Herringbone Thank You Card

The Random Collection by Crate Paper has sparked several creative card making ideas.  The herringbone thank you card design can easily become a birthday or mother's day card.  Let your imagination guide you.  With the paper choices in the random collection you simply can't go wrong.

Supplies used:  White cardstock, black cardstock, Random Collection 6 x 6 designer paper pad by Crate Paper,  Martha Stewart edge punch, Copic marker (RV19, Red Violet), Inkadinkado clear stamp (#97633 Floral Flourishes), Stampabilities rubber stamp (#D1200 Thank You Circle Seal), ColorBox chalk ink in Blackbird, and black rhinestones by The Paper Studio (#613976).

Herringbone Thank You Card Directions:

1. Make card from cardstock, finished size 4" x 5.5" or use ready made card.
2. Trim, ink edges, and adhere herringbone patterned paper.
3. Punch patterned paper strip, trim patterned paper piece, ink edges with marker, and adhere.
4. Stamp flourish on patterned paper and adhere.
5. Cut or punch circles, stamp sentiment, layer, and adhere.
6. Adhere rhinestones.

Crate Paper Thank You Card

The right paper makes every card project better.  I'm in love with Emma's Shoppe Collection by Crate Paper.  I purchased the 6 x 6 designer paper pad from Sooner Scrapbooks in Tulsa, OK.  The Crate Paper Thank You card features six different paper patterns from the paper pad.  You could mix any of the coordinating papers together with beautiful results.

Supplies used: White cardstock, Crate Paper 6 x 6 Emma's Shoppe Collection designer pad (#ES868), Fiskars edge punch (upper crest), EK Success butterfly punch, TPC Studios clear stamp (Greetings set, ST93416), ColorBox chalk ink in Chestnut Roan, Copic marker (Dark Suntan, E15) and Sticky-Doos by The Paper Studios.

Crate Paper Thank You Card Directions:

1. Make card from cardstock, finished size 4" x 5.5" or use ready made card.
2. Measure and trim three coordinating patterns, tape together and adhere to top of card.
3. Trim bottom patterned paper and adhere.
4. Edge punch accent paper, ink edges with marker, and adhere. 
5. Punch butterfly, ink edges with marker, and adhere with sticky-doos or foam tape.
6. Stamp sentiment, ink edges, layer, and adhere.

Adhesive Tape Runners

When I started card making one lesson I learned was not all adhesive tape runners are created equal.  There are many choices and brands on the market and the quality and adhesive power vary greatly.  So let me share with you the brands of adhesive tape runners that are my crafting staples.  My first choice for card making and scrapbooking is Scotch adhesive dot roller.  It is very easy to use on curved and straight areas, it has a strong permanent bond, and refill cartridges are easy to change and saves you a little money.  I use this for the majority of my card making projects.  When I need an extra powerful bond I use The Craft Collection adhesive power bond by Tombow.  It has an extra strong permanent bond for heavyweight papers, cardstock, and embellishments.  The Craft Collections mono adhesive tape runner is perfect for lighter weight papers and scrapbooking projects.  I hope you find this useful.  Happy crafting!

Card with Paper Flowers

On a recent shopping trip I stocked up on paper flowers.  Today's card with paper flowers incorporates my new supplies beautifully.  The completed design is a simple savvy handmade card.

Supplies used:  Cream card from The Paper Company (Buttercream Frosting fashion colors, item #P70159), patterned paper by K & Company designer mat pad (Sweet Nectar, 30-657083), Starburst Lichen Metallic paper by The Paper Studio (item #976563), Cream cardstock, corner punch, Paper Flowers by The Paper Studio (item #286047), rhinestone brads by The Paper Studio (item #661454), acrylic stamp by TPC Studios (Greetings set, ST93416), Stampin' Up! classic stampin' pad in Pool Party, and small hole punch.

Card with Paper Flowers Directions:

1. Trim patterned paper and adhere to card.
2. Trim metallic and patterned paper, corner punch, punch holes, place flowers with rhinestone brads, and adhere.
3. Stamp desired sentiment, ink edges, layer, and adhere.

Happy Birthday Cricut Card

Several years ago my husband bought me a Cricut machine for Christmas.  Through the years I've used it to enhance my scrapbooking and card creations.  The card I made tonight features cut-out designs using the Cricut machine.

Supplies used: Cricut machine, Cricut Cartridges (Straight from the Nest and Stamping), Kaiser blank card (EF020 - Metallic Blue), patterned paper from K & Company designer mat pad (Julianne 30-657113), dark metallic blue cardstock, white cardstock, blue dusk cardstock, corner punch, ColorBox Cat's Eye dye ink in Atlantic Blue, and Recollections rhinestone.


Happy Birthday Cricut Card Directions:

1. Trim patterned paper, ink edges, and adhere.
2. Trim cardstock pieces, punch corners, ink edges, layer, and adhere.
3. Use Cricut machine to cut out selected design and sentiment.
4. Adhere designs, sentiment, and rhinestone.

Easter Chick Card

The majority of cards I make end up going to my nieces.  This Easter chick card was made for my youngest niece. I tried to keep the tools to a minimum so it would be easy to duplicate.  Switch out the scalloped edge punch for one you have on hand.  Don't like the chick?  Use a bunny instead.  The design can be modified to suit the products you have.

Supplies used:  Recollections yellow folded card, purple cardstock, orange cardstock, white cardstock, patterned paper by The Paper Studio (Easter Bunny Word Mix, #984484), Fiskars scalloped edge punch, ColorBox chalk ink pad in Lavender, Jolee's boutique dimensional stickers (Baby Chicks, 50-20535), Copic marker (Yellowish Green, YG06),  and purple gel pen.

Easter Chick Card Directions:

1. Punch scalloped edge and adhere to card.
2. Trim patterned paper, ink edges, and adhere.
3. Trim cardstock pieces, color grass on white cardstock, layer, and adhere.
4. Attach chick and egg stickers and write "tweet tweet".
5. Optional, stamp sentiment inside.

Rubber Stamp Clearance

Clearance styles I saw at Michael's.  *Styles may vary by location.

It looks like it's rubber stamp clearance time.  While shopping at Michael's and Hobby Lobby I noticed a large amount of rubber stamp inventory marked down on clearance.  This week Michael's has 40% off Recollections punches and trimmers and Hobby Lobby has a 40% off Blow-Out sale on The Paper Studio and Stampablities products.  Click links for details.  Happy shopping!!!