Wow…I am getting my fill of thank you cards to send out!
Today’s post is using the Note Card size of cards ( 5” x 31/2”) and they do
come with matching envelopes…and the best thing is that this is not only super affordable
as the come in packages of 20 for
just $5.95!!!
Why do I love and promote these so much – easy…they are
already cut…they are already scored…they come with envelopes and the size is
super sweet to write a quick note! I say click here and order a set or 2 – you’ll
love them!
This stamp set is so simple and beautiful all at the same time! It is
call "Too Kind" and the trick to remember is…stamp the lighter color
1st (and it will be the larger of the stamps) and then go back with a
darker color (and now it will be the smaller one) I have not used this set for a while and it was the
sentiment that spoke to me for today's inspiration!
This card came together in a snap because I had the right
tools right in front of me! This is sooooo darn key, again getting back to that
time thing we all need…the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig was the fast and furious tool to make
this card happen! Love this tool and if I lost mine…I would be sad!
For some strange reason, I do not seem to used the color of
Cajun Craze until the fall…and even though it is flowers…I used my Color Coach to help me pick a color to go with the Cajun Craze…. and Crushed Curry it
is!
If you do not have the Color Coach, I highly suggest you
order it…why? When in doubt it is a great reference tool to get color ideas
without wasting your time playing around! Time is sooo darn important to all of
us and I will say – when I have used it and I see something that I think is a strange
combo together…it always comes out great!
Another thing that I have not shown in a while is paper
piercing…this is a super simple technique that always created interest and a
fun dimension to your projects! Now we all know that it would be next to
impossible to line up the dots by “our eye’ but using the Essentials Paper-Piercing
Pack made it a cinch!
Envelope time!!! I did a double-whammy for the mailman today! I lined the outside of the envelope with the Regal Designer Series Paper Pack ( a must have in every color collection!) and then using the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig with the sentiment - I found the center of the envelope and then added another to the left and right! SOOOO easy to do and it does create a wow factor!
That's basically it! The color combinations you can use with this stamp set are endless…I used to be scared of "double stamping" but once I realized it was super easy…it was a great feeling! This is something that I think we are guilty of….stepping out of our comfort zone and trying new things!
Yesterday's card to me was a prime example! A year ago, I would have never even attempted to make a card like that – and once you try something and then you find out that you like it…..you'll do it over and over!
But on the other side…I will admit that I have tried things and then after doing them…I decided – "that is not for me" and that's ok too!
It's all about finding your style and being comfortable with it!
Thanks for sharing a cup of coffee with me this morning! I appreciate your time in reading my blogs! It's a joy creating them but it's a better joy knowing that you enjoy them!
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions! Have a super Sunday and until tomorrow!
Good Sunday morning to you! Can’t believe I am the first to comment this morning. 🙂 Love the card, the sentiment, and the color combo. I don’t have this stamp set for I will need to tweak and CASE. LOL Thanks for sharing!
I have been reading your blog for awhile now and really enjoy it. You are very descriptive with your instructions and I like your style. This card is very nice as they all are. I am wondering about the 3 little dots that you add. I like the effect it gives but wonder if there is a reason for this. And I am assuming that you are using a matching marker for these dots. Keep up the good work!
Lovely card and colors. I have not used the Cajun Craze yet. And, I so love the Crushed Curry. They go very nicely together. I do have the piercing stencils; but, I haven’t learned those yet either. Maybe next weekend I’ll give it a go. Adorable envelope too! I think your trio of dots is really catching on. Thanks so much for sharing! Love your talent!
Love this stamp set and have used it several times. And you’re right the color coach is a must. Don’t do much piercing, so will have to do some practicing.
The flowers look like some type of a marigold (I think) I have seen! So fun! Great colors together and great for the first day of fall! I used to do piercing like in the corners and such but haven’t done it for awhile. Sometimes it really adds to the card! Love the envelope as well.