As promised I have a Thank You card for you today! If you are like me, I have some notes to write and I try to challenge myself to get them completed before we ring in the New Year!
I know that I am using Holiday colors but you can use this layout all year long and have FUN with a variety of colors. I think that if you are getting notes out quickly, using the Holiday colors is “just fine” 🙂
This is a card that LOOKS hard but it is SUPER EASY and the WOW factor is there when you are holding it! (I showed it to John before I typed this and he was memorized with how the “thanks” was laid into the strip background!) LET’S GO…..because I want YOU to try it!
You can see that this is a single layer card and today I am using the White Note card & Envelopes! Not only do I adore the affordability of them, I love the size.
The “STAR” of this card is using the Hello You Thinlit Dies, (shown below) and my bet is that many of you have them…..(maybe collecting dust?) I am a true lover of sentiment dies like this and if I had a magic wand, I wish that Stampin’ Up! would have more Sentiment Words as I find them super easy to make an impact!
At first glance you might think that the “thanks” is just cut out but truth be told, I cut the “thanks” out of the striped piece but then I also cut it out with White Card Stock and “puzzled” in in….an inlay die-cut technique!
The size of the note card is 5″ X 3 1/2″ so I started with a piece that is larger than that as I find it easy to cut it to size AFTER I place the strips of scraps! Just cut strips randomly but make sure that they are long enough to cover the diagonal!
The other star of the show that I used a product called Stick It. I have blogged about this before and I am being totally honest that we all know that we have “secret weapons” that make us smile and feel productive and I must say….I love this because there is no mess – true you could cover a piece of paper with adhesive or “green glue” but using Stick It works for me!
I purchase it from Amazon – you can click here to see it and I think that you will find it to be a great product to have. A little goes a long way! Here is a video from Ken Oliver that showcases the ease of it.
I placed the strips over the white piece of paper that had “stick it” to it and I love the ease of just “placing” and then “lifting” if it is not just the way that I want it….and then at the end…..just give it a great press and you are good to go! To me, this is one of the “KEY” beauties of this product….there is “forgiveness” until you get it where you want it and then after that “GOOD PRESS” – it is there to stay!
To the Big Shot we go…. – A run through we go and just be careful to keep the insides of the loops because you will want to place them in the white “thanks” you cut out.
I know that many of you are seeing the lines that the thinlit made….no worries – just let it rest a bit and then run it through you big shot with piece of card stock and just look at the difference it makes….try it – I think that you will like it!
Here is a tip and one that I know is hard fro us to do but trust me, you will be happy that you have this. Purchase and extra set of Cutting Plates….WHY???? We all know how scratched up our cutting plates get and there are many times that scratches from heavy use can rub onto a project. (darn I hope that this makes sense)
If I have the “bumps” from the framelits or even scratches that have transferred to a project surface, I take a piece of thick white card stock or sometimes a piece of fun foam and place it over top of the project that I created…..run it through the Big Shot with CLEAN PLATES and it really makes a difference in minimizing the frustrating bumps etc….(hopefully the below card picture will help you see compared to the one above) 🙂
I truly wish that you could “TOUCH” this card as it is sooooooo cool how it is one piece…it is impressive, especially when you open up the card and cannot see a thing other than a notecard!
It was weird to list the products for you today, there are soooooo few as this card takes a minimal amount of product. You can see that there is really not much to it.
The envelope love…it is from the Subtles DSP Paper Stack, I adore this paper and this is why I always include it in my product shares as it is a keeper and I want you to have a “taste of it” without having to break the bank!
You like???? I hope so as it is an easy technique to do and one that YOU will be so proud that you did! Have a great day…..tomorrow is another thank you card – (totally different concept) but one that is a keeper 🙂
Brilliant idea! What a great way to use scraps. I bet it would also look great with scraps of DSP! Thanks so much for the wonderful idea. Have a great day and a very Happy New Year celebration!
YES….YES…YES! This layout is super with pattern paper…..please try it!
Excellent idea and your detailed instructions are so helpful. I particularly like the tip about using Fun Foam and a new plate to “iron” out any impressions made while die cutting. Thank you!!
Being very “type A” I “get it” that the bumps are a bit distracting….this does help a bunch. I find that the longer you wait the more even the area gets (hope that this makes sense) – I looked at the card this morning and it looks great! Thanks for the comment.
Super idea and super cute card! Love how you fitted in the thanks…like a puzzle piece. Your instructions are perfect and easy to understand. Enjoy the day and happy crafting!
Whew…I am so glad that they were easy to follow. I must say….it is hard to try to put things in words! You made me smile – another reason why we all need a weekend together….no sleep….lots of laughter and stampin’!
This looks fun!!! Thanks for sharing!!
It is MORE THAN FUN…..It truly makes you feel sooooooo accomplished as it looks hard but it is easy! Turn some music on and go to town!!!
Really cute card, Susan. We all need some thank you cards now. I love using Stick It. It really makes attaching word dies so easy. I’m going to use your tip on cutting the thanks out of white and placing it in the diecut space. I haven’t tried that before. Have a wonderful day.
YIPPEE…I am glad that there is another Stick It lover! I think that it is a fabulous product and I will say, I always have a “back up” pack in my work area – easy to use…and makes you look like a pro! Thanks for popping in amnd taking the time to leave a comment!
Wowsers! How fun!! That’s all 🙂
Well my friend…..are you going to try it? Go for it!
