Tim Holtz Wildflower

 Hi crafty friends!  Can someone please explain to me HOW the weekend has gone by so fast?  I am so thankful that we have had some really nice weather here, and I have been able to spend some time outside with the animals.  I really find that helps ground me, and I can find some serenity when I get outside with them. 

I just wanted to pop in and share this SUPER quick and easy sympathy card that I made for a dear friend.   I saw a similar card online, and I apologize, as I have no idea where I saw it, or who made it, but I loved the simplicity of it.  

To make my card, I masked off a border on my card panel, using low-tack tape, and I created the background by using Lindy's Gang Starburst Spray in Ponderosa Pine Olive.  I sprayed the panel lightly and gave it a few minutes to dry before spraying a second layer.  I set the panel aside to dry completely.  

I die-cut one of the flower stems from the Tim Holtz Sizzix Wildflower Stems #1 Die Set.  I also sprayed just the stem and leaves with the same spray and set it aside to dry. 

When the panel was dry, I stamped this beautiful sentiment from Stampin' Up's Health Your Heart stamp set (retired) in black ink.  I adhered the panel to my card base and attached the flower to the panel.  I finished the card off with a bow made from gold metallic thread.  If you don't consider the drying time, this card literally took less than 10 minutes to make.  

I never enjoy making sympathy cards, especially not when it is for someone that I am close to; however, I hope that this makes her feel hugged and lets her know that she is loved!  

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I would love it if you would take just a second and leave me a comment to let me know your favorite style of quick and easy cards!  

Xoxo, Kim