Ideas for a condolence card

[Little Jan]

Last night we got a call from Hubbies Uncle to say his father in law had passed away.Hubbie wants me to make a condolence card , but as I don't know the family that well I am not sure what to make or what to write in it , to top it all he wants it sent today.Anyone got any ideas

[icebubble]

Sorry to hear this and they are difficult cards to make. I think you have some JS cds so how about a nice image of a flower such as a lily, maybe something white or cream. I always tend to use 'Thinking Of You' rather than 'With Sympathy' but that is just personal choice. I would keep it simple with maybe cream or green ribbon if using a flower image. HTH x

[Little Jan]

thanks for that , will have a look at my cd's , I have made a quick card using ribbon and white roses to form cross but will make another and see which one I prefer.

[Phree]

I agree there will always be something suitable on a JS CD for these kind of cards. I think printing on vellum can give it a very tasteful look. I have to agree with IB regarding "Thinking of You", I think it sounds much more human and warm than a rather stiff and formal "with sympathy" sentiement.

[Little Jan]

well I have made my card not sure I like it , and hubby instists on with deepest sympathy, got to get it the midday post if I want it to go today next one is 5,15pm and they leave that over till Sat.
give me your thoughts I am about to try another one (http://img5.imageshack.us/i/010uom.jpg/)

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[kitten_with_claws]

Looks OK to me LJ, what don't you like about it?

[Princess4Wiz]

That's lovely Jan.

The colours are soft and the whole card is totally appropriate for the occasion.

Well done you!

Kind regards,
Beth.

[Phree]

Beautiful card Jan, absolutely perfect for the occasion.

[icebubble]

Lovely card Jan and very appropriate. x

[Little Jan]

Thanks for your comments everyone I have just emailed a pic to hubby at work and he approves LOL
on a lighter note although death is not realy a light topic, my Mum has said that when she as she puts it shuffles off her mortal coil, she does not want lillies(even though that is her name) as they remind her of death bless her.

[Rainbowwand]

Looks just right to me, well done, never an easy card to make

[angela]

The card is beautiful Jan.

[Victoria]

Jan, the card is perfect. How you managed to make it at such short notice, I don't know, but it's beautiful.

[craftycat]

Lovely card Jan. Never an easy card to make. If I have to do one and know the recipient's taste in flowers I will find something - usually Joanna Sheen - with that flower.

worth knowing for the future that JS's Victorian Companion CD set has some good images of flowers in cross shapes. Not to everyone's taste though!

think it is Victorian Companion, might be Cardmakers Year

[budgie]

It is a beautiful card LJ. Just right in my opinion.

I like cream for sympathy cards. I bought a small book of decoupage just for the job a few years ago. It has lots of flowers in muted colours, and also some praying hands. I like to make the card appropriate, so if they are religious, I go for crosses, and the praying hand types, and flower ones for other people. If I am not sure I play safe and go with flowers. I usually go for a very simple card, with the decoupage matted with just a tiny black or dark chocolate brown border showing. I too prefer 'Thinking of You'.