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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You Make My Heart Sing... Craft Class Card

I'm putting the finishing touches on my handmade greeting card class tonight. Here's my favorite from the group of cards that we're making...

I have to admit turquoise and pink is one of my often-used color combinations. I'm a bit punch-crazy as well, there are four different layered punches on this card. My newest addition to my punch collection is the Martha Stewart Wildflower Layering Punch. It's the second one from the top, just underneath the butterfly. I especially like punching these layered shapes out from paper with glitter on it. The paper I used this time is from the Heidi Swapp Sugar Chic collection.

I'll share the other cards another day... just about time to leave for the class!

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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Vintage Christmas Cards {Repurposed}

I have a great collection of beautiful vintage Christmas cards. I enjoy the hunt at flea markets and antique shops, looking for the images that catch my eye. Many times it's a deer, jolly Santa, cute puppy or pink or white Christmas tree that catches my eye. All of the cards have one thing in common--beautiful graphics and {still} gorgeous colors.

They don't print cards like they used to. I don't know if it is the paper or the inks, but the color on these cards is stunning. Many times a photo or scan of them to put online just doesn't do them justice.

Another hobby {it's a long list...} I have is making handmade greeting cards. One of my favorite techniques is to take the images from vintage greeting cards and use them in my new creations.

I had the pleasure of teaching a paper crafting class recently, and here are two of the cards we made using vintage greeting card images. (You can see a tutorial for of the paper rosette magnets we made HERE). The graphics add such a touch of whimsy to the cards. I always seem to add a touch of glitter to every card as well.

If you have a blog or Pinterest board that features vintage greeting cards or new cards you have made using vintage greeting card images... do share in a comment--I'd love to be inspired by your creations!

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