🔴 How To Make Easy And Elegant Handmade Sympathy Cards Quickly

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How do you make elegant handmade sympathy cards that don’t take much time? I use die cuts from neutral cardstock colors. You just have to see how I made these sympathy cards because words don't do them justice!
When it comes to sympathy cards you can keep it simple while still making an elegant card. I tend to stick with earth tones or neutral colors and then use my larger dies to cut out a panel in the same color as my card base. You get the intricate die cut on top of the card base--quick and beautiful!
⭐️ Do you have some detailed dies that need some love? Give this card a try as a handmade sympathy card or for some other occasion. It's really super easy!
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[@sandrasevigney8839]

Beautiful sympathy cards!

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Sandra, thank you.

[@marylutyger675]

Must have been lots of angels getting their wings! Lovely cards, Connie!!

[@MareBear20]

Absolutely stunning cards❣️

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Glad you like them!

[@michellerickard1290]

Truly beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

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Michelle, Thanks for watching!

[@phyllisrobinson2480]

Offset. Beautiful cards thanks

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Plyllis, it was the favorite for sure.

[@ednam7]

I like the words offset. Both so pretty.

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Edna, almost everyone liked it best.

[@rebeccabrown3898]

Beautiful cards, simplistic elegance. I do love how cheerful you always are, how you take us through each step, sharing great tips and choices and last but not least the free PDF. Thank you for being such a great teacher.

[@louannewronski4352]

whar ^^^she ^^^^ said,

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Rebecca, thank you so much for your sweet words of encouragement.

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LouAnne, thank you!

[@patty322m]

Yes i so agree. Thanks Connie

[@cardsandstampingwithsharon7637]

Awesome cards Connie thank you.

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Sharon, I am glad you like them.

[@katherinewilkerson2211]

Beautiful Connie! Like the offset one!

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Katherine, I liked it best too. It is a fun change.

[@rosemarieschmidt2423]

Oh I love your floral top! Cool!

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Rosemarie, thank you so much.

[@sbhart33]

Beautiful cards. Love it offset!

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I am so glad you like it.

[@sherrysetchell1332]

Love all these cards!

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Sherry, thank you!

[@loismontague8273]

Stampin Dimensional Bones 😄. Hadn't heard that before. Really appreciate your frugal tips.

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Lois, I don't know why I stared calling them that. Thanks for watching.

[@bekkasier9404]

Amazing cards I'll be giving those a go for sure thanks for sharing.

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Bekka, I am so glad.

[@judidempton5096]

Loved everything, as usual!

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Judi, Yay! Thank you!

[@janetbruns1063]

Your dog is cracking me up ! I vision the dog standing there at the door with his/her legs crossed . Love, love these cards ! Beautiful !

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Well, sadly, I was too late and he left me a little 'gift' by the door. Poor little guy. He tried!

[@lindacarver3610]

Hello from Idaho good afternoon...finally got a chance to watch.

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Hi Linda, thank you for watching.

[@slr559]

Thank you so much. I always learn things from you.

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Leigh, I am so glad.

[@virginiamahon2863]

Great cards. Unfortunately, I agree with you - we've been using more and more sympathy cards. These are beautiful and I will definitely be trying them . Thanks for sharing,

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Virginia, sadly we do need them. I am so glad you are going to give them a try.

[@sandraschmieg3048]

Love the gray

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Sandra, thank you!

[@margeneeskelson4165]

Beautiful Cards !!!!!

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Margene, thanks so much.

[@louannewronski4352]

The offset sentiment just goes above and beyond!

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LouAnne, I have to agree.

[@klperry1l]

I can see why Christina is a great teacher - she takes after her mom! Thank you for sharing your talent with us Connie!

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Kathi, I will tell her this. She needs those affirmations.

[@sbhart33]

Totally love that you found your die. I have been going through the 5 best Tuesday Tips and when I got to the part where you found your die, it just made my day!! I have had something similar happen and I have to tell you, you are so right! It can wreck your day, week or month! Happy day when found!!🥰

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I know right?! I am so glad I found it.

[@pollylibby5161]

Looking forward to the Creativate Retreat! :)

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Polly, I really hope you enjoyed it.

[@bettybowles5658]

Love these cards.

