply
  162. Nana Griffin says

    July 27, 2019 at 1:35 pm

    Very pretty.

    Reply
  163. Susan Carlson says

    July 27, 2019 at 1:55 pm

    Tried commenting – doesn’t look like it took! Love these cards, simple, heartfelt. For sure saving my pennies for that clearline, everyday stamp set. Love your style Cathy!!!

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  164. Sally McCall says

    July 27, 2019 at 1:56 pm

    Simplicity is the best and looks beautiful.

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  165. Valorie Matthews says

    July 27, 2019 at 2:10 pm

    Beautiful and simple card love the colors!

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  166. Carmela Hubler says

    July 27, 2019 at 2:21 pm

    Cute cards! Love the shimmery backgrounds and rainbow colors.

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  167. Bonnie Eng says

    July 27, 2019 at 2:32 pm

    Such lovely soft, CAS cards – I love that bit of glimmer.

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  168. Lonya H Mathys says

    July 27, 2019 at 2:43 pm

    Lovely cards. I like the idea of using the score buddy to even up the sides. I have been using my Misti which works well also.

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  169. Mary Holshouser says

    July 27, 2019 at 2:44 pm

    Love the butterfly attached to the frame.
    Both versions are beautiful. Wonderful
    color combination. thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  170. Suzann Anderson says

    July 27, 2019 at 3:32 pm

    Nice simple sympathy card.

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  171. Marisela Delgado says

    July 27, 2019 at 3:54 pm

    You always use the prettiest colors.

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  172. Laura says

    July 27, 2019 at 5:07 pm

    Always difficult to choose a favorite, but I love the mix of font sizes in this stamp set. Inspiring as always.

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  173. Megan N says

    July 27, 2019 at 5:10 pm

    Love this new sentiment set! Love me a clean, graphic font! 🙂

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  174. Korey says

    July 27, 2019 at 5:57 pm

    Cathy,
    Can you not make another set for maybe three months? I love your style, but my wallet is upset with you. Love the simplicity of these cards.

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  175. Krissa Perryman says

    July 27, 2019 at 5:57 pm

    Love the soft rainbow colors and the card too! I’ve never seen the watercolor technique where you put the ink from the marker on the clear block first. The second card you made from the negative images was beautiful too!

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  176. Migdalia Rodriguez says

    July 27, 2019 at 6:02 pm

    Such a lovely card!! Beautifully done!
    Have a wonderful day,
    Migdalia Rodriguez
    Migdalia’s Crafts

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  177. Anna Edwards says

    July 27, 2019 at 6:08 pm

    Two very beautiful cards. Thank you

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  178. Kathy J in Ellicott City says

    July 27, 2019 at 6:43 pm

    Great cards! Love the colors!

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  179. Linnea Sundstrom says

    July 27, 2019 at 7:07 pm

    this die is going to be so versatile! and “luv me some” CZ Designs sentiments!!!

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  180. Lynn says

    July 27, 2019 at 7:42 pm

    I would never have thought to use the cut away as a separate background. You are a genius! I always like your cards. Thanks for sharing that technique!

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  181. Jan says

    July 27, 2019 at 7:50 pm

    Thanks for a very well done video tutorial. Love your style! and the new products you used.

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  182. Joni Stoneking says

    July 27, 2019 at 7:53 pm

    These are beautiful cards. I went to order your sentiment set and it was sold out! Soooo, I’ll get notified when it is back in stock and I’ll get it next time around. It’s a lovely set, and I love the font!

    Love how easily this card came together – lovely, simple elegance. Just right. Thanks!

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  183. Kim Klinkovsky says

    July 27, 2019 at 8:16 pm

    So soft and lovely. Thanks or the inspiration!

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  184. Cindi F says

    July 27, 2019 at 8:36 pm

    Beautiful card!

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  185. Mary-Anne V says

    July 27, 2019 at 9:10 pm

    Beautiful butterfly cards…love the shimmer you used on the first.

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  186. Mendy Crumpton says

    July 27, 2019 at 9:12 pm

    Now I just found more things to buy. I just bought all your sentiment stamps. I love me some sentiment stamps. Love the card!

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  187. Tricia A Podmore says

    July 27, 2019 at 10:02 pm

    What a gorgeous color palette for both cards. Soooooo creative and inspiring. You are amazing and I appreciate your sharing your talents.

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  188. Amy Lombardo says

    July 27, 2019 at 10:35 pm

    Both of your cards are beautiful! I love the soft colors!

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  189. Amy Lombardo says

    July 27, 2019 at 10:38 pm

    I tried to comment but my internet is being fussy. I love both cards, especially the light colors.

    Reply
  190. Julia D. says

    July 27, 2019 at 10:38 pm

    Such pretty cards! Love the touch of sparkle and the font on the sentiment!

