Butterfly Sympathy Card

I say it every time, but sympathy cards are the most difficult to make by far. 

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Every time I have to make one, I tell myself I should make extras to have on hand. But then I don't. At the very least, I should stamp and emboss sentiments ahead of time. That will make it just a little bit easier to assemble sympathy cards as needed.

Another Sympathy Card

I hardly ever use my stamps, but there's something about sympathy cards that leads me straight to stamps and ink. There are two stamps on this card, the large floral background and the sentiment. The heart is a sticker. 

While the design is simple, it took me a long time to make. It typically takes me at least double the time to make a sympathy card as to make a birthday card. The obvious solution to this would be to make a large batch of sympathy cards once I find a design I like, but I can't bring myself to do that. Making a sympathy card is part of my grieving and that can't be done in bulk.

Deepest Sympathy

Grieving is always difficult, but my heart goes out to those who are mourning a loss while the world is dealing with a pandemic. People cannot come together for a funeral, nor travel to be with a widowed relative or friend. I know many are struggling to find closure without these traditional methods.  

The family who received this card is mourning a relative on the other side of the world. Even if they wanted to risk their health to travel to be with family, it simply isn't possible. 

If you know someone who is grieving, reach out via phone or computer, but then send a card. Fill the card with messages of hope and memories of the person who is gone. The card does not have to be fancy. It truly is the thought that counts.