Jun 12, 2009

365 Cards: Card Recipe #3

Today's challenge at 365 Cards is to use this card recipe:

Solid Background
2 Patterned Papers
Stamped Sentiment
3 Jewels

I was putting together some card sets for Ronin's school teachers and thought I would use this recipe to make up a set. I made up 5 for the set:
I had a hard time getting a good photo of all of them, so (lucky you) I posted them all individually! I wanted them to be modern and simple. I chose to sewing as my 'adhesive' of choice:
You can see. Simple. 2 patterned scraps. I think this recipe is a GREAT way to whittle down your scrap stash. I did 5 cards and still only used a little bit of paper.
I used two different styles of sentiments because I just couldn't decide which I liked best.
I also busted out the zigzag stitch which makes this SO fun!
I used two different colors of gems. Blue and green. Depending on how they looked with the paper.
This last one I tried to curl up the edges a bit to make a little flag. What a simple and fun way to make a card set! They all match, used up some scraps and fit the card recipe. I am pretty sure they will make someone smile too. 

Glad you visited today. Thanks for all your sweet comments and for stopping by!
loves
k

Deets:
Stamps: Everyday Sentiments By Papertrey Ink, Thoughtful Messages by Hero Arts
Ink: Dark Chocolate PTI
Paper: Vintage Cream PTI, Amy Butler Lotus
Accessories: Gems from Michael's

16 comments:

Sherry Eckblad said...

kristie, these are fantastic. I may have to cardlift your designs for future use.

Sophie said...

WOW, your cards are just FABULOUS !

Anonymous said...

wow, what a great job, love the cards, I am sure the teachers will be thrilled, sure beats an apple.

NWFlamingo said...

Very nice! Great way to use up scraps too!

Fi said...

Wow Kristie, they are fantastic - great way to use up scraps and also have a gift at the end of it.
Hugs
Fi

Piali said...

Beautiful cards, Very well done .

Made by Mandy said...

Wow, you did very well making all those beautiful cards from scraps.

Unknown said...

What an excellent job Kristie!! Really loved how they turned out and may have to borrow the idea myself for my huge pile of scraps lol.
Hugs
Michelle

Rae said...

I like your card set. Your choice of pattern paper kept them interesting. Great job!

Allison Rankin said...

What a great mix of cards...love your use of white space!

~amy~ said...

Oooohh....these turned out fantabulous Kristie!!!

Rose said...

fantastic !!! :D

Lila Castro said...

great job ! Love the papers
hugs
Lila

Heidi said...

thanks for all the great comments on my blog!

the onion image.. i frequently will just google for images and found this one! there's a ton of free clip art on the web!! then i manipulated the colors a little and simplified :)

http://www.eslcity.com/english/?doc=bbs/gnuboard.php&bo_table=teachers&page=3&wr_id=562

Shari said...

These are way cute!

Vickilyn said...

Love them all!! I will give you my address so you can get them mailed out! LOL


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