O.k. ~ I am going to warn you and at the same time admit something to you….ready?
This will be my first and definitely not my last post on inspiring you to make fun ways to present a gift card to someone.
Now to the admit, I use to frown BIG TIME on people giving gift cards (as I thought it was an easy way out) but I have changed my mind totally – WHY? – easy = it gives the person the opportunity to pick out what they really want and it is a win=win for both of you!
Whew….now that that is over lets get to this incredibly easy way to make someone smile and super happy. I actually do not feel like you need me on this one but you know me, I like to inspire you and this is a fun, fast and practical card!
The base is the MUST HAVE heavy with whisper white card stock cut in the vertical – 4 1/4" X 5"
The handsome stripe paper is 4" X 5 1/4"
Using scraps, stamp and cut out "Mr.(adorable)Snowman" out….WOOT-WOOT that this is in a bundle but also that there are SOOOO darn many dies that make this a breeze to do and we all know, snowmen never go out of style so this is a great investment!
Make a simple belly band with the white being 1" wide and the mossy meadow 3/4" wide. I go ahead and adhere the 2 together and then bend it around the card (loosely) so you can slide it on and off easily. After I get an idea of where the folds are, I then use the bone folder well to give it a great score. Next, stitch away with the white pen for that instant POP!
Place the adhesive on the snowman just where it will meet the belly band (trust me, I have put green glue all over him before and then thought Silly Susan, what were you thinking about!)
Here comes the fun that will make your recipient laugh! It is the super fun sentiment from the B.Y.O.P. (Buy Your Own Present) Photopolymer Stamp Set, is this a brilliant idea or what! I just adore it and wowzers, so darn tootin' fun and practical! A simple stamp in the Real Red and PRESTO – you are looking great! I used stampin' dimensionals to POP up the gift card , so cute and fun!
Here are the last 2 things I did for this super fast card/gift idea. I stamped the front of the envelope with a sentiment and then jazzed up the back envelope flap by 1st adhering a 1/4" strip of Mossy Meadow and then added a 2" X 6" piece of DSP,,,,,and snipped off the excess – DONE! Now I told you this was easy!
So…WHAT DO YOU THINK?
This to me is a GREAT example of how you can make someone happy with a special card but the added bonus of simply adhering a gift card is the icing on thecake! You could easily write a personal message on the top of the card or on the back. Very practical!
I have many more gift card ideas up my sleeve so be prepared fro more inspiration in the future! To me, this is just a super easy way and oh so fast. You could easily adapt it to many celebrations etc….with a change of the DSP and the image!
Please feel free to email me if I can be of help and do not forget to use the hostess code of 4JUNK3R7to take advantage of the free give aways for the month of November, You can click here to see the post.
I am super energy charged up to see Hannah today….she is meeting me at a horse show and poor Stanley (her horse), his allergies have been terrible this week….me and my animals – I could write a book of the adventures!
Thanks for your time...YOU are the ones that give me daily energy and inspiration! Until tomorrow!
The Pals Paper Art Challenge is back this week and it is a color challenge! I confess ~ I had such a hard time with this one as all my mind kept think about was "fall cards" and then I finally walked away and when I came back to work…my Mojo was going!
Here is the palette of colors and I hope that you not only see what the other team designers came up with, I hope that you play along too! I know that there is so much incredible talent out there…please consider playing – if you need help uploading a picture, please email me and I will be happy to help you!
I know that I have said this before in past blog postings, but I feel like we cannot forget the Annual Catalog and when I had my “mental block” I thought….go to the annual catalog and take look!
For those of you that like clean and simple…than this post is for you! This layout could be adapted with many other sentiments like….Way to go ~ Happy Birthday etc… It is amazing that these simple little banners can create something so festive.
This stamp set, Banner Banter comes as a bundle….true you could easily snip out these banners but a punch makes it so much faster and remember, you’ll save an instant 15%!
Today I stamped the banners on white paper with the respected inks but it is also great to stamp on the same color of card-stock and the same ink – a totally different feel!
Here you go with the dimensions and some tips and tricks for you to make this card yourself.
The base is the whisper white note card and I know…I know – there are many of you that do not like this size and I need to say….”I do not get it?” it is a SUPER-DE-DUPER product and not only is it super affordable (20 note cards and matching envelopes of $6.00) the weight of the paper is just like the thick white card stock….
The white layer is just a “smidge” smaller, (4 7/8” X 3 3/8”)
To create the banner string….(I cheat a bit) ~ it is so simple, I simply adhere the white bakers twine around the mat (not worrying about it is it perfect at all) and then I used stampin’ dimensionals on the different banners to fill it in!
For the ends ~ easy-peasy….just take a piece of bakers twine (3 of them) just long enough that you can make it in a knot and then glue dot it in place!
The sentiment is from the Bravo Photopolymer Stamp Set and because you can see through it, a clean and easy stamp every time ! (Don’t you adore this font)
On the “plain Jane Chocolate Chip banners”, I jazzed them up with some simple stitchin’ with my old faithful, the white gel pen and then added the other old faithful, the itty bitty punches!