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  191. Valerie Hayden says

    July 27, 2019 at 11:38 pm

    Love the simplicity and beauty of your cards. Love the watercolor markers they add perfect amount of color. Two lovely cards.

    Reply
  192. Denise Bryant says

    July 27, 2019 at 11:51 pm

    So pretty! Love the soft colors and the beautiful dies!

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  193. Angie Cammack says

    July 27, 2019 at 11:53 pm

    Cathy, such a beautiful card for a sad occasion. This die is so beautiful!

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  194. Teri Spracklin says

    July 28, 2019 at 1:20 am

    I love how the soft colours are complimented by the soft rounded corners. Just beautiful. 🙂

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  195. Helen F says

    July 28, 2019 at 2:16 am

    Your cards are beautiful, soft and perfect sympathy cards! Thanks so much for sharing.

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  196. Debbie P says

    July 28, 2019 at 6:27 am

    Fantastic cards. Love the new release.

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  197. Brenda McBride says

    July 28, 2019 at 7:22 am

    Awesome cards! The Clean Line sentiment stamp is a must have. Thank you for sharing!

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  198. Sabrina Radican says

    July 28, 2019 at 7:54 am

    Absolutely beautiful!!

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  199. Andrea Hastilow says

    July 28, 2019 at 8:31 am

    Absolutely stunning. I very rarely fine a sympathy card that I like but these are just awesome. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas today x

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  200. Brenda in IN says

    July 28, 2019 at 9:07 am

    This is a lovely card with the softest colors and beautiful shine. Thanks for the video as seeing it done is so much better for me.

    Reply
  201. Monica Linerode says

    July 28, 2019 at 12:48 pm

    Beautiful cards showing hope for the sympathy cards. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  202. Audrey says

    July 28, 2019 at 1:47 pm

    These cards are gorgeous, I love this cute butterfly die. Thanks for inspiring us!

    Reply
  203. Kathy Dippner says

    July 28, 2019 at 2:25 pm

    Beautiful cards! Thanks for the tip about the glimmer paste not die cutting well. I just bought some and haven’t used it yet.

    Reply
  204. Kim Salito says

    July 28, 2019 at 2:45 pm

    Simply beautiful.

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  205. Aimee Phillips says

    July 28, 2019 at 2:54 pm

    Love clean and simple. Sooo pretty.

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  206. Sue D says

    July 28, 2019 at 7:40 pm

    Pretty butterfly cards. I like the colors and shimmer.

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  207. Kit A says

    July 28, 2019 at 8:53 pm

    Really pretty butterfly cards. I like the clean and simple sentiments too. I can’t wait for the dies to come out that go with them.

    Reply
  208. Amy Cooley says

    July 28, 2019 at 9:35 pm

    Beautiful designs! I like the new dies and pretty pastel colors you used.

    Reply
  209. NancyR says

    July 28, 2019 at 10:02 pm

    I love the clean line stamp set Cathy! Your sympathy card is beautiful.

    Reply
  210. Heather DePasquale says

    July 28, 2019 at 10:26 pm

    Wow! Your cards are so elegant. Love the clean line sentiments.

    Reply
  211. Jo-Anne Tedford says

    July 29, 2019 at 1:46 am

    Beautiful card. Simple but elegant

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  212. Jenny N says

    July 29, 2019 at 2:10 am

    Your sympathy card is very beautiful. Thanks for sharing your process video.

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  213. Mirella Rogan says

    July 29, 2019 at 4:13 am

    Beautiful cards, Kathy! I love your CAS style

    Reply
  214. DJ Doss says

    July 29, 2019 at 7:00 am

    How pretty! I love the shine. TFS!

    Reply
  215. Patty Eifert says

    July 29, 2019 at 9:11 am

    Very nice clean & simple cards!!

    Reply
  216. amy bishop says

    July 29, 2019 at 12:07 pm

    Beautiful watercolor look!!

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  217. S Jameson says

    July 29, 2019 at 1:14 pm

    I love your work and the simplicity of your stamps. There’s something soothing about clean sentiments on my cards that make them stand out and help balance the crazy that is life. :p

    Reply
  218. Artconquers says

    July 29, 2019 at 3:40 pm

    Such a pretty and elegant card! Love the shimmery background!Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  219. Karen Page says

    July 29, 2019 at 11:34 pm

    Glittery goodness!!!

    Reply
  220. Marisela Delgado says

    July 30, 2019 at 4:47 pm

    Such a pretty card.

    Reply
  221. Jen P says

    July 30, 2019 at 6:11 pm

    I always adore your clean and simple look cards. This is beautiful!

    Reply
  222. Kelly Kennedy says

    August 2, 2019 at 11:42 pm

    Love the cards – they are simple but very beautiful!

    Reply
  223. Cindy Helton says

    July 12, 2021 at 5:05 pm

    Especially with Sympathy Cards, a clean and simple approach is best. You’ve achieved that look with your beautiful and simply cards. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply

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