I’ve been in need of sympathy cards for friends and family members who have lost their cats lately. It’s so sad to lose loved ones. Pets have such a special place in our hearts.

So I started creating a few days ago and came up with a layout that is simple and sweet using a silhouette of a cat. I feel that using a black silhouette and refraining from using the more detailed cat stamp image is best for a sympathy card, because one can imagine their own cat within that shape. Plus I feel like the silhouette sort of symbolizes a feline friend that has passed on.

Rather than writing out all the details & directions for this card design, I shared that information in this Facebook Live broadcast. Then I uploaded the recorded version of this video to my YouTube channel (since I know not everyone is ON Facebook). Be sure to watch the video (you can just click on this image below if you are already on my blog), check out the measurements and products list below (for the card I demonstrated), scroll through the close-up photos of all three versions of this card, and then let me know if you have any questions.

I hope you enjoyed this video! Here are the measurements you’ll need if you plan to recreate the card I demonstrated.

Measurements…

• Whisper White Thick Cardstock
  • 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” scored at 4-1/4” and folded in half
• Botanical Butterfly Designer Paper (FREE SAB pick)
  • 2-3/4” x 4”
• Basic Black Cardstock
  • 2-7/8” x 4-1/8”
• Calypso Coral Cardstock
  • 3” x 4-1/4” (includes punched pieces too)
• Calypso Coral 1/8” Sheer Ribbon
  • 5-6” (maybe less?)

Here are close-up photos of the Calypso Coral card.

And below are photos of the other two that I showed and talked about at the end of the video.

Thank you for visiting today. I hope you enjoyed what I shared.

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SALE-A-BRATION COORDINATION PRODUCTS

During the month of March (and only while supplies last), Stampin’ Up! is offering six new exclusive products that coordinate with several of our 2019 Sale-a-Bration products! Unlike the Sale-a-Bration products though (free with qualifying orders), the Sale-a-Bration Coordination products are for purchase. Click here for the informational flyer with images of all the products.
The Hop Around Framelits, Lily Framelits, and Call Me Cupcake Framelits are now sold out in the US and are no longer available. 

SALE-A-BRATION 2019

Sale-A-Bration (January 3 – March 31, 2019) is one of THE best times of the Stampin’ Up! year. Earn free exclusive products! Earn more Stampin’ Rewards! Get a fabulous tote with one of the best kit offers ever!…CLICK HERE for more information & to find the links to the online brochures filled with fun free products. New Sale-a-Bration choices were added February 15 and again March 1.
The Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack, the Butterfly Elements, the Precious Parcel Card Kit, and the Foil Sheets are all sold out in the US and are no longer available.

There are some products that are selling out in the 2019 Occasions Catalog already. These products were going to retire with this seasonal catalog anyway, but due to complications with Stampin’ Up!’s die supplier & not being able to replenish the inventory, the following items are no longer available:

• Doily Builder Thinlits Dies (item 148553)
• Wonderful Floral Framelits Dies (item 148529)
• Rose Trellis Thinlits Dies (item 148549)

And this item is on low inventory/forecasted to run out soon:

• Detailed Birthday Edgelits Dies (item 148548)

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It’s a great time to sign up to be a demonstrator. During Sale-a-Bration, the starter kit is amazing!…Choose up to $175 worth of Stampin’ Up! products (which could include preorder products!), and pay just $99. Shipping is free too, so you save there as well. There is also the option of adding in this beautiful, exclusive tote for an additional $30. Click here to download the Sale-a-Bration brochure and see the tote and the options for the great starter kit on pages 4 & 5. Click here to learn more about the perks of being a demonstrator in my Stampers With ART community. And then click here when you are ready purchase your kit. But hurry. This offer ends March 31, 2019.

“BETTER THAN FLAT” TUTORIALS 

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