I don't keep sympathy cards on hand. Well . . . I might find a few cards in my stash without a greeting that would suffice, but I typically like to make sympathy cards when I need them. That's my time to remember the person who has passed and think about/pray for the person who will receive the card.
This card was made for the daughter of a lady that I have known since about as far back as I can remember. Actually, I didn't know her all that well . . . she lived in the community, and she seemed to think a lot of my grandmother. Through the years, she would sometimes visit my grandmother, and she always had the sweetest smile--such a pleasant lady! Communities aren't what they used to be. I think now about the people my grandmother would mention in conversation, and she either went to church with them or they were friends/acquaintances from her community. And when they visited one another, they didn't show up empty-handed. I think I grew up at a perfect time because I got to witness that kind of genuine care for others.
I never seem to know what kind of card to make, and I don't know the official name of this card design. I can tell you that it was very simple to make. I just took two pieces of 4.25" x 5.5" cardstock, scored both pieces at the same measures, and adhered the two edges together. It's always a treat when just a couple of scored lines can add something unique to a card design! What's better is when the card can fold flat for mailing but demand attention on display.
The die-cut clouds were in a bin on my desk, and I liked their subtle look to the design. Stampin' Up!'s retired "Stitched Greenery" die was used to add texture to the card front. For the butterfly, I used Blending Brushes to add the Gorgeous Grape and Lemon Lime Twist colors.
Of course, there was plenty of space on the back of the card to write a message. I will definitely make more cards like this in the future because they're quick to make, have a unique appearance, and must be a pleasure to receive.
Have a stampin' good day!