Jan 19 2012
Feminine Sympathy, Blog Candy and a Winner!
Much to cover again — first let’s announce the winner from this past week’s Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style hop. The winner was chosen this week from Holly’s blog, and the random number generator selected:
Betty Neville
Huge congrats! to you, Betty. Please email me at [email protected] to claim your prize — which is this ribbon sampler:
May Arts Ribbon Sampler – Vintage Brown created at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
All Ribbon Samplers can be seen here.
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Next, how about some MORE Blog Candy. This is compliments of JustRite. Actually, there was a shipping error and I ended up with some things I shouldn’t have, so rather than return them JustRite was kind enough to allow me to give them away as Blog Candy.
This cling set, Lace Borders, is the set up for grabs today. Just leave a comment and a winner will be drawn at 6 p.m. on Friday, 1/20, and posted here sometime thereafter.
Plus here’s a BONUS BLOG CANDY. IF the winner selected is ALSO a follower of The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store on Facebook, then I’ll throw in a bonus package of ribbon for you! You can find The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store on Facebook here. So LIKE us there if you haven’t already and it means a bonus pack of ribbon if you are the winner!
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Unfortunately, I needed another sympathy card this week, this time for another unexpected death of a very vibrant, kind and giving woman from our church in her 60’s. A total shock to us all. I still can’t believe it.
This card fits perfectly into an A6 Clear Box, which is how I’ll bring it to the funeral. I made it 6.5″ x 4.75″ to fit pefectly into the A6 Clear Box.
Paper: Kaisercraft Chanteuse
Stamp: With Sympathy by JustRite (used inside and out)
Dies: Nested Oval Medallion Label Dies by Spellbinders for JustRite (made to coordinate with the stamp set used today)
The corner die: Vintage Dies by Cuttlebug
Ribbon: 1.25″ Silk Ribbon in Taupe
Bow made on: Original Bow Easy
Roses: Prima Fairytale Roses in Orchid
Elevation: 3D Foam Squres
And here’s the inside, again using another sentiment from With Sympathy by JustRite.
All items used are available at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, as linked above.
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And how about some beautiful inspiration today:
Check out Holly’s darling Chest of Drawers here.
Check out Barb’s sweet baby card here.
The stamp Barb used has sold out. If you are interested in one when the next order arrives, please email me at [email protected] and I’ll contact you when it arrives.
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Thank you so much for joining us today — MUCH appreciated.
We’ll be back on Saturday (if not before) with our weekly Ribbon Inspiration hop.
Hope to see you then — have a great end of the week!
76 responses so far
Thanks for the chance to win. Love your work!
Thanks for the chance to win. By the way, Happy Belated Birthday. Hope you had a great day.
I love that lacey border stamp set!! I can see using it many times. Thanks for sharing your “overload”. And as always, I love your cards, too.
Love thoser lace borders!! Thanks for the chance to win!
Oh, I love the JR Lacey borders!!! They are on my very long wish list. Thank you for the chance to win them! So sad when you have to make another sympathy card. I know she will feel your caring through your beautiful card.
Love all your designs – you choose just the right stamps, paper & ribbon. Absolutely gorgeous!
Beautiful card, as always; such a lovely comforting sentiment for the inside.
Thanks for the chance to win this stamp set, it’s one I would put to use immediately- love anything with lace !
What a beautiful card. Sympathy card are hard for me. thanks for the chance to win
Oh so beautiful Sharon. I too have needed far too many sympathy cards lately. I am a follower on facebook now too.
Another beautiful addition to the JustRite Stamp line. I would love to win the lace borders. Your cards are always just the inspiration I need to make a really great card. Thanks.
Sorry you needed another sympathy card, but yours was beautiful! Thanks for a chance to win something greatly needed!!! ekciampo
Sorry you needed a sympathy card, Sharon, but your card is gorgeous and will surely bring comfort to its recipient. The Lace Borders are beautiful! Thanks so much for the chance to win these stamps!
Your cards are always so elegant and beautiful, Sharon, no matter what the occasion is. Thanks for sharing your “extras” with us! I’m off to checkout the two blogs you mentioned to see more pretties.
