One of the questions I hear most often from cardmakers is how to get more mileage out of the supplies they already own. Stencils are a perfect example. Many crafters think of them as background-building tools, but they can do so much more when you start looking at them as design elements rather than just patterns.

There’s something so comforting about soft florals and thoughtful sentiments, and these two floral cards showcase that beautifully with products from PinkFresh Studio. For the sympathy card, the delicate blooms created with the Golden Poppies Die Set and Golden Poppies Stencils form a graceful floral spray that climbs up one side of the card front, leaving plenty of clean white space for the sentiment.

I always find sympathy cards to be some of the most meaningful to create—but also some of the most intimidating. There’s a quiet pressure to “get it right,” even though what truly matters most is the intention behind it. For this card, I wanted to lean into something soft, simple, and calming, while still keeping the creative process approachable and enjoyable.

Sympathy cards are never easy to make, but they’re some of the most meaningful cards we can create. Today, I’m sharing a project...