Pet Sympathy Card + Easy Stenciling Twist

A handmade pet sympathy card featuring a colorful stenciled rainbow, a kraft base, and a die-cut dog silhouette with a tiny heart. Designed by Lisa Arana dahlhouse-designs.com

Losing a furry friend is so hard, isn’t it? That’s why a heartfelt handmade card can mean so much. Today, I’m sharing a pet sympathy card featuring a colorful stenciled rainbow and a sweet angel pup for a tender way to honor our beloved pets. Plus, I’ve got a neat twist for using the stencil that you’ll want to give a try. Check out the JAM Sesh video to see it all come together.

A handmade pet sympathy card featuring a colorful stenciled rainbow, a kraft base, and a die-cut dog silhouette with a tiny heart. Designed by Lisa Arana dahlhouse-designs.com

Just A Minute {JAM} Session Videos are short videos with simple ideas or techniques to help spark your creativity. These quick ideas do not require much explanation, but seeing them in action can be the perfect inspiration you need for your next project. Watch it on YouTube.

A handmade pet sympathy card featuring a colorful stenciled rainbow, a kraft base, and a die-cut dog silhouette with a tiny heart. Designed by Lisa Arana dahlhouse-designs.com

Featured Unity Supplies

Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Somewhere Over the Rainbow

USC
Somewhere Over the Rainbow {dies}
Somewhere Over the Rainbow {dies}

USC
Somewhere Over the Rainbow {stencil}
Somewhere Over the Rainbow {stencil}

USC
BIG Scallops & Rectangles dies
BIG Scallops & Rectangles dies

USC
Stitched Up Hearts Dies
Stitched Up Hearts Dies

USC

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Our Hearts Go Out To You

A handmade pet sympathy card featuring a colorful stenciled rainbow, a kraft base, and a die-cut dog silhouette with a tiny heart. Designed by Lisa Arana dahlhouse-designs.com

This pet sympathy card is a delicate blend of love and simplicity. The colorful rainbow was created using markers with stencils, making layered stenciling super easy and fun. The stamp set includes a mix of different dogs and cats, offering a beautiful way to honor any furry friend. My favorite part is the eclipse heart nestled in the rainbow—it frames the pup perfectly and adds a little extra charm to the background.

A handmade pet sympathy card featuring a colorful stenciled rainbow, a kraft base, and a die-cut dog silhouette with a tiny heart. Designed by Lisa Arana dahlhouse-designs.com

Creative Tips & Techniques

  • Coordinated Supplies: Combining the stamp, die, and stencil ensures a polished and cohesive look.
  • Use Markers for Stenciling: Markers allow for precise color application, especially in small spaces or for the close elements on a stencil.
    • Copic colors: R85, Y26, YG67, B34, V15
  • Pop It Up: Adding foam adhesive behind the heart creates a subtle dimension that draws the eye.
  • Keep It Simple: The neutral kraft base helps the rainbow and dog silhouette stand out beautifully.
  • Symbolize Wings with a Heart: Add a small heart using a punch or die to the pup silhouette to symbolize angel wings—such a sweet, personal touch.

Thank you for joining me today. I sincerely hope that today’s project inspires you. If you create something, feel free to tag me, @dahlhousedesigns, on social media as I would be thrilled to see it! Plus, join us in the Unity Show & Tell Facebook group to share your Unity creations. It is such a fun and loving group of creators.

Supplies

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Please Note: Product names with ** are suggested supply substitutions if I use something discontinued or hard to find.

Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Somewhere Over the Rainbow

USC
Somewhere Over the Rainbow {dies}
Somewhere Over the Rainbow {dies}

USC
Somewhere Over the Rainbow {stencil}
Somewhere Over the Rainbow {stencil}

USC
BIG Scallops & Rectangles dies
BIG Scallops & Rectangles dies

USC
Stitched Up Hearts Dies
Stitched Up Hearts Dies

USC
Hammermill Cardstock
Hammermill Cardstock

AMZ
Neenah Desert Storm 80lb
Neenah Desert Storm 80lb

AMZ
Neutral Ink Cube Set
Kraft

SBC | OTH
Heart Punch Set
Heart Punch Set**

AMZ

Most Used Tools

MISTI - Original
MISTI – Original

SB | SSS
MISTI - Original - Black
MISTI – Original – Black

SB
MISTI - Mini
MISTI – Mini

SB | SSS
White Glass Mat
White Glass Mat

SB | OTH | AMZ
Foam Roll Combo Pack
Foam Roll Combo Pack

SB
Foam Roll - 2 Inch
Foam Roll – 2 Inch

SB
Stamping Tool
Stamping Tool

SB
Grip Mat 6x6
Grip Mat 6×6

SB
Media Mat Mini
Media Mat Mini

SB | SSS
Mini Stencil Mat**
Mini Stencil Mat**

SB
Multi-Use Mat
Multi-Use Mat

SB
Cutter Bee Scissors
Cutter Bee Scissors

SB | SSS
Reverse Tweezers
Reverse Tweezers

SB
Glossy Accents
Glossy Accents

SB
Glue Bottle
Glue Bottle

SB
Connect Glue
Connect Glue

SB
Blending Brushes
Blending Brushes

AMZ
Mini Blending Brushes
Mini Blending Brushes

AMZ
Finger Blending Brushes
Finger Blending Brushes

AMZ
Jewel Picker
Jewel Picker

AMZ
Rhinestone Pencil
Rhinestone Pencil

AMZ
Post It Note Tape
Post It Note Tape

AMZ
ATG Adhesive Tape
ATG Adhesive Tape

AMZ
Big Shot
Big Shot

SB
Mini Trimmer
Mini Trimmer

SB
White Pen
White Pen

AMZ
White Gel Pens
White Gel Pens

SB | AMZ | EH
Artist-Tac Micro Dot Adhesive
Artist-Tac Micro Dot Adhesive

AMZ
T rulers
T rulers

AMZ
1.5
1.5″ block

SB | OTH
A handmade pet sympathy card featuring a colorful stenciled rainbow, a kraft base, and a die-cut dog silhouette with a tiny heart. Designed by Lisa Arana dahlhouse-designs.com

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