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Betty, thanks so much.

[@deecarne2317]

Made it to live! Love your cards & you are a hoot. Love you.

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Dee, I am so glad you joined the fun.

[@lorrainemorgan7451]

Love these cards - very dainty.. Looking forward to next week's card. Thanks for sharing. Lorraine (From Australia)

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Lorraine, Glad you like them! See you next week.

[@krisfrankel6424]

Beautiful, elegant cards. Genius hack with the dies and sentiments!

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Kris, thank you.

[@cheekasinkables8552]

Thank you. Very helpful 😊

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You're welcome 😊

[@tanabeverly1306]

Beautiful cards! Hey Brenda, from southeast Idaho! Love our chilly, snowy state.

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Tana, she loves living there too.

[@halcyonyorks4454]

Love the offset sentiment.

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Halcyon, I agree with you.

[@carolhensen8005]

Thank you for showing the dies on cards running thru the machine good job…❤️❤️👍

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Carol, you are very welcome.

[@lauramoore4064]

Love the bright colors on the funky one.

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Laura, I am glad you like it.

[@karlasaroch8125]

Watching the replay. Gorgeous cards! I am going to make them Valentine

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Karla, thank you so much for taking the time to watch.

[@tracylee4442]

It’s funny, I have never thought to make my cover dies smaller, to change it up. Brilliant!

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I love that you learned a new trick from the video!

[@laurapereiramalone5257]

I love the peek out around the sentiment!

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Laura, thank you. It is fun isn't it?

[@sandraschmieg3048]

Love the offset sentiment

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Sandra, it really seems to be the favorite.

[@shirleyeckenrode5517]

Pretty cards

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Thank you!

[@sharonboynton4716]

Beautiful cards. It's sad that I have been needing more sympathy cards. Thanks for showing these.

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Sharon, I agree those are such sad seasons.

[@antoniaortiz7701]

Love ❤️ the cards

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Antonia, I am so glad you like them.

[@susanlaveck7032]

Hi Connie, I finally got a chance to see the replay. I loved all of your cards. I loved the retreat. The projects were beautiful, and awesome as usual. Thank you for all your tips, tricks and creativity and for sharing them with all of us.

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Susan, You are so welcome, I am glad you like them.

[@sherriejohnson508]

Thank you wow beautiful

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Sherrie, thanks!

[@mimiartates8956]

Those are definitely wow cards! Tank you for sharing.

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Mimi, I am so glad you like them. Thank you for watching.

[@junegamble2148]

Watching a rerun from Ontario Canada. Thank you

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Thanks for watching!

[@StrawberryDragon645]

I love your beautiful easy cards! Thank you for all the great ideas.

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You are so very welcome. Thank you for your kind words.

[@judidempton5096]

I loved the offset!

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Judi, that seemed to be the favorite.

[@ritatharp5238]

Oh my goodness, I love that gray sympathy card so much. Thank you for sharing. The gray was beautiful.

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Rita, I am so glad you like it.

[@wendyzilli9735]

Fantastic cards ❤

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Wendy, Thanks so much 😊

[@jeanwestackroyd2966]

Thanks Connie, these cards are sadly needed too often these days. Very elegant as always when called for. Thanks again.

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Jean, you are very welcome.

[@cathygarner6867]

Great cards

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Cathy, thank you!

[@user-cp2zx9zi8g]

Offset is beautiful!

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Thank you!

[@shawnajones2038]

Beautiful cards. I like the off set sentiment. I don't think I would have thought of it

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Shawna, it seemed to be the most popular choice.

[@maryrutholshefski2483]

I like the off-set.

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Maryruth, that ended up being the popular opinion.

[@nancygriest1972]

Beautiful cards. I like the off set one. It's different. ❤️❤️❤️

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Nancy, I agree the offset is fun.

[@tammytanner3663]

love all of the cards. I do like the sentiment off centered

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Tammy, that seemed to be the more popular choice.

[@leattaleake8756]

These are very beautiful Connie. I like how quick and easy they are just by using a background die, you get a very gorgeous card

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Leatta, I am so glad you like them.

[@ramonapromitas6563]

Watched your live thanks for sharing. 💙💛❤💚💜

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Ramona, Thanks for watching!

