Note Card Sets

Today I am sharing a set of note cards that were made based on dimensions shared at the Gina K Designs website for a Memory Keeper (you will find all the dimensions for this project at that site, as well). If you follow the link, you will see that the basic idea was also adapted for cards. The stamps used for this project were from the Sweet Dreams stamp set by Stampin' Up!

These note cards were fun and easy to make and when presented in the note card holder, are a terrific gift item. What I love about this project is you can design your cards to be fancy or simple . . . and either way, the recipient is going to love the set of note cards!! Thanks for taking the time to stop and visit today! Have a wonderful day!!

QKR Monday - Flag Day

Today is Flag Day; it is also my brother's birthday; and it is QKR Monday. If you were here for the Blog Hop this past weekend, you will recall the Waving Flag (#16112) stamp that I used to create a shaker card. Today, in honor of Flag Day, I have created another card featuring the Waving Flag stamp by QKR Stampede. As I mentioned in the Blog Hop, I put this stamp on my wish list the moment I saw it and couldn't wait to use it to make some cards.

This card is based on the Card Patterns Sketch 68:

For my card, the Waving Flag stamp image was colored with markers and stamped onto white card stock then cut out with an oval Nestabilities die, which was layered over a scallop oval that was also cut with a Nestabilities die. A piece of white taffeta ribbon was tied into a knot and a button adhered using a glue dot. The decorative papers are downloads from Gina K Designs. Be sure to stop by the QKR Stampede Blog to see another card made using the Waving Flag stamp and to learn a little about the history of Flag Day. Thanks for taking the time to stop by and visit. Have a terrific day!!

Tree Silhouettes - CardPatterns Sketch 64

This sketch was posted at the CardPatterns Sketch blog and I decided to "play along".

I didn't have a distinct idea for this card and it wound up being not only a very clean and simple design, but monochromatic, as well. Funny how things turn out! I used the Gina K Designs stamp set entitled Tree Silhouettes. I have only a couple Gina K Designs stamp sets, but have quite a wish list! Not only does Gina K sell stamp sets, but card stock, inks, and embellishments that coordinate, and digital papers. Each month, Gina K Designs releases new stamp sets, card stock colors, and coordinating embellishments. I am always amazed at the designs her team comes up with! Be sure to check out the Gina K online store.

The base of my card is Kraft card stock, layered with Very Vanilla and Garden Green card stock by Stampin' Up! The scallop edge was created using a Fiskars scallop punch and was cut twice--once on Garden Green, and once on Very Vanilla card stock. The scallops were then layered over one another, their position staggered. The trees image was stamped with Memento Cottage Ivy ink and was cut out and embossed with a Spellbinders Labels Three die. I sponged around the edge of the paper while still in the die and it created a somewhat misty/foggy look to the image. An ivory taffeta ribbon was added. Thanks for stopping by today and having a look! Have a GREAT day!!