The cards I stamp most often are Birthday Cards after all everyone has a birthday right? Sympathy cards are a strong 2nd.
What cards do you need most often?
I stamped up a stack of these birthday cards to prepare for the coming year. I often get them stamped even addressed but sometimes they don't get to the mailbox on time so I really should just stamp them all happy belated birthday LOL.
Do find tieing bows a challenge? Then you would love the Stampin' Up! 2017-2019 In Color Bitty Bows.
The little bows are all pre-made and have a little self-adhesive glue dot on the back, just peel and stick.
Card Supplies and Measurements
- The card base is made using the Whisper White Thick cardstock (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") which is the perfect choice.
- The designer paper is the Oh So Eclectic Designer Series Paper (4" x 5-1/4").
- The little banners are Night of Navy (3/4" x 4") and Rich Razzleberry (1/2" x 3-1/4")
- The mat is Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock (2-1/2" x 3-1/4")
- The Happy Birthday sentiment is from the Happy Birthday Gorgeous stamp set and stamped in Night of Navy Classic Ink.
- This card was topped off with the Lemon Lime Twist Bitty Bow.
Have a wonderful week stampers, we are in the throws of a Winter Storm Warning with up to 4" of snow which isn't the real issue it is the 55 mile an hour winds that will be blowing the snow around.
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Deborah F. says
That is really gorgeous! I love the papers! wow!
Barb Youngs says
Love the idea of keeping it simple. Those are the type of cards I like to make. Pretty card. Thank you for sharing your time, talents and imagination.
Kimberly says
All of your cards are so interesting. You add techniques, fun folds and alternate uses for stamps and/or dies, just to name a few. The Sunday Sketches are fabulous. Have worked my way out of my comfort zone and tried more card designs.
Tracy Grauer says
I make birthday cards the most often also! Sympathy cards are usually the hardest to make for me…sadness. Thanks for the inspiration today! I think I’ll make something similar!
Patsy Waggoner says
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Thanks Deborah, the paper is so bright beautiful great color combo.
Patsy Waggoner says
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Thanks so much Kimberly, Appreciate your encouraging words. Glad you are trying some new designs in your card making!
Patsy Waggoner says
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Than you Tracy for your comment today it means a great deal. I always have a supply of Sympathy cards made ahead of time as they are too hard to make at the specific time.
Patsy Waggoner says
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Thanks Barb, always appreciate your notes a great deal! I love clean and simple as it is doable for everyone.
Kathy Beemer says
Fun card. Love the DSP and the bow.
Laurie says
Patsy,
I make birthday and encouragement/thinking of you cards the most. Sympathy would come next. We have always sent a photo card at Christmas, but now with an empty nest I’m wondering how much longer we’ll be doing that! I may just have to make Christmas cards, too. 🙂
Sounds like you are expecting a blizzard! Stay safe and warm!
Patsy Waggoner says
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Laurie I know when we had an empty nest I sent more cards but now with grandchildren I find myself wanting to share those photos so I often make a card and tuck a photo inside as so many look forward to my Christmas Cards.
Karen L says
What a bright, cheery card! I make mostly birthday cards…..we have quite a large blended family, plus all the grandkids & now greats are coming along!!!! I do have a couple of people that ask for “special” cards for some occasions such as weddings, graduations & baby showers…….I always enjoy the challenge. But, as we age, I do seem to have to make more sympathy cards which are always difficult. Plus, I make all my Christmas cards…….that is about 55 cards there. I stamp almost every day…..but it is a type of “therapy” for me…….I love it! And I enjoy seeing your ideas for different cards & use them as they are or for a jumping off point for a card of my own. Thank you for sharing your ideas & talent on your blog.
Patsy Waggoner says
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That is awesome that you stamp all your Christmas Cards – I know the ones that come in the standard hand stamped envelope are the first ones I open I haven’t started mine yet and better get going
Becky Gray says
Patsy!!
I love your beautiful card and enjoy casing them! They give me inspiration!! As 2018 begins I’m planning on making at least 2 different designs for each stamp set I own (and that’s a lot)!! My idea is to make at least 4 cards of each design each week. I did have a large stash of cards but sold most of them at my craft fairs I attended this past November and December.
Just wanted to share my idea as a New Years Resolution!!!
Loving your blog and inspiration!!
Becky Gray
Patsy Waggoner says
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Thank You Becky, Nothing gives me more pleasure than stampers using their stamps! Great goal for 2018!
Janice H. Chung says
What a very lovely and cheerful card. I make about 50 birthday cards a month to send to people in my church and very large family. Thank you for displaying your wonderful idea. –Jan
Patsy Waggoner says
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That is so wonderful of you to stamp and send a card to people in your church. When our children were growing up a lady from church send them a card every year, they still talk about it. Means a great deal to people especially handmade!