Condolences...

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My uncle recently passed away after a short and startling battle with cancer. I hadn't seen him for several years -- the last time was in fact at my aunt's funeral. I was sorry I didn't get the chance to see him before he died and tell him that he would be missed. I'll always have very fond memories of playing at my cousins' home as a child. I wanted to send my cousins a card to tell them I was thinking of them and, though sympathy cards are so hard to make, I thought it might let them know that their dad was special to our family. I hope it brings them some comfort.
I was inspired by this week's Paper Players challenge to use an animal or plant on a clean and simple card. I always think of plants and flowers for sympathy cards, and simple always seems to work better for me. To make this card, I used the lovely Discover Your Wings from Taylored Expressions and stamped directly onto some pretty patterned paper. I paired it with the simple sentiment from Embrace Beauty and tore the paper, inking the edges and adding a peek of complimentary patterned paper, finishing off with a soft ribbon.

BEAN NOTES
Stamps: Discover Your Wings and sentiment from Embrace Beauty (Taylored Expressions)
Ink: Chocolate Chip (Stampin' Up!)
Cardstock: Choice Buttercream (TE); Chocolate Chip (SU!)
Patterned Paper: Bayberry and Queen Bee (Pink Paislee)
Fibers: Dark Brown Taffeta Ribbon (generic)