Isn't this a sweet card! The title of the Stamp Set, Easy Events…says it all – and I think it's a keeper! It uses 2 of my favorite things – using Mr. Big Shot and being able to "water-colorer" using the Aqua Painter Pens – It truly makes me feel like Picasso!!! Isn't it fun and cheerful!

Breaking it down, I needed some cute thank you's so this stamp set screamed to me as I always love the simplicity of it! Using the Black StazOn Ink and I stamped in on our Water Color Paper. I know you can totally use the whisper white card stock we have but I think the end result of using the watercolor paper is perfect! It lays perfectly flat!

Using the Aqua Painter Pens I water colored in the flowers to give it that special punch! After coloring, I punched the image out with the 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch then using a sponge, I soften the edges of my images but lightly sponging with Crumb Cake, just to pull it all together! I wanted the real red to POP out so first I ran it through the big shot and using the Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder, I gave the bold effect -  a WOW factor!

I knew that I want the effect of another strong color so I felt the Lucky Limeade was the perfect choice! Tying in the Island Indigo with our envelopes liner I thought it would be fun to jazz it up a bit and pull out the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch ( I forget about this little gem) ! The perfect finishing touch to add the pizzazz I needed!

The final touch was punching a hole to the right of my image…threading some whisper white taffeta ribbon through it and tying a simple knot ( remember – I am bow challenged and I actually like the look of a knot!) then adhered this entire piece over top of the Red Red/Crumb Cake base!

Naturally, I popped it with some dimensionals as a card would not be a card without a little "lift" and then lined the envelope with that fresh and fun print from the Summer Smooches Designer Paper! TIP: I really like using the Tombow adhesive when putting down things like the punched scallop piece of paper – a little goes a long way and it is just easier I find than using the snail!

Hopefully today's card inspired you to whip up some cute and sweet thank-yous! It's just as easy to make up several when you are taking the time in the first place! I try to keep a stash of a variety of cards with me…"just in case!!!" but remember the stamps! Please email me or leave me a comment and let me know how you like this card! I think it is really sweet! Sale-A-Bration is winding down…March 22nd will be here before you know it! Have a wonderful day!