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.

Penguin & Button Balloons

So i've seen a whole bunch of stuff on Pinterest and other sites using buttons for cards and decorations. I was at Walmart...the best place on earth and found some little packages of buttons for under $2, of course I had to pick some up. My nephew is turning three this week and he LOVES penguins so I wanted to create a card for him with a cute penguin.

I created a template on some cardboard and cut it out. (you can see this below and use it for yourself) I made it look like he was standing on some ice by first looking at some coloring book pages of penguins which were standing on ice and copying the technique they used.

I first made about 3 different layers for the ice, the bottom most layer being the largest. I then created a very oval shape on the top of each layer to give it the look that it has a flat surface. I used a sharpie to give some defined lines and erased my pencil markings. I shaded the underneath portion of the sharpie lines to make it look like ice and not white paper. When I cut it out I made sure my cuts weren't perfectly straight to give it a texture. I cut out a darker blue piece to place behind my ice as water.

I used some foam board to make my penguin stand out a little and glued the yarn to his hand which led to my balloons with the buttons on them. My finishing touch was cutting out some penguin foot prints in white paper and pasting it on the inside of the card.

Template coming soon

Welcome!

Well welcome to my page!

I honestly only recently started making cards. Since getting married this past july my family has doubled from huge to beyond enormous. I've always tried to keep birthdays and holidays as a special time and remember those closest. We'll see how this next year goes if my card making AND sending goes well.

So far the only cards I have made were using left over scrap booking materials. I've seen many people use cut outs or stamps but everything I have done was but hand. 

Please feel free to leave me comments or suggestions! They are ALWAYS welcome.