Simply Elegant Condolences

We all need sympathy cards, far too often. So keeping a supply of simple to make sympathy cards on hand is almost a must and Deb Felts is here today sharing a gorgeous example. When she set out to make this card she wanted to create a card with understated elegance, scriptural reference and Christian symbolism. Well, that she did, and in such a beautiful way.

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This card is a standard A2 size at 4.25 x 5.5", folded in a gatefold style, but such that the opening is a bit off-center, held closed with a beautiful belly band that slips off.

STUNNING!

Sympathy Sentiments Set 2 (sentiments inside and out)

Crosses Die (double crosses)

Mixed Media #1 Die (lattice cut)

Baroque (designer paper on front)

Grunge Light (designer paper on inside)

Pearls - 30% OFF!

This is the belly band once slipped off.

Absolutely beautiful!

This shows the opened card.

I am absolutely enamored with this project.

A perfect, elegant sympathy card that is also easy to make!

Thanks so much, Deb!

Find Deb's post here.

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Paper Pads Used

Baroque by Craft Consortium

From the first time I set eyes on this pad I viewed it as the perfect sympathy pad, and I still feel the same. So soft and lovely with subtle, elegant patterns.

Grunge Light by Craft Consortium

Find all the Grunge pads here.

Beautiful sheets that complement so many others.

Find all pads in stock from Craft Consortium here.

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Our Sympathy Series

Sympathy Series by Stamp Simply Clear Stamps

This beautifully coordinated series of sympathy sets, including 1 die set, will have you covered for any and all sympathy cards you might need.

Sympathy Sentiments Set 2 contains one verse  pertaining to pets, and when combined with any of the other verses, you will have a myriad of options for pet sympathy cards as well.

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Our Crosses Die Set

Crosses Die by Stamp Simply Clear Stamps

Use these beautiful crosses either layered or individually.

Use a tight shim for more embossed detail and a looser shim for less embossed detail. The options are yours!

Find Scripture Sets here.

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Product of the Week

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Grace & Mercy by Stamp Simply Clear Stamps

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Create beautiful cards with this lovely series.

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Grace Upon Grace

 Often times a card can be so, so simple to make, yet so profoundly impactful. Such is the case with the card Deb Saaranen is sharing with us today. She created an opened Bible with scripture on one page and a wooden cross on the other. She added a thin ribbon down the center to serve as the bookmark. She placed her Bible atop a floral piece of designer paper, reminiscent of a vintage table cloth. Done and absolutely gorgeous!

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So, so lovely!

Grace (scripture)

Crosses (die cut cross)

Wood Texture (woodgrain paper)

Retired Spellbinders Labels Seven (die cut book shape)

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Thank you so much, Deb, for this absolutely gorgeous and inspirational scripture card.

Find Deb's post here.

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Grace and Mercy

Grace and Mercy by Stamp Simply Clear Stamps

These 2 companion scripture sets offer beautiful words of encouragement as to the grace and mercy extended to us by God.

Find more Scripture Sets here.

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Crosses

Crosses by Stamp Simply Clear Stamps

These 2 beautiful crosses will serve you well. They can be used stacked or individually.

Adjust the pressure/shims on your die cut machine to get more or less detail on your die cut piece.

Deb used very little pressure today to get a basic outline shape cutout.

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Product of the Week

Easter & He Has Risen

are the featured sets this week.

20% OFF thru 3/7/26

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Create beautiful cards using these lovely scripture verses as the focal point on the card front or as an inside verse.

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Easter Memories

Often times just looking at something simple can stir up such memories from the past. This amazing Easter card from Deb Felts does just that. I love this fancy bunny as she always makes me think of my childhood. During those years, oh so long ago, Easter meant very fancy and ruffly dresses on little girls, decked out with matching hat, gloves and shoes, and often times even a little purse to match. That vision is just so clear to me and always evokes a heart-felt smile. The surprise on this card is the stand-up cross with the Easter greeting on the inside, all made with just one stamp set!

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There is just so much to love here - not only the beautiful bunny, but all those gorgeous and fancy embellishments. And I love how Deb chose designer paper that lends the feeling of stained glass, so perfect for the season!

Easter is for Jesus (all stamped images inside and out)

Labels 59 Die (frame for bunny) - 50% OFF!

Watercolors (stained glass paper)

Grunge Light (all other designer paper inside and out)

Mini Paper Blooms - Dusty Pink - 30% OFF!

1/4" Variegated Silk - Fuchsia/Green - 50% OFF!

1.5" Pleated Satin - White - 50% OFF!

1/2" Scallop Loop Trim - Pink - 50% OFF!

Pearls - Cream

So very pretty.

Deb also added a bit of tulle to the floral cluster.

That pleated satin with delicate trim is just beautiful!

And here is the card opened up, with cross that stands up.

Such a simple feature that adds a whole lot of "special".

And again, Deb chose the perfect paper for the inside that reflects the morning sunrise.

See the photo below to see the narrow tab Deb added to allow the cross to stand when opening the card.

Thanks so much, Deb, for this very special Easter card that would be enjoyed by young or old alike.

Find Deb's post here.

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Products Used

Easter is for Jesus by Stamp Simply Clear Stamps

An absolutely gorgeous set with so many options, enjoyed by young and old alike.

Watercolors by Craft Consortium

So many gorgeous patterns.

Grunge Light by Craft Consortium

These type of pads mix and match so well with so many others.

See more pads in the Grunge Tones here.

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Labels 59 by Spellbinders - 50% OFF!

This set in such a lovely classic style will become a go-to set very quickly!

It has a companion set - Labels 59 Decorative Accents.

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Our Easter Sets

Easter Stamps & Dies by Stamp Simply Clear Stamps

A beautiful selection of scripture stamps and florals that extend far beyond the Easter season.

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Product of the Week

Happy Day Iris by Stamp Simply Clear Stamps

25% OFF thru Saturday 2/21/26

No code needed - marked at 25% OFF!

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Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in His wonderful face. Aren't you just singing it as you read this? It's hard not to! Deb Felts is here today sharing this gorgeous card that actually contains a bookmark as a gift. She relied on a designer paper with  rich and royal shades of purples and blues accented with gold for this majestic feel. What a fun and gorgeous project!

This is the card front fully closed.

The gold string is at the top of what is the bookmark. The recipient can just cut the bookmark off, and with this unique card design, once doing so, the card still remains a full sized and fully functional card.

The gorgeous paper used is from

Ink Drops Vivid by Craft Consortium.

Deb embossed all stamping in gold on this card. 

All images and sentiments are from

Worship & Praise

Fishtail Sentiment Banners

5/8" Faux Linen Canvas Ribbon

Pearls

Turn your eyes upon Jesus

is stamped on the lower portion of the bookmark.

Open the bookmark flap and you see the remainder of the verse -

Look full in His wonderful face.

You can also see how easy it will be for the recipient to cut off the bookmark flap.

And this is the inside where Deb added a cross.

Crosses

Luxury Pearlescent 105# Cardstock 

Thanks so much, Deb, for this rich and gorgoeus card!

Find Deb's post here.

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Our My Church Series

My Church Series

Worship & Praise was used today.

In Drops Vivid by Craft Consortium

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