A Distinguished Masculine Sympathy Card Made in 5 Minutes

[@dmissme]

Love the alcohol and brush tip

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thank you!

[@suemack1941]

Great male card, Connie I forget about the watercolor wash so thanks for the reminder.

[@pennefreeman1053]

Great cards, Connie!

[@jennifermcdaniel2446]

Thumbs up as usual

[@denisemouton]

Thanks Connie!

[@judyernst-hopp9109]

Always enjoy your tips and videos. I recommend your videos to my team! Thanks for sharing.

[@lillianwright5199]

Love them, very nice but simple. Thanks Connie

[@simplysimplestamping]

Lillian, Glad you like them!

[@charlsiesmith302]

Wonderful cards. Thank you

[@yellowroses15]

How lovely. Simple, and so elegant!

[@sheilaperl4155]

Lovely cards!

[@patticallihan8515]

Very elegant Connie. Such a nice card to use for different occasions. Have a lovely weekend. Till next time happy crafting.❤️

[@clozelleharris4391]

You’ve done it again. Beautiful!

[@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539]

A masculine card is kind of tricky.. thank you.

[@mariaserpa-gauvin8405]

Sympathy cards are not the easiest to make. I like this one. I’m not a bow girl so I will leave it out. Thank you so much for the video!

[@debschoen5581]

OOOHHHH MYYYYY WWWOOORD!!! Love it!!

[@cherylmartin9618]

I REALLY LIKE THAT CARD . THEY ARE SO HARD TO MAKE . I FIND THE HARDEST PART IS PUTTING THE WORDS INSIDE !

[@simplysimplestamping]

Cheryl, I agree finding the words is never easy.

[@latisarieves3375]

I was looking for a simple idea for a condolence card for a dear friend just passed away this a perfect guide.

[@pinkbutterfly5708]

REALLY like this card TFS ✉🍃✉🍃

[@robertabrady8127]

Thanks Connie, I love simple.

[@renewestbrook5755]

This could not have been more timely. I made mine in Handsome Hunter and it is lovely.

[@cherylmartin1671]

I LOVE THE SYMPATHY CARD . I THINK IT WOULD BE GREAT CARD TO SEND TO A FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIENDS !

[@Catfamily61]

The patriarch of my husband’s family passed away yesterday and I was trying to figure out sympathy cards. Couldn’t have been better timing. I sat right down and made 4 cards. I didn’t change a thing as yours were perfect. Thanks.

[@maryredfield8800]

the masculine is elegant, a classic.

[@smartypantskidz]

Super cute cards. Great idea. Thanks for the inspiration. Carla

[@rachelgray7068]

What a great idea on the color wash...have never tried this method...am going to now! Thank you

[@suzannejanke1588]

Loved the watercolor wash tip. Beautiful simple card!

[@bonniedeibel1546]

Good sympathy cards for anyone in my opinion! Great technique. I’ll have to remember that one! Thanks, Connie!

[@donnab8685]

Great masculine sympathy card. Didn’t think of using alcohol.

[@kathleenzuckerman5912]

Perfect card for the guys in our life.

[@annettedubois2998]

Very nice card thanks

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

Thanks, a simple but effective card. Lovely!

[@odettegilbert8220]

Très bonne idée! jolie!

[@racheljolley26352]

Oh yes, wonderful masculine card and pretty female one too! Thank you 💐

[@shelleyveek7516]

❤️ both versions

[@ritafadams]

Love the card! The maidenhair fern is worth this stamp set.tfs

[@amjPeace]

Such a thoughtful handmade card would be sure to raise any man's spirits!

[@marymckeown7132]

These are both so beautiful, and serene... LOVE them!!

[@lynndorianswindell-teacher4668]

Simply beautiful!

[@MaryK-iw9xo]

Great ideas, Connie. I overlooked this set at first, but the sentiments are really nice, too.

[@baboo7192]

It’s really nice to have a manly sympathy card. Yours is beautiful♥️

[@jdghormley]

Love this simple, masculine card.

[@thecraftyhairdressercardsa205]

Gorgeous cards. I always struggle with masculine cards so this video is much appreciated. Thank you 😊

[@harrietjohnson9315]

Love your cards!!

[@simplysimplestamping]

That is so nice of you.

[@gsmith5140]

Beautiful! I love your cards! :D

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thank you so much!

[@jackieray3860]

Nice and easy! Don't have this stamp set (yet)...but bet I can find something else to use! TFS this card and technique!

[@jeanwestackroyd2966]

Lovely cards thoughtfully made, Connie. Perfect tones and very appropriate. Thankyou for sharing.

[@BarbaraAustinUTSP]

Can you do a few sessions of multiple card ideas with one stamp set?

[@judyestrada1446]

Connie- A great card for many occasions & many people. This is a great sympathy card as well. Sadly they are needed sometimes. This one is perfect for that sad occasion. You done a nice job on these cards. Thank you for sharing your creativity with everyone ! I appreciate watching your videos! 💕

[@carolsoutar4719]

Thanks Connie love all the cards and so easy too.

[@medawson01]

I plan to make a few of these cards for my stash. These are perfect. Thank you.

[@kellegiese2592]

Thank you for the wash tips! New to this.

[@maraambrose9949]

So simple and so lovely for any occasion. Perfect for a gift set. Thanks for sharing!

