Envelopes

I began by making my envelopes out of card stock, its more durable. The problem...costs two stamps to mail successfully instead of one stamp. I had a book of paper that wasn't thick card stock but regular weight paper. I didn't want the print on the outside in order for the mail to be able to read the address. Instead I was able to create an envelope that is light weight, decorative inside, and able to be read.

Cut Out Cards

So using my new paper pad I was faced with a dilemma because the paper was double sided. I loved all the patterns and didn't want to lose them. What I figured out was to create a cut out so that the main pattern can be shown on the front and the secondary pattern can be shown on the inside. What's even better I had a BRILLIANT!!! idea.

The cut out pieces I turned into post cards!!!! BRILLIANT! I know =)

Now you'll have to go check out my new page.

Have fun greeting!

Colored Edges

I like to finish off the edges of some of my paper cut outs by running the tip of a marker or sharpie along the edge. It gives it a finished look. And is also a way to add some color to the paper. Most times I use black. In this picture I used red to compliment the paper I was using. Be careful thought! Don't slip or you'll mark your paper.

Paper Pad

So this pack is awesome. I love the different vintage but sort of gender neutral patterns. The only down fall is that the patterns are on both sides. It sucks cause then you have to pick which one you want. So what did I do??? check it out here.

Stencils

So while at Michaels today I saw one of these little wood pieces in a clearance bin. I thought these would be perfect as stencils to create cut outs for cards instead of spending 19.99 on 1 cut out puncher thingy. These wood pieces... .29¢ and I can use em over and over.

  

Stamps

So these are my first stamps I've bought. I LOVE EM!!!! I just picked up some $1 clearance stamps and a cheap $2.99 ink pad. I tested em all out, of course, and they look absolutely adorable. I've used a few of them already.

   

My favorite so far is the "Homemade with love..." I cant even explain how many things I make homemade that this would be perfect for. Hmm I wonder if with some food dye I could put on the bottom of cookies???? Might have to try it. 

Paris

For this card I love the black and white paper. The design on it is actually felt and it makes it feel very elegant, I knew I had to make sure the card was the same way. I printed out a vintage style tag I found on a great blog Lilac n Lavender.

I laced some ribbon through the card and tied the tag to the front and just glued the bottom edge of the tag to the card so it wouldn't move around. I then used the quote 

"Let your heart guide you, it whispers so listen closely"

I finished off the edges of the black and white paper with a black sharpie to give it a clean edge.