[@kathypollari7122]

Love these cards. The oval that is offset is my favorite. Thanks for these ideas Connie.

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Kathy, you are very welcome. The offset was the popular choice.

[@suzanneemery4214]

Stunning. Thank you Connie

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Suzanne, thank you. Glad you like it!

[@pennefreeman1053]

Very pretty.

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Penne, Thank you! 😊

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Penne, Thank you! 😊

[@faithsaito9833]

Offset!!! Love, these cards Connie!!! Mahalo!!

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Faith, that was the popular opinion.

[@virginiamahon2863]

Beautiful (as always) :-)

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Virginia, thanks so much.

[@bonniefort5813]

Hello from New Jersey. I’m watching the replay. Can’t wait for the retreat tomorrow!

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Bonnie, thanks so much for watching. The retreat was so fun.

[@lauriefrompnw]

I'm watching the replay, just have to say I love your new hairstyle @ Brenda Excited to watch the rest of the show!

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Laurie, thank you for taking the time to watch. I will let Brenda know.

[@suekresge3345]

These cards are so lovely and elegant! I think the grey with vellum is my favorite. Thank you for the download!

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Sue, I am glad you like them. You are very welcome.

[@PrideP8]

Very Nice job today! Love the diecuts.

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Peggy, thank you very much.

[@anaraposo522]

Beautiful cards Connie. Love all the tips too. Thank you for sharing.

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Ana, thank you so much. I appreciate your kind words.

[@dotmitchell8912]

Hi from New Zealand. Lovely cards Connie .

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Hi Dot from New Zealand, thank you so much for watching.

[@janlindsey8718]

Offset…cool!

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Jan, thanks!

[@kathys7325]

Gorgeous 😍 cards!!! I like the offset look of the sentiment. Liked 👍 and shared

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Kathy, that seemed to be the favorite. Thank you for sharing.

[@jaylenelobese4257]

Your cards are beautiful and I love the gray one off set. It looks wonderful.

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Jaylene, thank you so much.

[@susahuntington3466]

Beautiful cards love the off set one best Thank you

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Susa, thank you. That seemed to be the popular opinion.

[@rosemarieschmidt2423]

Just amazing cards! Of course, you would never do less! Love the card with the vellum inset! So so pretty! TYFS! Hugs!

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Rosemarie, that is so nice of you. Thanks so much!

[@blankyjoverojas8170]

Absolutely beautiful cards, thank you for sharing.❤

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Blanky, I am so glad you like them.

[@bonniefort5813]

As usual, absolutely beautiful cards.

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Bonnie, Thanks so much!

[@wendyporter1093]

Gorgeous card! I hope Tugger got to go out eventually! 😂❤

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Yes, but not until he left a big poo on the floor for me.

[@marylucorder1758]

Great cards - like them all.

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Mary Lu, Glad you like them!

[@theresalashley604]

Watching the Replay. So glad I am! Absolutely gorgeous cards! Rainy here in Central Ohio

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Theresa, thank you so much for taking the time to watch.

[@cherylnewling9047]

Hi Connie, watched the replay. Love both cards. I like the sentiment off cantered.

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Cheryl, thank you for watching. Offset was the popular choice.

[@michelleeaton5876]

Great cards, Connie. Always good to have sympathy cards on hand and ready to go😀. So glad you shared these lovely cards, Thank You!!! I have a HINT to remove all of the little pieces from your dies. I take a Paper Pumpkin box and put the foam inside, put the paper in there and use the Pick Tool and brush!! All of the little pieces stay in the box and now you can contain them until you are done!! NO MESS😁!!!

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Michelle, that is a great tip.

[@carmenbyrne4088]

Love your cards! I thoroughly enjoy your tutorials! Thankyou

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Carmen, I am so glad.

[@nancyw8450]

Sorry to say, I just learned that I do need a Sympathy Card ....... Beautifully done.....as always... Thank you

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Nancy, it is always so sad. But I believe it makes a difference to the recipient.

[@louisewhitford1161]

These cards are beautiful, I have done the same thing when I have lost my dies. Thank you

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Louise, I just hate losing them. I am glad I found it.