[@pamelaktay]

Simple is so classy & eloquent, indeed! (I need to try out the water/wash...)

[@pamelaktay]

@@simplysimplestamping Another question...If your paper is a bit wrinkled from water coloring could you use a dry (low temp) iron to flatten it? Have you ever tried this? I have repaired papers that were warped with a dry iron but never with the ink already on it. What do you think?

[@ramonapromitas6563]

Thanks for sharing

[@simplysimplestamping]

Ramona, you are very welcome.

[@1Cheribaby]

Love it! Beautiful simplicity...you knocked this one out of the park for a make card. As always thank you for your video....

[@donnaokoniewski3761]

Great card and nice tip! Thank you.

[@suemcvey4110]

Thank you so much for these lovely sympathy cards designs. These are always the hardest to find. I enjoy all your videos and have learned many new techniques by watching.

[@Muffysmom]

I like that masculine card, Connie. "Positive Thoughts" is my favorite set in the mini catalog!

[@debt.8971]

I always struggle with sympathy cards. These are perfect. Thank you.😊

[@lynnarmistead5818]

I love how simple this card is to make, great idea as always!

[@created2bless322]

Perfect, masculine card and fitting for the difficult life event. Thank you, Connie! Both cards turned out great and i going to try your variation to watercoloring! Happy Saturday!

[@bethbracken6315]

Love the first one! Thank you.

[@craftysandyscards]

Love this card Connie, it’s so versatile. I find if you run the wrinkled piece of card through the plates of your die cutting machine, it should smooth out any wrinkles nicely. 🌸

[@craftysandyscards]

Connie Stewart you are most welcome 🌸

[@ann-mariepare3784]

Thank you for those gorgeous cards. We always wait at the last minute to do some sympathies cards. I will make some so I can have it on hand

[@trudyhudson1851]

Love the card Connie. Thank you!

[@marylutyger675]

Love that these cards can be done in a few minutes! Unfortunately, had two sympathy cards in the last two weeks. 😢

[@melissaburnett4479]

Great ideas.

[@tinagascon8175]

Another Home Run Connie 😍😍😍

[@suebailey]

These cards are beautiful Connie and perfect for the difficult times in life. Thank you so much for sharing x

[@coloradoleen]

Sympathy cards are always difficult to create, but this one is lovely. Do you find the alcohol warps the paper less then using water for the watercolor wash?

[@vicki3081]

Love this idea❣️

[@wandaspencer9523]

♥️ a great now, wow, and holy cow card idea! Thank you Connie, as always a wonderful idea!

[@daphnewilkins3963]

Lovely

[@simplysimplestamping]

Daphne, thanks so much.

[@bonniedeibel1546]

I also like using alcohol for the wash instead of water.

[@nurseglenda57]

Both are pretty but I especially love the masculine card! This stamp set has so much potential. I made a card using the branch, inked with Granny Apple Green and then thumped Mossy Meadow regular marker all around. Huffed on it and then stamped it. This gave it that variegated look. Turned out very nice! Thanks for sharing! As always, I look forward to your videos!

[@mary-car]

Wondering if you thought we could do this watercolor technic and use one of the animals from Nature’s Beauty? I’m having a hard time using these animals without coloring them in and I don’t have much to color them in with. What are your thoughts. I just love this card style! TFS

[@lynnbehnke6910]

Could you run your cardstock through the die cutting machine to flatten it?

[@lisaheath1865]

Just a tip to conserve on your paper: Use a large rectangular die to cut out the center of your mat paper. You get the mat edge, but haven’t wasted all of that beautiful paper behind the card front that isn’t seen anyway! I use this trick in my card making classes. Ps I love this card, 😊

[@lisaheath1865]

Connie Stewart that makes complete sense. I have just found your channel and love your videos! I get the notification now when you are on and I get to see all of your new, fun and exciting cards!

[@roxanneklinger3828]

Nice card, just what I was looking for. Any thoughts on the best way to clean the shammy? I know some inks will stain ,but any way best to clean it?

[@simplysimplestamping]

Roxanne, you can rinse it out really well with hot water. But honestly they will stain.

[@noreenklassen6907]

Connie can you do an anniversary card and recommend stamps/sets that you can use. Not many out there.

[@noreenklassen6907]

Connie Stewart thanks. I make some cards for friends both male and female for anniversaries and really didn’t have any ideas. I like the ones you use. Again thanks, your the best.

[@SJCarsten]

would Very Vanilla extra thick do the same thing?

[@deborahanne9793]

Hi, Are the barrels easy to squeeze on the water brushes or hard plastic? I have lower hand strength. Thank you.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Deborah, I find them to be simple to use.

[@narcydishon8389]

Making this today. My SIL’s mom passed on Saturday, April 18, 2020😢

[@reginaromero9501]

I recently had to make several cards for one family men and women. very hard

[@lindalardner3745]

Thanks Connie just I time for a sympathy card for a man today that is required to be posted

[@bowabeaucreations]

Squose! Is that a real word in the US? 😊

[@zina8336]

Like adding the alcohol instead of water

[@roselaurapereiramalone9016]

Hey you forgot to cut something out of the middle of the mossy meadow! Oh shame on you ! Lol

[@kathleenhastings4622]

I love this card, thanks Connie.