My younger sister and her family have been visiting us in Iowa this week. They are returning home to Georgia tomorrow morning. Jenn mentioned she would love some Congrats cards to send out to her team mates. So what do you do when you have one hour to whip up ten cards and envelopes? First, I grabbed a package of Stampin’ Up! Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes. There are 20 cards and envelopes for only $6. The cards are 5″ x 3 1/2″ and are big enough to be mailed. I got started by stamping random dots using Real Red, Bermuda Bay and Rich Razzleberry. When I say random, I must tell you that this is tough for me. I’m actually a retired Accountant. Most accountants like things organized and evenly spaced. Even after stamping for 13 years, I have to remind myself, “let the dots fall off the page and some can be closer or farther apart, it’s OK if two dots of the same color are close to each other.” I bet there’s some accountants and others who understand exactly what I’m talking about. 🙂 Anyway, the Razzleberry dots are made with a pencil eraser instead of a stamp. The sentiments are from the retired stamp set, Bravo.
I learned something new today! This picture is the first collage I’ve ever made. I’ve been asked to be a guest designer on Craft Project Central and there’s several things I need to learn. The first thing on my list was to learn to make a collage for Pinterest, so hopefully I’ll be much better at it by September.
We had a wonderful time at the annual Olson family reunion today in Odebolt, Iowa. My aunt and uncle hosted everyone at their farm today. My Aunt Irene made a wonderful picnic lunch with delicious homemade ice cream and melt in your mouth Sugar cookies (made with my grandmother’s recipe) for dessert. The little cousins got several rides around the farm in the John Deere Gator. I have several pictures I’ll show you tomorrow.
Hope you’re having a great weekend!
Blessings,
Beth 🙂
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Sounds good! I look forward to it!
Hi Robin, I’ll PM you!
Hi Kathy, Thanks for the sweet comment. The largest circle came from a retired set, Sweet Shapes. The medium size circle is also from a Stampin’ Up! set but I don’t know which one. I have a couple stamps on my desk that have been there for years because they got separated from their set and I thought I might figure it out someday. LOL Anyway, you can use any size circles for a similar effect. I do sometimes think less is more in card design, however I see many beautiful cards with lots of elements.
Hi Beth, love the perkiness of your cards! This is a reminder to me that I don’t have to have a busy design. I am not an accountant but somehow I think I need a number of elements in my cards. Don’t know what causes me to think that way! Would you please tell me what you used to make the larger circles?
Thank you for sharing.
Next week I could! That would be so much fun!
Great minds think alike! We just seem odd to the rest of the world 🙂
Robin, do you have a couple hours to come stamp with me while you’re in Iowa?
Super cute card! Quick and easy too’
I’m in Marshalltown until the 22nd. Having my first Iowa sweet corn today!
LOVE YOUR CONGRATS CARDS. AND LIKE YOU, I AM A MATH PERSON AND I CANNOT DO RANDOM DOTS! I ALSO CAN’T ESTIMATE–HAS TO BE EXACT. THAT’S WHY I HAVE A HARD TIME DOING SCRAP QUILTS–I TEND TO MAKE EVERYTHING MATCH AND LINE UP.
Hi Jacqueline,
You just made my day! Thanks for the very sweet comment!
I really enjoy seeing your cards. Just like today, they are different and very interesting. Keep up your wonderful work for all of us and thanks so much for sharing.