I have been making Sympathy cards and using a cutting file for the wings. My card has a lilac backing (this colour is the one used in Greece for a death, so we never put it on cards, presents etc otherwise). I have embossed the backing card using 'Timeless' embossing folder from the Romantique Collection by Couture Creations.
After cutting the two pairs of wings, I hand embossed them with small dots and attached them with silicone and added a small lilac rose. The base card is cream.
Looky in the background too.... a fabbo packet of Pencils I picked up yesterday for just 51 cents... cool bargain eh ?!!! Fantastic for scribbling stuff down like I'm always doing.... and if Hubs steals one for his workshop... as he always does too !!!!
Now, is you don't know what WOYWW ... What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday .....is all about then pop over to Julia's Blog at THE STAMPING GROUND and find out all about it :-)
Thank you for visiting and have a great day :-D
** Sorry - I always forget to put what products I used.
I have been asked about the Wings. They are a GSD cutting file that is part of a Swan Wedding card by Tina Fitch and can be found on the CAMEO CREATIONS CD available from Forever Memories For You HERE
I didn't know that about the colour purple.Like those wings etc.
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oh I didn't know about the purple thing too, we learn all sorts on WOYWW! The card is lovely. They are always hard to make. Hubby is always nicking my things too! pencils, paper, things like that! Happy WOYWW<
ReplyDeleteHave a great day ((Lyn)) #59
It's interesting who different colours have certain meaning in different counties
ReplyDeleteFab card, and intersting about how different cultures use different colours..we do use a deep 'royal' purple in church, I quite like the lilac for sympathy, it's gentle.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful elegant card, just right for a sad occasion we all have to deal with in life. Where did you get the cutting file, it looks gorgeous! Happy WOYWW! ♥ Karen ♥ 84 x
ReplyDeleteWell we never knew that about lilac but oddly enough it's the colour we normally choose for sympathy cards. Your card is beautiful too.
ReplyDeleteHugs from the bears @#93 this week.
Love it, so elegant
ReplyDeleteBridget #3
You do learn so much on WOYWW! I use lilacy-purples a lot on cards... oops! Thanks for the birthday wishes. I tried to get here earlier but my pc had a wobbly and I had to go away and leave it alone for a bit!! Helen, 7
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card, perfect for its purpose. I doubt I would have ever known about this Greek tradition, It's amazing how diverse the info is, that you learn about while desk hopping.Thank you for visiting me today
ReplyDeleteHappy art making
Hugs Lottie #10
Thanks for the lesson in 'what not to do when sending a card to Greece' - very good to note that. A very elegant card and what beautiful wings.
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a good week - Hugs, Neet 13 xx - and thanks for visiting me earlier
Had no idea about purple. That's a beautiful card, the wings are stunning. Hugs. Pam#28
ReplyDeleteStunning card Ike - and interesting tidbit about lilac - I should try to remember that if I have any requests for with sympathy cards... have a great week - Happy WOYWW - Mxx #99
ReplyDeleteDidn't know you popped in to woyww Ike! Interesting to read about Greece and the colour lilac, it's usually such a cheerful, springy colour too! Very pretty cards though, love the angel wings.
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Brenda 2
Very interestng to know that Lilac is linked to death in Greece. ALWAYS wanted to go to Greece, I'll make sure NOT to wear Lila if I ever get there.
ReplyDeleteYour card is stunning, love the wings and how you used them.
Krisha #12 Thanks for the earlier visit.
Those wings are absolutely precious for sympathy cards. Beautiful detail on them. Love it! Happy WOYWW! Sandy Leigh #14
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love those wings. Thanks for stopping by. happy crafting #5
ReplyDeleteThese wings for sympathy cards are so perfect and breathtaking, Ike! Anyone receiving one would cherish it forever!
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW and have a wonderful week! Darnell #32
What a beautiful card and I agree with Darnell, anyone receiving one could only cherish it. Thanks for sharing and happy woyww Liz@71
ReplyDeleteHi IKE
ReplyDeleteI don't think I have visited you before. I didn't know about the colour purple, very interesting I will think of the colour differently from now on. your cards are lovely
thanks for sharing
janet #39
Hi Ike, such pretty wings and tanks for telling us that about the colours - I never knew that! Thank you for visiting me earlier, Cindy
ReplyDeleteVery interesting post about the different colours in different cultures and thanks for sharing that. Something I didn't know.
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by and leaving lovely comments about the canvas project, I have so many comments on that piece I am quite surprised actally becuase it's not finished. i must be doing something right though! I will post the finished piece on my blog and link up the post so you can see the details of how it was all done.
Thanks for dropping by and apologies for the late visit.
Jackie #25
Love those wings and I learned soemthing new, had no idea that the lilac shade was reserved for mourning, its those little things that could lead to a catastrophe if you weren't careful. Annette #6
ReplyDeletewow I would never have guess this pretty color is only used for sympathy... Gorgeous wings!!! I really love the embossing you have done. Your desk is so very tidy!!!
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Vicky
#141
Such delicate and precious cards... they fit the purpose beautifully! Have a nice and creative week. Happy ~ belated ~ woyww and a hug from Holland. Marit #91
ReplyDeleteVery angelic! xxx
ReplyDeleteVery pretty sympathy cards, and that is an interesting fact about that lilac color.
ReplyDelete:)trisha
#144 this week
with a love apple
I love my Silhouette machine-such a pretty cut! Happy WOYWW! Sue Kment 21
ReplyDeleteG'day Ike
ReplyDeletejust dropping by rather late to say hello for WOYWW. Your card is beautiful though I am sorry you have to make one. Love love the wings
hugs
Annette In Oz #23
Hullo Ike ah lovely cards, well done on your production line and the bargain buy!! :D Shaz in oz.x #16
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting my desk in South Africa! I love the wings you have cut and how you have used them. I did not know about the colour purple being for death, I have a few
ReplyDeleteGreek friends, that info is helpful. #55
Wow this is just beautiful and I just learned something. Lilac is the colour of mourning in Greece? Interesting how different cultures interpret colour.
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