Embossed Arum Lilies Sympathy Card

I debated whether I should even post this card as I feel I didn’t do very much to make it…

I find sympathy cards so hard to make, but this embossing folder is perfect for creating a simple but beautiful card that could be made quickly when the need arises.

The 3D embossing folder is called “Arums” by Nellie’s Choice and makes a really deep impression. Because it is pretty thick, you may need to play around with the sandwich for your machine. And spritzing a little water on your card stock before embossing helps prevent the paper from cracking.

The embossing folder is 4″ x 5 1/2″ so my card is not exactly an A2 size; my finished card is 4 1/4″ x 5 3/4″. You can get it on a (slightly narrower) A2 base which will fit comfortably in an A2 envelope if you don’t have any of the card base showing as a border. (I made a slightly larger envelope for my card as I liked the look of the border.)

I used a sheet from the Recollections Shimmer Silver and Champagne card stock pack (never sure which one is which; both gorgeous!) and a Kraft card base. The stamp is from the “The Simple Things” set by Gina K Designs (retired) and was stamped with Stampin’ Up Tip Top Taupe ink (retired).

Here’s a view showing more of the shimmer…

Thanks for checking out my card project!

11 thoughts on “Embossed Arum Lilies Sympathy Card”

This is so elegant! Gorgeous!

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So shimmery. Perfect! It needs nothing else.

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The embossed lilies are perfect! And I love the delicate sentiment.

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Yes, the simplicity is the card. Oh what an impact it has.

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So glad you posted! This is stunning!

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What an elegant CAS sympathy card. So beautiful.

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Stunning card. The embossing folder is simply beautiful especially using the shimmer cardstock. Thanks for sharing the link to that embossing folder and enabling me once again!

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Lisa, this is gorgeous! I love the shimmer paper as well as the lovely embossed flowers. You made it and you should definitely post your work.

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This is a stunning sympathy card and the shimmer makes it really special. It doesn’t matter if it came together quickly, it deserves to be seen.

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Love this, Lisa! I have some shimmer cardstock that I have been wondering what to do with. I have a beautiful magnolia 3D folder that will provide a similar effect. But I have to say, I love that embossed frame…it finishes it beautifully! I also agree on wanting that border of the kraft around the outside. I’m so glad you posted this! 🙂

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