Yes, today's grouping of cards don't have a whole lot in common with each other, hence the strange blog post name. 😜
The first card is for a bride-to-be. The intricate swirly rose die-cut panel was in a Stampin' Up! scrap bag I got; I am unsure of the name of it. It's great, though! I topped it with some white Martha Stewart Hydrangea punch blossoms, and a couple of leaves from My Favorite Things 'Layered Leaves'. The sentiment is from Papertrey Ink's 'Happily Ever After'.
The next is super simple, a note to say hello, along with a potted plant. For the pot I used 'Flower Pot' from Close To My Heart, and the greenery is a die cut from Papertrey Ink's 'Topiary Trio'. The sentiment is from the stamp set of the same name.
A woman at church asked me if I could make a birthday card that had a beachy feel, after she saw this card of mine. I also had this card in mind as inspiration. And, this is what I came up with:
The last card has a story. When I visited my mom in Texas last summer, I met her lovely neighbors and we were invited over for dinner. This neighbor really, really loves to cook, and she makes homemade meals for her husband and herself, but also gives my mom a couple of servings to take home, every week. My mother does not cook often and eats a lot of frozen meals. When she and her neighbor became close and the home-cooking started to flow towards my mom's table, I stopped worrying whether Mom was eating well. I know she is!
As a thank you for having me over, I made this farm and food inspired card. I used Papertrey Ink's 'On The Farm' animal silhouettes, and stamped behind them the sentiment 'homemade with love' from Inspired By Stamping's 'Mason Jar Add-On I' set. The fork/spoon are from Hero Arts and the rolling pin from Stampabilities. The striped ribbon is a snippet from Stampin' Up! found in a scrap bag, and it reminds me of a tea towel from grandma's kitchen.
Hey, thanks so much for coming by and reading these little card stories. I hope they give you a smile! God bless you!
The first card is for a bride-to-be. The intricate swirly rose die-cut panel was in a Stampin' Up! scrap bag I got; I am unsure of the name of it. It's great, though! I topped it with some white Martha Stewart Hydrangea punch blossoms, and a couple of leaves from My Favorite Things 'Layered Leaves'. The sentiment is from Papertrey Ink's 'Happily Ever After'.
The next is super simple, a note to say hello, along with a potted plant. For the pot I used 'Flower Pot' from Close To My Heart, and the greenery is a die cut from Papertrey Ink's 'Topiary Trio'. The sentiment is from the stamp set of the same name.
A woman at church asked me if I could make a birthday card that had a beachy feel, after she saw this card of mine. I also had this card in mind as inspiration. And, this is what I came up with:
 |
| sand dollar, starfish - Blockhead Paper Arts 'Seashells with Round Frame' stamp set - tiny shell from All Night Media - scallop shell - Golden Acorn 'Scallop Shell' - My Favorite Things 'Happy Birthday' die - background stamp - Altenew 'Snowing' |
The last card has a story. When I visited my mom in Texas last summer, I met her lovely neighbors and we were invited over for dinner. This neighbor really, really loves to cook, and she makes homemade meals for her husband and herself, but also gives my mom a couple of servings to take home, every week. My mother does not cook often and eats a lot of frozen meals. When she and her neighbor became close and the home-cooking started to flow towards my mom's table, I stopped worrying whether Mom was eating well. I know she is!
As a thank you for having me over, I made this farm and food inspired card. I used Papertrey Ink's 'On The Farm' animal silhouettes, and stamped behind them the sentiment 'homemade with love' from Inspired By Stamping's 'Mason Jar Add-On I' set. The fork/spoon are from Hero Arts and the rolling pin from Stampabilities. The striped ribbon is a snippet from Stampin' Up! found in a scrap bag, and it reminds me of a tea towel from grandma's kitchen.
Hey, thanks so much for coming by and reading these little card stories. I hope they give you a smile! God bless you!
3 comments:
These are all super cute, Colleen, but I have to admit, the last one is my favorite. Such a clever arrangement.
Love the variety today Colleen! That little topiary makes the perfect CAS card. Your mom's neighbor sounds like a wonderful lady. I'll bet she loved her thoughtful card!
Well, this was fun, Colleen! A wonderful group of cards, complete with sweet story. A custom thank you card makes it all the more meaningful. Thank you for another delightful visit!
Post a Comment