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March 12, 2011 •

Hedgehopper Sympathy Card

Hello Again! I hope you are having a great weekend with some time to stamp or craft. I wanted to make a special card for a teenage boy who had a cousin die tragically. I am hoping that this hedgehopper might bring a grin for a second.

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I wanted a dark sky where the angels are making cookies (that’s what my mom says when the clouds are orange).

I added a lightening blot to make the plane more like a fighter plane.

I needed some tree tops to prove that he is actually flying. This tree stamp was perfect. 

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I used my NEW FAVORITE CLOUD PUNCH. I can’t believe that this wasn’t invented sooner. See the links below so you know where I purchased mine. The sentiment is from SRM Stickers and you can find that here.

This is the first time I was able to use my Copic compressor to airbrush the background. I thought it wasn’t working but, I just panicked! Finally I have the machine tamed! LOVE IT 🙂

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That’s it for now. Have a great day! Hugs, Kathy

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Comments

  1. martina's kaartjes says

    March 12, 2011 at 2:20 am

    hi kathy,
    sorry to hear why you needed this card ! but it’s a fantastic card here ! bought myself this stamp yesterday, thanks for sharing,
    greetings, and lot of courage,
    martina
    x

  2. Sarpreet says

    March 12, 2011 at 2:31 am

    hi Kathy, Sorry to hear of the loss. Love your card it is fab, love how you added the lightening onto the aeroplane for a unique touch. And a cloud punch! Must find one…

  3. Dawn says

    March 12, 2011 at 2:57 am

    What a great idea. It is sad when younger people die. This is perfect for a teenager to let them know you are thinking of them

  4. Christine Blain says

    March 12, 2011 at 3:29 am

    This is a beautiful card, Kathy, and perfect for the occasion. Life can be so unfair, can’t it?

  5. Dora says

    March 12, 2011 at 3:46 am

    What a lovely card Kathy, I’m sure the young boy will be thrilled with it. … and I love that cloud punch, it’s gorgeous xx

  6. Dotty Jo says

    March 12, 2011 at 4:09 am

    It’s a wonderful card Kathy! A cloud punch… at last, Jo x

  7. Katie says

    March 12, 2011 at 4:18 am

    This card is amazing! I love the colors, the lightning bolt :), the tree-tops, just everything. Your air-brushing looks awesome! I am so sorry for the circumstance. I hope this cheers him up.

    Katie

  8. joey says

    March 12, 2011 at 5:01 am

    awww Kathy what a wonderful sentiment your mum uses :O)
    This is a beautiful card. Joey x

  9. Paula says

    March 12, 2011 at 5:06 am

    This is such a thoughtful card – the detail is incredible & the tweaking of the plane a super personalized idea. The cloud punch is amazing & this just shows what can be done with such a hard bit of life.
    With love & prayer
    Paula (PEP)

  10. Vicky says

    March 12, 2011 at 5:48 am

    What a nice card! The trick with the tree tips was genius! And using the copic airbrush must be fun!

  11. Leanne says

    March 12, 2011 at 9:07 am

    What a lovely card. I like the idea of the tree tops showing below the plane. Great thinking! I’m sure the card will put a smile on the boys face.

  12. CinnamonSally says

    March 12, 2011 at 10:12 am

    This is a fabulous sympathy card for a teenage boy, you always have such great ideas Kathy. I am sure this will be much appreciated.

  13. RedGem says

    March 12, 2011 at 12:05 pm

    I’m always at a loss to make a sympathy card… but this one is perfect for a teenage boy. Tks for sharing as usual you have great ideas.

  14. Kelly Massman says

    March 12, 2011 at 12:29 pm

    This is really cute!! 🙂

  15. Andi (RrlScrapGal) says

    March 12, 2011 at 12:58 pm

    Beautiful card…so sorry that it has to be given to a teen under such circumstances, but, like you said.. hopefully it will bring some sweetness..

    Hugs to you Kathy…

  16. Elizabeth Allan says

    March 12, 2011 at 1:04 pm

    Such a sad time and thoughtful card. I like how you combined all the different stamp images to create this little scene.

  17. PatS says

    March 12, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    This is such an atypical sympathy card, but so appropriate for the young boy’s loss of a friend. Very creative and touching.

  18. Marie-Anne says

    March 12, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    What a cute card.

    Marie-Anne

  19. pjoyce says

    March 12, 2011 at 6:32 pm

    Great card, Kathy. Love the use of the tree tops.

  20. Tanya says

    March 12, 2011 at 7:03 pm

    This is beautiful, really loving the background.

  21. Kelly Booth says

    March 12, 2011 at 9:20 pm

    SOOOOOOOOOO Cute!! I know it will bring a Smile to his face….you are so sweet my friend!! xoxoxo!!

  22. France says

    March 13, 2011 at 10:21 am

    I’m Sorry for your loss.

    This card is absolutely STUNNING !

  23. Cathy A says

    March 13, 2011 at 11:43 am

    Beautiful, I am so going to have to get that cloud punch!!! I have yet to unpack my copic airbrush from it’s packaging (shamed face!) you will have to give me some tips.

  24. pcm says

    March 13, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    lovely!

  25. Merry says

    March 13, 2011 at 5:17 pm

    A beautiful card for such a sad occassion…..I love all your special touches.

  26. Tiffany says

    March 13, 2011 at 9:03 pm

    Amazing card! So sorry to hear why you had to make it though, so sad!! Wishing you well Kathy!

  27. Deirdre says

    March 14, 2011 at 8:54 am

    Kathy – amazing card. Think he will love it.

  28. justsomestuffimade says

    March 14, 2011 at 12:17 pm

    Great card Kathy – I’m sure he will really appreciate this kind thought 😉
    Hugs, Ruth S

  29. Denise Marzec says

    March 14, 2011 at 6:36 pm

    OH WOWWWWZA, that airbrushed background with the trees is incredible.

  30. Eve says

    March 14, 2011 at 6:52 pm

    oh my… Kathy! How pretty!! Never thought our hedgy could be used for sympathy card! Esp. luv the background. It’s beauuuutiful!! 🙂

  31. Brook says

    March 14, 2011 at 10:44 pm

    I LOVE this card. Your background looks wonderful! You have definitely tamed the machine. Love how you have him flying over those trees too! Great idea!

  32. KraftyKaren says

    March 15, 2011 at 10:44 am

    Such a thoughtful card.

    This stamp is so versatile, I have already used it for a valentines card and a birthday card but never thought of it for a sympathy card

  33. Shalini says

    March 17, 2011 at 2:55 am

    am sure the card will put a smile on his face!!! very thoughtful indeed… loved the card and specially the cloud punch. i have a small question… how did u manage the 2 sizes of the clouds? have you used 2 diff. sizes of the punch, then which ones?

    thanks in advance for the help.

    Hugs
    Shalini

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