Halloween Cards

 

These cards were created with paper I've had on hand for years. You can use a similar shade or style of paper and achieve your own unique design. I often use punches of various sizes to capture design elements from seasonal papers, and always follow up with swipes of Stickles glitter glue (it comes in a squeezable container for easy application) to add some sparkle.

Supplies to make these cards*

Cardstock Orange or Kraft or pre-cut and folded Kraft Cards and Envelopes I use a ton of these!

Tag punch (similar here)

Oval punch (similar here)

Round punch

Lace Scallop punch (similar here and here)

Ranger Stickles Glitter Glue (Crystal)

Halloween paper (similar here and here and here and here!

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Handmade Card {Sweet Baby Girl}

I had fun creating this sweet baby girl card. With a couple of twenty-something daughters, I am way past this stage of life, but it was fun to dip into the pastel colored baby scrapbook paper.

I didn't want to stick with a completely pink palette, so I picked up on the yellow and aqua tones for some contrast. The bright pink paper has quite a bit of glitter on it, satisfying my need to add a bit of sparkle to just about every card I create.

I work as a graphic artist and create art every day at work on the computer. On the weekends, especially in the winter, I like to get back to basics with the paper, scissors, glue and of course, glitter!

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Handmade Cards with Found Art

Inspiration for making cards comes from everywhere. This illustration is one I tore out of a Chicago Tribune Sunday Magazine and had pinned on my bulletin board for a few weeks. It was so pretty, a beautiful female face with emphasis on the eyes done in neutral tones. She wears a cap of flowers and a necklace to match that were colored by the artist. 

One day when sitting at my desk for inspiration, I pulled it down and decided to use the illustration in a card. I added some additional flowers, pearls and a little heart to dress her up further.

Now, what caption or phrase should I add to this greeting? Here's some that I am thinking of below; let me know what you think or if you have some ideas.

"Isn't it amazing what clever girls can do." This one was attributed to Peter Pan

"With strong wings, she flies." 

"Don't ever let anyone dull your sparkle." The card needs more glitter to have this phrase, but I do like it!

"A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart, and sings it back to you when you have forgotten how it goes."

"She believed she could, so she did."

And then there's always the plain and simple, "Happy Birthday." However, I think this beauty needs something a bit more special. Your ideas? Yes, please!

Saturday Card Crafting: Black Velvet {Merci}

I made so many of these cards I used up all the paper I originally bought for a paper crafting class I'm teaching this spring. Of course I can't find anything similar, so I'll have to improvise on the class project.

I made lots of thank you cards and birthday cards with this design. The paper has a velvet raised finish, which really set off the flowers on the bright background. I haven't found anything like it.

I go in streaks with my card making days. I'm determined to have handmade card for every occasion this year. They really are so much more personal than those that are store bought.

Hoping you have time to enjoy some creative time this weekend as well!

You're Sweet {I've Been Paper Crafting}

Just a tiny post between the holidays. Taking some time off to enjoy my girls being home from college for semester break. I received some cute gifts from co-workers and spent last evening crafting up some cute little thank you cards. I bet you can guess which one is my favorite...

Yep... my favorite is the vintage snowman card! I don't take the time often enough to craft these cards and I so enjoy it. Hope the holidays have given you some time to do what you love!