Friday, May 13, 2011

Note Card Set

I was asked to make a note card set for the pastors wife that will be speaking at my church's mother daughter banquet at the end of the month. We are giving her a nice thank you basket filled with lots of goodies.

I decided to use a note card folder I purchased quite a while ago from Papertrey Ink and designed my Lauren Meader . It is a great folder which I have used a few times already.

For the butterflies on the folder I used a new to me set from Kitchen Sink Stamps. The paper is the beautiful white diamond from Paper Temptress that I use quite often. I did not take a photo of the shimmer since there are quite a few photos already for this post, lol

I adhered the inside pockets backward on purpose since the folds to make it look like an envelope were not even for some reason. I think it was my printer having a hard time with the card stock. I punched the half circles to help remove the cards and envelopes easily. I actually like the pockets better this way. I did notice while editing the photos that I should have stamped the butterflies the other way, lol.
 
I made 2 of each card to include in the set. In this group picture you can see the pretty shimmer of the white diamond used for the folder, which I also used on the 2nd from the right card. All of the cards were made with colored shimmer card stock and the paper truly makes the folder and set look stunning.

Since these are note cards, I left then inside blank for lots of writing room. The paper really makes it look pretty anyway, lol Here are some photos of the individual cards.


I had a hard time making these so that they will not cost extra postage. Embellishing without pearls, rhinestones, flowers, bows, and all that fun stuff is not easy, lol I hope she likes them.

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Daring Cardmakers: the darling "bugs" of May (desinger paper does not count), I chose butterflies
Creative Cowgirls: anything goes
Scrappy Frogs: anything goes
Crazy Challenge: anything goes
Make It Monday: anything goes

Hugs,

22 comments:

Lisa Jane said...

what a beautiful little card set . I love the butterflies ... they are gorgeous
Thanks for linking up to Make it Monday
Lisa x

Unknown said...

Beautiful card set! I try to make my cards P.O. friendly & it is so hard. Great job! Thank you for joining us @ Creative Cowgirls Challenge!

Sarah-Jane said...

I saw your creation on make it monday. Very pretty, your very talented. xx

lisa808 said...

Very pretty set.

patriziawithaz said...

Hi Sandy. I just popped over from Make it Monday to have a looked at your lovely project. So pretty and love the butterflies x

Unknown said...

Hi saw this on Make it Monday - what a beautiful gift to give and receive.

Jo said...

These are fantastic - a very pretty set

jo x

Shirley-Anne said...

What a stunning gift .It will be loved I am sure .Thanks for sharing and linking to make it Monday .

Lynda said...

Gorgeous gift card set and that Butterfly is beautiful - thanks for joining in with Daring Cardmakers.

Lynda xxx

Kathy said...

What fab crafting Sandy. The butterfly note set is just beautiful and perfect for The Daring Cardmakers' Darlin' BUGS of May challenge this week.

Amy Tidd said...

Beautiful! Love the butterflys (but also your use of the medallion stamp - which is one of my favourite!!) Amy x

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Sharon (glitterangel) said...

They're wonderful, really pretty.

Favorite Favors said...

These cards are very beautiful Sandy!!!! Great job; I'm sure she'll love it.

Mary J said...

Hello Sandy! Wow, this is incredible - I love it! Thx for linking up to the Make It Monday party!

Mary J x

coldwaters2 said...

Wowwwwww Sandy this is one super project it looks so expensive and very beautiful you have done a truly wonderful job with this.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Dee said...

Beautiful set. I'm sure they will really enjoy receiving it.

Lythan said...

What a fabulous gift set - the thought and care you put into it shows! Thanks for joining in with the Darlin' bugs of May challenge at Daring Cardmakers this week:)

Unknown said...

Sandy,

Beautiful cards... I am sure the pastor's wife will absolutely love it. Thank you for visiting my blog.. I am now a follower of your blog.

Dolly Mixtures said...

I love the way you used Lauren's template(I was so sad to see her leave PTI). The stamped butterflies are coloured to perfection and you have filled it with a lovley selection of pretty pastel cards. A lovely gift.

scrapn_momof2 said...

Sandy, this is just so so beautiful. What a beautiful and thoughtful gift!!

Sherri said...

These are gorgeous! Simple yet elegant. I love all of the colors and the lace and ribbon make them perfect.

By the way...I posted a photo of the blog candy you sent to me...thank you so much, I love everything about it and look forward to creating with everything that was in the box. Thank you again for your kindness.

sherri-ladybugscrapperfriend@blogspot.com

Poppet said...

I am sure the pastor's wife will love this little set. It looks so elegant and I love the different styles you have used on the notelets.

Thank you for sharing your wonderful project with us at the Creative Cowgirls Challenge. :-) xx