Split Card front Sympathy card
Have you seen the Split card dies in the new annual catalog? They are such an easy way to add interest to your card fronts.

Card Base: Cut Old Olive 8 ½ X 11 paper in half widthwise. You now have two pieces 8 ½ X 5 ½ Fold one of the pieces in half lengthwise for your card front. The card front now measures 4 ¼ X 5 ½.
Card Mat:
Cut print paper from the Artfully Composed paper pack 3 ⅞ X 5 ⅛
Card Front:
Cut Very Vanilla paper 4 X 5 ¼. Use Split Card Textures Die to cut the card front. Stamp Sorry from the Olive Branch stamp set with Old Olive ink in the lower corner of the Very Vanilla card front.
Attach the Very Vanilla card front to the print paper card mat.
Attach card front/card mat to the card base.
That’s it; you have finished your card front. For the inside of your card, cut a piece of Very Vanilla 4 X 5 ¼. Stamp a sentiment or write a note before attaching this piece inside your card.

If you want to cover your envelope flap to match your card, you can find directions here: http://www.scrappinwithjoni.com/blogs/covering-your-envelope-flap