Creating sympathy cards is never easy, but having the right tools and a bit of inspiration can help you approach these moments with care and confidence.

Today, we’re sharing a collection of heartfelt projects from our Creative and Design Team members, each one offering a unique take on soft color palettes, meaningful sentiments, and comforting designs. Whether you’re drawn to gentle florals, subtle texture, or thoughtful techniques, these cards are here to inspire you as you create something truly from the heart.

Meaningful Makes with Alicia Ekermans

TE Designer Alicia Ekermans shares a beautiful set of sympathy cards while exploring four unique ways to use the baby wipe technique, including a creative twist using the backside of the wipe. Each variation offers a slightly different look, encouraging you to experiment and discover your own style.

For added interest, Alicia layers in subtle texture with the brick embossing folder and finishes each design with a touch of shine using Matte Silver enamel dots—creating cards that feel both comforting and thoughtfully detailed.

Taylored Expressions Design Team Inspiration

Creating cards for life’s more tender moments can feel overwhelming, but a little inspiration can go a long way.

Our Creative and Design Team members have come together to share a variety of thoughtful, heartfelt projects using the Cards of Comfort collection. From soft and subtle designs to more layered, expressive styles, each card offers a unique way to share care, comfort, and connection.

We hope these projects inspire you and help you feel confident creating something meaningful when it matters most.

TE Creative Team member Amy Kolling keeps things clean and symbolic with simple shapes and soft color accents, using pawprint imagery to create a meaningful, heartfelt tribute to a faithful companion.

TE Creative Team member Jill Hawkins uses vibrant florals and detailed textures to build a richly layered card, adding dimension and energy while still keeping the message heartfelt and sincere.

TE Designer Heather Nichols combines soft blues with warm Toffee tones and delicate florals, creating a calming, nature-inspired card that feels both grounded and thoughtfully composed.

TE Creative Team member Melody Rupple blends cool tones with bold contrast and dimensional layering, creating a striking sympathy design that feels modern, balanced, and full of thoughtful detail.

TE Designer Lori Craig pairs soft details with OLO Markers and elegant heat embossing for a refined, graceful look, creating cards that feel gentle, comforting, and beautifully understated.

Creative Team member Jen Shults brings in fresh, uplifting color with layered florals and soft ink blending, creating a peaceful design that offers a sense of hope and quiet encouragement.

Creative Team member Deby Bauer layers soft rainbow hues with meaningful pawprint imagery to create a heartfelt design that honors the memory of a beloved pet, pairing gentle color with a comforting sentiment.

Craft With Taylor!

Join Taylor VanBruggen live at 10 AM CT as she creates a heartfelt pet sympathy card using a clever partial die cutting technique. In this live, Taylor will walk you through how to add interest and dimension to your design while keeping the focus on a meaningful focal point.

You’ll also see how soft ink blending and simple layouts can come together to create something truly touching, helping you feel more confident when crafting for life’s more tender moments.