[@mizzify]

Can I just say thankyou for feeding my addiction to card making! On a lighter note I bought a desk hoover that charges with a usb and it's ace for collecting the itty bitty bits of card, glitter and embossing powder! It's now saving my sanity x

[@simplysimplestamping]

That is a great tip. Thank you for sharing.

[@uppermich]

Love this card! Probably one of my all time favorites from you! Thank you for sharing it.

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Mary, I am so glad you like it.

[@judithschulte7352]

You have beautiful hands. You should have been a hand model. Gorgeous card. Thank you.

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Wow, thank you!

[@rosedwyer9169]

Adding a tip that might be helpful. When using the brush to remove the bits from intricate dies, keep the paper in the die, flip over on foam pad and brush the die. This helps to not tear the die cut paper.

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Rose, thank you for the tip.

[@doloresdowd5203]

Hi from Lancaster, PA. Thank you for many beautiful ideas. I have CASE'd many cards you have made. Thanks, thanks, thanks. 🤗❤️🤗

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Dolores, that is one of Brenda's favorite places to visit. Thank you so much for watching.

[@connieturner]

Beautiful cards. We use the bells for our dogs too! I agree sometimes it's just for attention or to go out and lay in the sun. Luckily, usually one of the 5 dogs end up going potty.

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Unfortunately for me, this time he was serious and I had a bit of a mess to clean up. Get a puppy, they said. It will be so fun, they said. Aww, who am I kidding, I love that sweet little guy!

[@connieturner]

@Simply Simple Stamping | Connie Stewart I know that feeling also!!! We got a puppy in August so I totally relate! He's not getting the "no jump & no mouth". We're wishing the next month's pass fast!!! Best of luck with yours!

[@judibradshaw1948]

Fabulous cards Connie!!! You never disappoint!!!

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Judi, that is so nice of you.

[@vickymezera6813]

Gorgeous cards!! LOVE your videos!

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Vicky, thanks so much.

[@terrieminneman2500]

Very nice! I never think to use vellum, but I am getting some new ideas!!! Thanks so much, Connie!! The "funky" card would be a great Birthday card, especially with a funny sentiment!!!!!!!!

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Terrie, You are so welcome!

[@margieryne6220]

Sorry, I couldn’t be in the live, I hate to miss them! You always make such beautiful cards! 🥰

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Margie, thank you for watching the replay.

[@stampinmama]

Might I suggest adding your sentiment and your ribbon prior to adhering the focal point to the card base so you avoid sticking it down to the base altogether? Love, love these cards!

[@simplysimplestamping]

You are so right! Not sure why I didn't think of that. Great tip!

[@patcapela8529]

The cards are beautiful

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Pat, I am so glad you like them.

[@susanlenar6242]

Connie, yay - it showed up.............FINALLY! I think there is someone who breaks into my house and hides things from me, sometimes for 2-3 weeks - how annoying! Last year I wanted to do a card with die cut letters (NOEL). Couldn't find the E, finally showed up this year stuck to the back of something, just like your circle. Thank you for this beautiful card. My friend who celebrated her 100th birthday today will not see Feb but we're all happy that she made it to 100!

[@diannewallace487]

The bright colored card is perfect for your friend's birthday or or anyone's happy occasion. All beautiful cards. I have watched your videos & CASED a lot of your cards, I have even done a creative retreat. You never disappoint!

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Susan, 100 years is a good long life. I am glad you found your E.

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Diane, you made my day.

[@lindafielder8344]

I like the offset best.

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Linda, I think I do too.

[@amydavis3896]

I really like the simple yet elegant designs. Very beautiful cards. Not sure if I have one of those large dies.

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Amy, I am so glad you like them.

[@ellenherrmann3343]

Beautiful card. I love your demonstrations. Just a question- Could you put the sentiment on the intricate die first and place a dimensional behind where it's hidden on the back of the intricate die cut? Then when you adhere the panel to the card base it would also help to elevate the intricate die cut too. Once again, thanks for making card art so much fun!

[@rosedwyer9169]

I was thinking the same because it will be squished to the card base if sent thru the mail.

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Probably! That way you could 'desticky' the adhesive before putting it on the card. Thanks for the tip!

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@@simplysimplestamping I love your designs!