Vintage Sympathy

I really need some good excitement in my life so I could come here with good news and not have to talk about the dark, dreary, dank, and dismal weather we are having. Besides, I have a cold...so let's just move on. LOL Truly, life is good.
My supply of sympathy cards is always short so when I saw Speedy the Cat's Friends challenge #39, I was happy to see it was to make such a card. Thanks, Joanne.

Stampin'Sisters in Christ challenge #73 was given by Linda Lucas to do a vintage style card/project

Simon Says Stamp Challenge-Bingo-- What a fun challenge using the Bingo board shown below:

You are to choose three items in a straight line. It can be horizontal, diagonal, or vertical. I chose the lace, flowers, and embossing.

My card is using a flower from Mark's Finest Papers Apples and Camellia stamp set. I stamped twice, cut out, and glued the two together for some depth. I used a gold leafing pen to go around the edges.
The piece I embossed my sentiment on is a Spellbinders Pierceabilities die and I love it. I cut out the die, pierced, and sponged the heart while still in the die.
I added my lace, crinkled ribbon, a pearl and it is all finished.

Recipe:
Stamps: Mark's Finest Paper-Apples and Camellia, Stampendous-Encouraging Words
Paper: K&CO paper pad, PTI cream cardstock, Stampin'Up! Chocolate Chip
Ink: Memento Desert Sand
Accessories: Spellbinders Pierceabilities ric rac scalloped border, lace from Jo-Ann's, crinkled ribbon, Queen & Co. pearls, sponge, Krylon gold leafing pen