Today's card is for my Red Caboose….Hannah. She is my youngest and I am the youngest in my family and my Dad always tells people I am his Red Caboose!
Hannah is finishing up her 2nd year at College and she is such an over achiever and has been "stressing" so much with her final exams so I wanted to make her a special card letting her know how much her Dad and I love her.
Today is her last Exam and then she will only be home 2 short days before having to go back to Charlotte for an internship for the summer…in the short time that she will be home she will love riding her horses, having long lazy dinners with John and I – and I am sure she will give us a complete detail on how this last week went for her!
She works sooooo hard with her studies (obviously gets that from John…not me!!!)…that I am hoping that she will see this blog today and it will bring a smile to her beautiful face andmake her heart go pitter-patter – we love you and are so proud of you!
Let's go…as this simply could not be any easier to make – this is one that you do not need me for this simple card – but I'll walk you thru the in's and out's!
- This is a 5" square card is in Very Vanilla and then the layered part is 4 3/4". I corner rounded all of the edges to give it a subtle look.
- The 4 3/4" piece had a quick spin thru "Mr. Big Shot and the Heart Framlit"…POP!
- Taking a piece of scrap Very Vanilla Paper, I used the Watercolor Wonder Washi Tape and covered it and them adhered it to the piece that the heart was cut out of. (Did you notice a NEW sentiment…it's a sneak peak from the new catalog…you are going to love it – Something To Say Stamp Set!)
- Using Stampin Dimensionals to give it the "lift" it deserves…just makes it special!
- Using the Envelope Punch Board to make my own envelope was a cinch and then the lining – so fun…polka dots always make me smile and I thought that it was in keeping with the tape!
TIP: – To adhere the Gold Vellum to the envelope…I put little bits if snail where there is a "dot" so it would not show through the vellum. Works like a charm!
Hannah is going to be with her friends for 2 days before she comes home Thursday and this will be on her bed with a special goodie that I know will make her smile!
Hopefully you will try this card as it is SUPER easy and used a minimal amount of product! It would be cute stamping a very small image where the I used the vellum or it would be wowzers with a pink polka dot designer series paper!
Tomorrow is a SUPER fun BLOG day as it is the PALS monthly Blog Hop and we will be show casing the items that we are saying farewell to….(tear-tear) and there are 33 "hops" for you to get inspired – you know what I'll say…..WOOT-WOOT!!!
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Enjoy the day….and until tomorrow!
It’s wonderful that you not only make fun cards but you put the icing on the cake with a finished envelop!
What a sweet card!!! 😉 Hannah will love it!
Thanks for sharing!
Crafty hugs,
Jennifer
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Oh the memories of children coming home from college. This is a very nice card and I’m sure Hannah will love it, hearts and gold! Enjoy your time with her. 🙂
Sweet card! I’m sure Hannah will love it! I hope you have a great time with her while she is home. The short duration of her time “home” will make it even more special and memorable!
Thank you for sharing your super ideas!
Cyberhugs to you!
Dear Susan, This card is so pretty. I know Hannah will love it. Congratulations to Hannah on finishing her second year of college, also congratulations on her internship. I love the card and the envelope. You are so sweet to let us see your daughters cute card. enjoy the time with hannah. Happy Stamping,Ellen Hinds
how sweet ~ I remember those college days with my girls and how I lived for those breaks and summers!
Oh how I remember those finals of our Red Caboose, your comments brought back so many memories:). Love this card, sure that Hannah will live it and so looking forward to being home for a few days.
Tell Hannah to hang in there! I remember the time between Soph. and Junior year being tough. If she perseveres she will never regret it. With supportive, caring parents like you and her Dad Ii know she will do just fine! Have a great time together.
Love the washi tape as your focal point.
This is a super sweet card. It is nice to know that others give pillow gifts to their “big kids” when they come home for a visit. My daughters are all out on their own but I still enjoy sending care packages like when they were away at college….some habits can not and should not be broken! Enjoy your time spent with Hannah.
So CAS. Love it! Enjoy your time with Hannah.