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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Verve Shimmer & Shine - Sympathy

This is my second post today.  Please click HERE for My Sweetheart Valentine.

I need a bunch of sympathy cards for the shop, and thought I'd enter one of these in a challenge, Verve's Shimmer & Shine January Inspiration Challenge.


Perhaps you're wondering, "Where's the shimmer or shine?"  Check below.  After stamping the flowers from Verve's Kind Words in green, I applied Glossy Accents over top.  There are pearls on here, too, which also count.  Since this is a sympathy card, I didn't want to get too glitzy.  Just a touch here and there.



The French ombre wired ribbon is from my gift-wrapping box, usually reserved for presents.  Rediscovered it at Christmas time, and decided it needed to grace a card front or two.  I tucked a snippet of black punched cardstock underneath.  It was leftover from another long-ago project.

what happened to the colors?  couldn't photo-edit it just right.  it's not quite this bright!


It's been a while since I played at Pixie's Snippets Playground.  The black punched border is my ticket to play there this week.

Thanks so much for dropping by!



Stamps: Kind Words - Verve Paper: damasks, Basic Black - SU; white - PTI Ink: Wild Wasabi - SU; Memento Tuxedo Black - Tsukineko Fibers: ombre wired French ribbon Accessories & Tools: Glossy Accents - Ranger; pearls - Queen & Co.; corner rounder - SU; Double Arches punch - Martha Stewart

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23 comments:

  1. BonnieJanuary 14, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    This is a beautiful piece of paper to stamp the pretty flowers on! And that lacy black snippet is perfect as well as the gorgeous wide ribbon! This one won't last long in the shop, I think!

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  2. Julie Tucker-WolekJanuary 14, 2014 at 8:18 PM

    This is so beautiful! I love love love the colors and the flowers!!!!

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  3. Karen DavisJanuary 14, 2014 at 8:27 PM

    Your card is so very pretty Colleen. I love the glossy treatment of the flowers.

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  4. Vicki DutcherJanuary 14, 2014 at 8:47 PM

    Oh my - that ribbon is breathtaking!!

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  5. Annette AllenJanuary 14, 2014 at 9:33 PM

    wow this is gorgeous.. you always have such a classy style that I just love..

    Thanks for popping by today.. I have had so much going on I am trying to keep up. We close on our house on the 30th so things will start to slow down soon. Starting the year with the flu was hard but I am grateful for good health now.. Thanks again for your sweet comment.. I will be back to my normal blog hopping soon.. you will always be along my stop.. Hope all is well with you.. Hugs sweet friend..

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  6. Rebecca DeeproseJanuary 14, 2014 at 11:36 PM

    Simple and elegant~ sooo pretty! Great work Colleen and BIG ((hugs)) Rebecca

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  7. ShirleyJanuary 14, 2014 at 11:56 PM

    How sophisticated and elegant. I had thought of embossing like that and yours turned out beautiful. I love the colors you chose, the ribbon, the punched edge, and, oh well, all of it!! :-)

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  8. MarisaJanuary 15, 2014 at 1:43 AM

    Way to flash teh Verve. Love the green paper and that big bow and punched panel.

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  9. BenziJanuary 15, 2014 at 7:41 AM

    Can't take my eyes off that yummy ribbon/bow. Your card is gorgeous and a wonderful sympathy.

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  10. Marlena M.January 15, 2014 at 8:30 AM

    Beautiful shine Colleen! I love the green and that gorgeous ombre ribbon~

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  11. Carol HurlockJanuary 15, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    Simply yummy. What a gorgeous color combination.
    Bear Hugs,
    Carol

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  12. DiJanuary 15, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    Welcome back Colleen! Wow, a beautiful sympathy card - and just the right amount of shimmer. I've been making some here today and know how hard it is to get that balance right - you did it perfectly!

    Hugs, Di xx

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  13. SD poojaJanuary 15, 2014 at 12:16 PM

    That ribbon is just stunning!!Makes the card look so stylish !

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  14. Leslie MillerJanuary 15, 2014 at 12:48 PM

    Oh, yes, the glossy accents are just right on the flowers and I love the black border and beautiful ribbon.

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  15. StellaJanuary 15, 2014 at 4:23 PM

    Sympathy cards are not easy to make but this one blew me away. It's warm, elegant and will definitely offer comfort to the recipient. In my humble opinion I think this is the best synpathy card I've seen. Not too much black; just a perfect touch. Love the colors.Just lovely Colleen! XX

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  16. Lisa EltonJanuary 15, 2014 at 11:03 PM

    STUNNING card Colleen, that ribbon and the black loops are divine!! I've been trying to leave a comment on your perfectly pretty pink Valentine, but the comment box won't come up...it's missing!! Anywho I adore it and that darling banner!!

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  17. Emily KeatonJanuary 16, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    A stunning sympathy card, Colleen! That beautiful bow really makes this shine.

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  18. UnknownJanuary 16, 2014 at 5:32 PM

    Well played my friend. I LOVE this card. It such an elegant feel. Love the sparkle.

    Hugs~

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  19. scrappymo!January 17, 2014 at 2:30 AM

    This is a beautiful sympathy card.

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  20. SarnJanuary 17, 2014 at 4:21 AM

    Hi there Colleen . . .this is a beautiful card. The ribbon bow is FAB, as well as the other dimension you have on the card. x

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  21. Julee (Vervegirl)January 17, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    Such a beautiful card, Colleen! Love the effect the glossy accents gives!

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  22. ~Tammy~January 18, 2014 at 3:33 PM

    That ribbon is beautiful! Another beauty!

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  23. BrendaJanuary 18, 2014 at 6:37 PM

    This is a stunning sympathy card! I love everything about it!

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Thank you so much for your visit today! May God bless you!

Hugs,
Colleen

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