I have a very simple card to share with you today. Sometimes you just don't have a lot of time to whip something together, but that doesn't mean it can't look nice!
I always try to get a head start on my Christmas cards because I definitely am not the kind of person who likes being in a rush last minute. For this card I just took a white card base, and adhered some red polka dot paper on one side. Then, I rounded that bottom right corner. I thought it needed a little bit more, but didn't want it to be too overdone, so I just ran it through my Sizzix with a small honeycomb embossing folder. Then, I added some string for a little more texture. The sentiment is stamped and embossed in gold, and matted on some kraft cardstock. The edges of that is rounded, as well. I then adhered the sentiment over the string with some foam adhesive. For a finishing touch and to tie the red together, I added some Sizzix cut hearts that I colored with some Distress Ink. Again, its simple, but it would be an easy one to make multiples of!
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I've been having a lot of fun with Avery Elle's Peony stamp set lately. I stamped it out on watercolor paper and colored it in with my water brush and Distress Inks. I decided to go with a fall-ish color scheme, so lots of orange, yellow, and some browns. I've also discovered that I love the combination of orange and teal together!! I added a little bit of teal with the banner that the sentiment is stamped and embossed on. The colors coordinate beautifully with the plaid paper I used from Witch Hazel's 6x6 paper pad, October Afternoon.
I cut the paper on an angle and also ran it through my sewing machine for a little extra texture and detail. Then, my polka dot stitched note card is popped up on some craft foam for some dimension. This stamp set also has an amazing selection of sentiments that you can mix and match to send cards for any occasion. This one will be going to a special friend to let them know I'm thinking of them. Linking this project up with: Simon Says Stamp's Monday Challenge! Hello, and happy Monday!
I created this card over the weekend using one of my favorite stamp sets. The little skunk and his sentiment are just too adorable! I started by blending some of my Distress Inks on some watercolor paper. Then, I used a heart stamp dipped in water and stamped it over the Distress Ink to create the background. I also added a few dots with my white gel pen. They can be hard to see but I think it adds some texture. I cut the scalloped borders with my Sizzix, and adhered them to the bottom of the background panel. Then, embossed the card front and put the pieces together. I adhered the skunk with some foam dots, and added some Stickles to his tail and tummy. A little bakers twine finished it off. I'm linking this project up with: Simon Says Stamp's Monday Challenge! |
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