Those old birds are new again

After seeing the new Stampin’ Up! catalog, it’s clear that birds are "in". I loved that retired background stamp called "Avian Toile" and used it tonight for 2 sympathy cards. I am the queen of basic cards and I love monochromatic themes. They just suit me. I used our retired Mauve Mist cardstock and our new Elegant Eggplant cardstock. The Wrought Iron punch is retired as is the sentiment but not the two ovals I used to frame the sentiment. I used clear embossing powder and the Craft ink pad. As you can see, it’s a blend of "old" and new. The card in the photo is for SU founder, Shelli Gardner, who just lost her mother.