Inspiration comes from everywhere! Today I’m going to give you a little sneak peek into how my mind works when I’m making cards. (Scary, I know.) When I got this St Patrick’s Day card from my friend Debbie Woodbury I knew the design had great potential.
I needed some thank you cards so I grabbed some polka dot paper and a flower die. You could use any shape die (or even a punch) in place of the shamrock! I also took the black layer out when I made my card…
Paper Sizes:
White: 3-1/4″ x 4-1/2″
Polka Dot Paper: 3-3/4″ x 5″
White card base: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″
You can get 6 of these cards out of one 12×12 piece of polka dot paper and this same card looks great in a variety of colors!
Colors from left to right: Watermelon Wonder, Daffodil Delight, Bermuda Bay, Tempting Turquoise, and Melon Mambo.
Try this design with any patterned paper you have! You can also change the greeting for any occasion.
Of course I had some bits and pieces left from making these cards, so I used them to make cards like this…
This is a Crumb Cake note card (finished size 3-1/2″ x 5″) with a strip of the left-over Watermelon Wonder polka dot paper and a white flower that was cut out when creating the thank you cards!
So there’s just a little peek into my creative process. I hope that helps you when you go to create your next card and aren’t sure where to start. Also, don’t forget that those little leftover bits and pieces can make some really great cards too.
Happy Stamping!
Jessica
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Thanks for sharing this card set. I need to make lots of cards like this. They need to be quick but still pretty,not plain. The cards are sent to our troops so they have cards to send back home family and friends.
We can not use rhinestones or glitter.
You’re welcome Ann! Where do you donate cards to send to the troops?
I am interested in Ann’s comment. I used to make cards for Operation Wrtie Home until it was closed out. Is there anyway to contact her about her comment of sending cards to the troops? I enjoyed doing it before and would like to again if I knew where to send them. Thanks you if there is anything you can give me.
Patricia Craighead – [email protected].
Thanks, Jessica. for using the card I sent but I got the idea from someone on Pinterest….Love your cards..very cute….
Hi Jessica! I’ve been following you for several months since I happened across your blog. I love your cards and the inspiration you provide to me as well as others who follow you! I just wanted to let you know that I created two cards today and gave credit where credit is due! I was sure to share your name and linked your Web site URL back to your blog. I really love your cards and just had to create some of my own! Thanks for the inspiration! 🙂
Thank you Tonya!
Love these cards, I will be making some soon
Hi excuse my naivety with card making. Do these cards open up or do you wrote on the back?
They open up! Here’s a video showing how to cut and fold your paper to make it into cards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrAIJL-6Y9I