Such a beautiful card for a sad occasion, I’m sure it will be treasured as will the memories of this special lady.
Gorgeous border set! Your card is beautiful, as usual! Thanks for this chance to win.
Those lace borders are beautiful! So is your lovely sympathy card. They’re so hard to make. I really like my Justrite sympathy sentiments set, one of the best ever. Thanks!
Wow, what a beautiful card. love the blog candy!
Breathtaking lace border stamps!!!!! I just recently found your blog and have been so inspired! What a great “hookup” on the wonderful site , The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store!!!! Such an elegant sympathy card..soft and comforting is what comes to mind.
What a great stamp set and a beautiful sympathy card. Your work is always so elegant and you use your embellies to perfection!
Such a beautiful, comforting sympathy card………….
Hi Sharon! What a soft and pretty sympathy card. I love the comforting sentiment from JustRite. I need to get that one. Your cards are so inspirational. Thanks for sharing with us! I am now a follower on Facebook and appreciate you offering more blog candy. So sweet!
Unfortunately, I have needed a few sympathy cards lately too. Thanks for the chance to win that gorgeous JR set.
Love the new lacy borders. Its on my list to purchase some time in the future.
You have such nice cards and they seem to carry thru on the original theme.
The sympathy card for a woman is wonderful, so elegant and touching.
Your card is just beautiful Sharon, both outside and inside!! I love that ribbon and I have some that I bought from your store…the color is perfect for a sympathy card. On my way to facebook and thanks for the candy offer 🙂
We all hate to make condolence card…but it is part of life…..and yours is gorgeous….
I did hit like on facebook! and thank you for the chance to win your blog candy….
I love your ribbon store and your cards! Thanks for the chance to win the JustRite set!
Sandy
Your card is gorgeous. Thanks for another chance to win! Just “liked” you on facebook!
Great sentiment sympathy card ..the ribbon added some special touch to it.
Love the stamps and your ribbon is just beautiful, I am already a follower on facebook. Thank you so much for the chance to win.
your card is absolutely beautiful!! what a lovely giveaway!!
Your card is gorgeous as usual!! Thanks for sharing your extra set of borders! So sorry about your church friend.
What a gorgeous card but sorry that you are needing a sympathy sentiment! Thanks for the chance to win such a lovely set of lacy borders!
What a beautiful way to honor your friend and comfort her family.
I just love your cards. My dream someday is to be able to create just like you. The lace borders would be so wonderful to have. Draw me, draw me!!! lol Thanks for sharing such a beautiful card even though it was for such a sad occasion. Barb Shelton
Beautiful card, Sharon, for such a sad occasion. It will mean so much to that family. Congratulations to Betty…that ribbon is so beautiful. Also Happy Belated Birthday to you…hope it was as special as you wanted it to be! Thanks…
Congratulations to the winner of the ribbon pack. Thanks to Just Rite for allowing you to offer up some blog candy. So sorry Sharon that you had need of a sympathy card. It is really beautiful and sure to bring peace.
so sorry you have to use that sympathy card. wishing you and yours good health. thanks to just rite for the oops blog candy. enjoy the rest of the week.
Sorry to hear about your friend….but the card is beautiful! Thank you for the chance to win!
Your sympathy card is beautiful. So sorry you have a reason to use it.
Lovely lace border stamps! Thanks for the chance to win some candy!
This sympathy card is beautiful. The paper is gorgeous and I love that Bible verse. My sympathies to the family.
The card is beautiful and the stamp set is perfect for so many things. Would love to add it to my stash.
Your designs are so creative and love all your ribbon touches. Thanks for the chance to win those cool borders, too! Unfortunately I don’t belong to Facebook but do subscribe to your blog. Oh, well. Have a great week!
Shirley L.
Roseville, CA
A beautiful and comforting card- I will have to look at the Just Rite stamp sets.
Beautiful card! Gorgeous ribbons, wow! I’d love the chance to win!
What beautiful lacey stamps……wonderful accent on our cards. I would love to win these!
Congrats to the “other “Betty” What a wonderfully beautiful card. The colors are so just right and love that paper. Of course the sentiments are perfect.
