My kids….I just have to love them….it was Hannah's turn to come to me earlier this week and say, "Mom – can you make me some thank-yous to send to the professors that worked with me in Boston?" Naturally I said sure but then there were specific requests!
- Can you make them super simple…
- Can you not put flowers on them because I am sending them to men…
- I do want them to be fun and look like something that I would like…
- Can you give me enough room to write a bunch because I have a lot to say….
I truly wish that you all could meet Hannah….she is a piece of work…a beautiful and special young lady and a very smart one! She is a Biology Major at a very small college in North Carolina and was given an incredible opportunity to meet for 3 days with some Harvard Professors that are helping her with her thesis that she is writing next year.
I truly do not know where she came from as her siblings all look at her and say – Where did she come from….she adored being with her big brother and when I would call Will and say – How's it going with Hannah? – He would say GREAT….she is in science heaven!
Enough….let's get to this card! There are a couple of things (well honestly, many things) that I adore about this card.
I I I I love that it is…..
- ZOOM – super fast and Easy
- Colors are fun
- Love…LOVE the (2) stamp sets…….Watercolor Thank You and You've Got This
- It is an odd size, 4 1/2" square
- ANYONE would love to receive it!
We all need to have "secret weapons" like this card…Just think of how quickly that this card came together and think about what a fabulous "stash" it would be to have in many color combinations etc….
The key is to pick 2 shades of colors that are in the "same church…different pew" I used Pool Party and Bermuda Bay. The other trick is to stamp off the pool party once to make it a bit lighter and then the Bermuda Bay will really…..really POP!
Now you have heard me blog this week about this…..the weekly deals – this envelope punch board is a HANDS DOWN….YOU NEED IT! It is only $15.00 this week and remember, the deal ends on Monday night!
I simply do not know where to start with this great product….naturally it makes envelopes, but it also makes all sorts of 3-D super cute items (pop back on Monday as that is what the post is about)
I know that we all have a great background stamp, today was the fabulous cross thatch from the You've Got This…..but if you do not have a stamp like this….how about inking up a stamp block? Do you remember when we used to do that all of the time….it is a great way to add a great effect!
I think that we all can agree…this IS super simple but at the same time SUPER cute! It is totally o.k to keep things simple. Sometimes I think that we all "over think" and keep adding more and more and then get frustrated! Does this sound familiar?
Please pop back tomorrow and you will see some simple, quick and effective changes that will step todays card up…and there is no doubt that you will say – "I can do that"!!!
Until tomorrow….for Step it up Sunday!!
Hi Susan, I would say you definitely nailed it and met all of Hannah’s specifications for these cards. I’m sure she is very pleased with the results. I really love it when one of my girls request cards. Actually, I pretty much insist that I make all their cards, except the ones they send to my husband and myself. Wishing Hannah a very successful new school year…she really does sound super special.
Susan, I have to say that I would never think of making a card this simple. It’s just not in me. When I look at all the pretty stamps I have, why would I only use a sentiment and a bit of a bg. Well, I don’t get these type of requests, but since you did, your card certainly works for a man. It gets right to the point, it looks special because it’s a square, and the colors are bright and happy! I’m sure Hannah loved receiving this batch. Have a fun weekend making your last trip to college!
This card is great! The colors are gorgeous and it is simple, masculine and fun! I am sure Hannah will just love it. I like having simple cards already made in my stash for emergencies and this one will definitely be in there. My children give me requests, too, but sometimes they need something right away so off they go into my box of cards and “shop!”
I just saw your video and it is awesome! You have a very soothing voice and style. Your description of the shares were thorough and clear. Keep making them! I nominate Susan for an Oscar!
Great simple idea for a masculine card. I can easily see adding a few punched flowers and such to make it feminine.
I love your card today as it is just my style, simple and clean. I agree that it is so easy to start piling things onto a card and before you know it you have too much. Thank you for showing us the beauty in simplicity!
Another totally me card that I have been meaning to make. I look forward to the stepped up version though. I was always going to do the same color only stamped off once or twice but not thought to try a different color for the background that is similar. I may need some help with color combinations on that. I am sure Hannah will be happy with these cards as much as the recipients will be!
All your “peeps” are special but Hannah seems to be even more so! I can feel the glow on your faces (proud parents glow) clear over here in Iowa! Have a safe trip back.