That “Thanks” makes a Big impact, Susan! Love it against the scraps for your bg! I also Loved Emerson’s popsicle card with the cute dp! I’m sure she had a big smile on her face. I watched the video….did you notice how Used his plate was? Yikes! I have to tell you that a couple weeks ago my very used plate actually snapped while I was using it! Lol! I told Mike that I really need to replace that! (still laughing) Oh, and those poppers were a big hit Christmas day! We had some serious, but enlightening conversations over those statements/questions. I’m sure everyone left with new insight of each person. Thank you for your wonderful tips, Susan.
P.S. I Loved the way you presented the spools of twine and wax! Before I opened it up, I showed it to Mike…he was impressed that you would go that far to make it look so nice! You’re the Best! Big Hugs~
Thanks for such a sweet comment! The POPPERS were a HUGE hit and the comments were priceless! My oldest peep has the driest sense of humor and always comes out with some zingers that make you burst out laughing….when the topics were getting too deep – he chimed in an brought tears to our eyes! I just loved having family time like this!
p.s. – I did notice the plate….YIKES!
Very cool. You are right that I need to make some Thank You cards. My creative muse is on walkabout currently.
That comment made me burst out laughing….I have been feel ing the same but I am getting my mojo back – I will try to send it across the country to you!
Whoa baby, this is the best! First, I was racking my brain wondering what DSP you used as I wanted it now! Then I read it was strips of paper. I love it! Then the whole process of cutting in the “Thanks” was so cool too. Maybe I do need to get some of these word dies to play with. I can’t believe the difference with running it back through with the fun foam or cardstock with a new plate! Of course I want to try this but do I have any of the components, of course not – well I have paper strips and a Big Shot. Someday…..
Sorry gang, I need to tell a little story. I bought 2 of those magnetic bowls for Mike for Christmas. The “farm store” here had them on sale. I went to get them and some other fun little things. I had to get help to find them. The older employee came to my rescue. Someone had unpacked them and put them on the bottom shelf but they had taken off the little paper discs that helped separate them. So, here we are on the floor trying to separate these darn bowls – we were both tugging and pulling together. We were laughing so hard that another employee came to see what was going on. So, here are the 3 of us on the floor trying to pry 12 bowls apart. Finally, he went and got a stronger big magnetic and could pry them apart that way. They found a couple of paper discs from the sandpaper so I could take both bowls. They were just going to use a piece of copy paper to keep them separate after I left. I really wanted to different colors or one with a handle but they were all struck together too so I went with both blue ones.
Now Mike being Mike, opens them up and asked me why did I get him 2 magnetic cereal bowls!
Now that is a funny story, friend!
You are a mess….a true mess!!!! I can see you right now doing this at the store! They are super strong.Now if you really want to get Mike to pay attention to you…..serve him cereal in those bowls and then if he is ignoring you…..take the second one near his and it will make a HECK OF A MESS….than go for a walk with teddy!!!!!
Love this card and technique. TFS
Please give it a whirl – even it you do not have the Stick It – you can make it!
This is a beautiful card. Thanks for sharing. I will try this today…hope I can get it right.
Email me if you need help….I think you’ll get it and then SMILE!
Great Card Susan, and now that Christmas is over, I have a lot of scraps to work with, including some DSP that needs to be used, and then pieces of that would work will I think.
Yep….mix the DSP with some solid colors to break it up a bit and make the DSP POP!!!! Have fun!
Love the inset look ! I have these dies and LOVE them . I will certainly be trying this technique . I ordered your “foam” and silly me ordered Tomato Bisque the same day ….yes , they packed them together and one can sprung a leak so I ended up with Tomato Bisque Foam !!! Probably soaked up a lot of the soup so I guess it was meant to be !! ( Giggle )
Cute card ! Also fun to make I bet !! Oh, and I hope Chris lets us know how Mike enjoyed his magnetic “cereal” bowls ….hope he doesn`t have braces !! Tee Hee !!
Well, he went to install a new curtain rod thing and dropped the screw to it on the floor. I asked him if he was using his new bowl. Oh, I forgot was his reply. So, now one is on his ladder for when he finally puts up the curtain rods. I had to laugh about the braces! I need to stop back at the “farm store” and tell the guys who helped me about what he said. The one guy had waited on Mike before and knows he has a habit of dropping parts. I also bought a tool that holds the screw or bolt in place and he can also clip on to a pocket of his “minion” overalls!
Oh Chris….whenever I see a MINION I think of you (about Mike) and also Pam T (who adores those little guys) – I just have this image of Mike mowing the lawn when you told us originally that he looked like a Minion.
Braces oh my! I am laughing so hard!
I had to read this twice….Oh my – what a mess……I think that I would have done the same thing – giggle. I found some nice size sheets at Hobby Lobby for .85 a piece.
Read my comment to Chris R about the cereal bowls……that is TOOOOOOO funny if he had braces ….you are funny!
Very smart looking card. Clean and full of. Color. Very handsome
It is a classic for sure but also fun to make! Hugs to the trio!
Did little Milo have a Merry Christmas or was he a “bad” little boy?
Milo was a PERFECT boy….I took him on Christmas Eve in his beautiful red coat to see Earlene. She was so touched and we had a great visit!
Hi Susan! Wishing you a Happy New Year! I love this idea, and the inset of the text was unexpected but extraordinary. Thanks for a great idea!
It feels soooooo good to rib your hand against the card and see that it was “puzzled” in!
Great card. ?
You ALWAYS make me smile -I just love that picture of you!