Listen to a conversation amongst paper crafters and
eventually you will hear a declaration similar to, “I only give handmade cards
to people that will appreciate it.”
This snobby sentiment is merely based on the fact that many paper
crafters cannot bear to see their handicrafts treated like common dollar store
greetings. After all, a lot of time,
care, adhesive and super cool embellies go into making these beautiful “works
of art.”
To be honest, I agree with the statement. However, I figured there must be a happy
medium, a way to give lovely handmade cards to every on my list without the risk of offending
my muse in the process. This year for my
Christmas cards I decided to challenge myself by seeing how far I could stretch
a single piece of patterned paper. I was
able to create 10 cards with the following product list:
- 1 Sheet of gift box patterned paper from DCWV (use a scissor to cut out each gift box)
- 5 Sheets of 8.5 x 11 white cardstock (cut to 8.5x5.5 and fold to form the card base)
- 1 Background Stamp
- 1 Sentiment Stamp
- 2 Ink Pads
- Adhesive
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- Use dimensional foam adhesive to create depth.
- Add a piece of cardstock inside the card for more stability
I think they came out pretty good and I didn’t spend a lot
of time, money or product creating them.
What can you create using a similar technique?
Such cute cards! I send about 60 cards! YIKES. Don't think I'll ever make them all but I do try to do 5-20 cards each year. I definitely keep it simple in design and supplies!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, your cards came out great! Since I'm 'Queen of Simple' this works for me. TFS!
ReplyDeleteThey are lovelY and I definitely understand the statement.
ReplyDeleteKeep it simple is the my theme this month. Terrific card!
ReplyDeleteThey came out great!
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