What’s not to love than fun polka dots to line an envelope? This is from the super popular Designer Series Paper Stack in the Subtles Collection
Well as the saying goes…that’s all folks, one fun, clean & simple card that I am sure anyone would love to see in their mailbox! That is simply the BEST feeling in the world to open your mailbox and see a familiar handwriting and a handmade card….The card and sentiment would be a great one to keep on hand and you could have fun with a huge array of different color schemes….for those "just in case times".
Please pop over to the Pals Paper Art Site and see the fun that is going on and then I hope that you are able to carve some time out to create a project using these 3 colors!
Feel free to email me and I hope that this simple card makes you see that SIMPLE WORKS! Now go have a GREAT DAY!
Good "Hump Day" to you! Today's card is right up my alley with my love for horses! It goes even further today as in keeping with yesterdays post of "sharinghandmade goodness", this card is for a very special young lady that goes to Brown and had just finished up a stellar horse show year!
Because she was not at college for Halloween, I decided to make her this sweet card with a care package saying a big WOOT-WOOT to her!
You have heard me say 100 x's that i have no clue of what is "the right or wrong way"to watercolor, I simply do what makes me smile and this card makes me smile! Just give it a try !
This is a simple A-2 Vertical card and then the dimensions of the Watercolor Paper is 3 1/2" X 4 1/2". I just adore this new Black Ink…as it is permanent and perfect for watercoloring! The other (2) colors that I used for matting are Pacific Point and Marina Mist and believe it or not, they are the same size.3 5/8" X 4 5/8". Because they are "tilted" they appear to be different sizes but they are not!
When the annual catalog came out, I knew that Barnyard Babies would be coming to Randall Lane. The horse….the pig…say no more! It is just so darn cute and when you think out of the box, it can be a great stamp set for all ages!
All I can say is just "go to town" with the aqua painters! One day I should attempt a video but truly I just go for it! Remember, it is better to go light and add color than go to dark…."less is best" and then after it dries, you can go back over and add more coloring! (that's what I did for the clouds)
The little piece of cotton ribbon was the perfect touch….and then the bow….what can I say – an instant smile of the finished touch! When you look at this card, it is super simple yet is super fun. Trust me, I think Victoria will keep it with many amazing memories he has has.
I am THRILLED that so many of you are "on board" with the Handmade Kindness…..my heart was filled with joy with your comments and emails that I received yesterday. I also received many pictures of cards that you have made and I can hear through your emails that you are equally as excited!
Please feel free to email me, and I hope that you will pop back tomorrow….I have a great card that takes literally minutes to make but carries a HUGE punch!
I have something very special for you today!(well, I think that it will not only bring a smile to your face, but itwill also bring joy to your heart). I hope that you grab a cup of coffee and find some "me time" to just watch this very short video. (less that 2 minutes….you'll be happy you did!)
I am so passionate about making a difference by little gestures as I think that our world is always so caught up in forgetting the "simple things in life" I totally believe that even a simple smile to someone as you pass them can bring a bit of joy to both of you…
With blogging, I have the opportunity to share a bit of "me" within my posts, true I am a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and I adore to share with you our wonderful products that I adore! My real passion and gratitude comes from the people I touch and also the people that touch my heart!
In a million years, I would have never thought that a company like stampin' up! and the people I have met along this fun journey would have brought so much joy and fulfillment to me.
I have challenged my downline and I also challenge YOU to share your handmade kindness….this comes in many different forms (it could be cards, scrapbooking, baking etc) To me with being the month of November….it is a month of Thanksgiving ~ a month to reflect and truly be thankful for all we have been given!
This is a super simple card that I know you could easily make….if you do not have the exact supplies…..no worries, just work with what you have – it truly doesn't matter as what matters is that YOU did something to make someones day!
Isn't this a fun card and oh so sweet. The heart is from the Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Die and I simply cut out the heart from the Navy base and then cut one out in Real Red.
Putting the two together and using the Tear n Tape makes it super easy to "hold tight" and then a run through Mr. Big Shot with the Happy Heart Embossing folder made the focal part shine!
OOPS! Silly Susan, I forgot to put in the scrolling store where the sentiment came from. It is from one of my "keepers of all keepers" single stamps! – Vivid Vases, I simple masked off the vases just to get the sentiment! I cannot tell you how much I have used this stamp set….just love it!
Well I hope that this post has truly touched your heart and has made you stop and think – I can do this…I can make a difference as I know you can, actually no doubt in my mind!
I adore everything about Jennifer McQuire and I say KUDOS to her for spear heading this awareness….
Do you know where this card is going? It is going right to my "local post office" with some cookies to thank them for helping me every time I walk through the door. (They have actually learned many of your addresses) because face it, I could not do what I do with my Stampin' up business without their help!
Card #1 DONE….already have Card #2 out and ready to write in. Please do not underestimate the power of YOU….as YOU make a difference!
Please feel free to leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts on Handmade Kindness! Have a super day and it's TUESDAY so that means new weekly deals...please click here to see the offerings …..do you have a favorite?
Mine is the Flower Medallion Punch (as whenever there is a punch on sale…DONE DEAL as Stampin' Ups!punches are the best on the market) but the Old Olive Bakers Twine is a must have – You can see that on todays card that the bakers twine makes a difference….if you can, I would always have a stash of all colors to have on hand,
Let's all have a great day and I hope that you challenge yourself to Share Handmade Kindness!