Sharon your card is beautiful love the taupe ribbon it matches the paper so well. Thanks for a chance to win this wonderful lacy border set by Just Rite.Oh and I do follow the SSRS on facebook.
Marilyn
Absolutely STUNNING Card! ….and of course I’m a FB fan! 😉
Love those borders and would love to put them to use on my cards. Thanks for the chance to win.
I haven’t tried any of the JR clings sets yet so this would be a great way to start out. Thanks to you and JR for offering it.
congrats to Betty and thanks for the chance to win such a pretty stamp set- although it is a sympathy card the sentiment and design is very soothing – beautiful.
Beautiful sympathy card and thanks for the chance to win.
It is difficult to lose those we love. May God be with the ladies family during their time of loss. Thanks for the chance to win the JustRite stamps.
Blessings,
Peggy
Great stamp set. Thanks for the chance to win!
Thanks for sharing your extra stock. Very kind of you!
Oh my goodness…..I LOVE those “Lace Broders” stamps!!! And yep, I “like” you on my FB! Thanks for a chance to win this awesome goody!!!
Those dies are so beautiful, thank you for thinking of us Sharon! I’m already a ‘liker’ 😉 So sorry to hear about your friend’s passing. This card is so very beautiful and I love the verse.
Love, love, love these lacy stamps from JR! I’ve been checking lots of places for lacy and grandma doily stamps…think I’ve finally found it. On a sadder note, I’m so sorry about the passing of your friend at church. Your sympathy card is beautiful and will be received with loving appreciation.
A card that is sure to comfort and release a little steam out of the kettle of grief. It is truly beautiful, Sharon. TFS.
I love this Chanteuse paper and I’m looking forward to receiving that gorgeous Sympathy set. Lovely blog candy Sharon. Thanks Just Rite.
Thanks for a chance to win some blog candy. I just love the ribbon you used today-think I’ll order it!
Gorgeous card! Thanks for the chance to win a very pretty stamp set.
Gorgeous sympathy card!
Thanks for the chance on your giveaway.
Heartfelt sympathy for a loss of a friend.
I loved your color choice!! Would love to win. What a beautiful sympathy card.
Yuor cards always make me smile .So pretty.I love the lace border stampset. I’d be thrilled to win it.
This card is absolutely gorgeous and you have used such an appropriate sentiment.
Oh, so beautiful and such wonderful sentiments
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Thanks for the chance to win.
Love the verses on the stamps, sad but when i sell cards – symphaty are the ones that sell the most. Borders are cool, and your samples ROCK!!!
Sympathy cards are looked at and appreciated long after they are received, and yours is a beautiful one. I’d love to win that lace border stamp; thanks for including my entry.
Terrific Card!!! I love that PP paper, it is so pretty!!! And the card just oozes’s elegance! The bow of course is gorgeous and looks so soft and fluffy!! Anyone should be so pleased to receive this wonderful joyous card!!
Your talents are the best!!!
Hugs
Donna
Alos following you now on facebook.
Have a great weekend!
Thanks for the chance to win Sharon. I am still wandering about finding my way on facebook, had no idea you were there with the ribbon store, I adore your ribbon selection. On my way there to ‘like’ it, however, I am on FB as my dog, Finn, just FYI.
my mil past away recently. My FIL past 2 weeks less a year prior. I stayed here at that house for over 2 years caring for them (too far to drive back and far from our home in the country). In any event in the many, many years I knew momeee she spent (as a Mil. Col.’s wife) 96 per cent of her time and money on stamping. The cards are BEAUTIFUL! I have know idea how mouch her equipment, stamps, stock, ink, etc, etc…. cost here……thousands, at least. She bought every gadget and press that came out. Any guidance, I LOVE what you are doing with the prises. Connie
I WOULD ADD THAT THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF TOP GRADE CARDS…MOSTLY (99%) FINISHED…SHE OFT LEFT THE INNER BLANK SO THAT THE PERSON SHE GAVE THEM TO COULD COMPLETE THEIR OWN DESIRE cjs Have no idea what to do with the works of art, but cannot stick them in the attic
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