Good Morning to you! This is a FUN color palette for us to work with this week for the Pals Paper Art challenge! Hop on over to the site to see what the other designers came up with and then pull out your supplies and go to town to create a work of art! You know that you will have fun....here are the colors to play with!
I have been having a great time sharing with you different ways to give "gift cards" - this to me is just plain FUN!!!! Even if you did not want to put a gift card in, you could easily tuck in a special note or a "IOU" for something fun to do with the recipient!
The mat of Crumb Cake, (just a smidge smaller) was scored with the scoring tool.....this looks super rich in this color of paper! I know that it is hard to see in the photo but on the vertical sides I did 3 scores and the long ends I just did one score line.
For those of you that have not experienced our dies, the main thing that I adore that the finished product is already scored...it comes complete with the banner that I placed the sentiment on plus the little "postage area" - Stampin' Up! does a great job in these dies and trust me, you will use this one a bunch!
You know that I adore the sentiment words and this one is perfect for the season! Green Glue is the perfect adhesive for adhering!
I like to mat the envelope with a POP of color as I think it sets it off and you can see in this picture that I wrapped up the silver cording twice as I think it is a perfect finishing touch! (remember, this cording in both the gold and silver...I am sad - I adore it)
After I have my cording just as I want it - I them adhere this to the mat and then POPPED it up with Stampin' Dimensional
The finale....the lined envelope in the Red Envelope paper...darn, I am going to miss that when it leaves - stock up on it!!!
Can you see yourself using this die? I think that it is super fun and remember to think out of the box to use it in other ways! This size is a perfect one to make and tuck a note in when you give someone a handmade goodie, (like some cookies or bread) - it is so easy , just a crank thru Mr. Big Shot - adhere, done!
I have shared with you that I used to not be a fan of Gift Cards....but now, I am a huge fan of them....WHY? = Easy......you can get what you want and more importantly....you can spend more time with family and friends and not be stressed with fighting the lines of the store!
I hope that this post has made you smile and I hope that you will hit that SHOP NOW button and snatch up this great die! If you want to just click below in the scrolling store you can see a larger, more detailed description of the product!
I am super excited to be able to order from the new catalog today....one of the BEST perks in being a SUD....you should consider getting the starter kit and fill it with NEWBIES from the catalog.....get $125.00 for just $99.00 and it ships for free!
It simply does not get any easier than that.....no strings....just fun newbies! - Email me if you have questions! Have a fabulous day and go make someone smile!
What a great card! Love the design and colors. Polka dots just make me smile! The postage stamp is so adorable with the heart and dashes and is a great finishing touch. Hugs!
Posted by: Mary Ann H. | December 03, 2015 at 07:30 AM
I absolutely love it! I don't have the die, but I'm hoping I can duplicate it myself. It might take a little figuring here. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Sue C | December 03, 2015 at 08:51 AM
This is adorable! I love the envelope on the card idea!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | December 03, 2015 at 09:12 AM
Very cute and fits the challenge perfectly! Love how you matted the card holder - really pops with color! The little heart postage stamp part is the cutest! We could use the Santa circle from the hostess set as the cancellation stamp instead or if it is for a birthday punch out the little cake or something. Brian King was showcasing the on sale paper pack on his site and had that birthday card I love with a circle piece. Sorry to get off track - you said think outside the box so my imagination kicked in. Just had a good but cold walk with Ted and a Diet Coke, so what can I say? Who wouldn't want to get a gift card from you as the packaging is always the best part!
Posted by: Chris R. from Iowa | December 03, 2015 at 09:22 AM
Cute idea! I love the accent of the little banner with the heart on it! Thanks for sharing!
I hope I will be able to order tonight! Yay!
Cyberhugs!
Posted by: Bridget | December 03, 2015 at 09:34 AM
Love this simply way to make a gift card special!
Posted by: Mary Fish | December 03, 2015 at 10:03 AM
Great way to showcase a gift card! I love this die...it's addicting. I've got a little box full of gift card holder I've made for different occasions--ready to go!
Posted by: Tricia D | December 03, 2015 at 10:53 AM
Susan, I love how you made the gift card envelop a part of the card. What a great idea, and still looks so CAS.
Posted by: Lynn Hoyt | December 03, 2015 at 08:00 PM
What a cute idea! Don't yet have the die, but now it's on my"must have" list.
Posted by: Pam | December 03, 2015 at 10:53 PM
Super cute~ Why don't I have that thinlit set?
Posted by: Patti MacLeith | December 03, 2015 at 11:44 PM
Such a clever idea! Clean, smile and FUN!
Posted by: Michelle Gleeson | December 05, 2015 at 05:50 AM
Reminds me of another special gift card... :)
Posted by: Katy | December 05, 2015 at 01:37 PM
Very sweet gift card, Susan. I loved that idea also!! :)
Posted by: Katy | December 05, 2015 at 01:38 PM
Another fabulous card Susan! Terrific idea to create a "home" for a gift card in the design of the card. I love all of the little "Susan" touches you added - the embossed lines, stitches and the sweet little heart.
Posted by: Dana | December 06, 2015 at 02:48 AM
What a great card! I love the use of the gift card holder outside the card all tied up with a bow. :-) The Very Vanilla accent with the heart and the stitching is just darling!
Posted by: Lisa Ann Bernard | December 08, 2015 at 02:05 PM