Cards, Cards, And More Cards!

I thought today I'd share a few cards I've made. I am trying to use some of my retired CTMH products to make room for the new products. Also, I love showing others they are appreciated...and how better than a card (with a personal note inside), right?!

Ready-To-Assemble Thank You Card Kits ~ Homemade Cards...A Fast & Easy Way To Thank Everyone For Your Holiday Gifts!

I thought today I'd share some easy, ready-to-assemble, card kits called "Cut Above" (Thank You cards to thank everyone for the gifts you and your family received for the holidays). Each kit makes 10 cards and it comes with just about everything you need...you just need to add the stamp set "Victorian Gratitude" (M1131) (also ink and a 2X2 block if you don't already have these 2-3 items in your stash). The kits are great if you want to give out handmade cards but don't have a lot of time in your schedule. Check out how fast these cards can be put together! There are also a few other stamps you could buy (see the top link) to make them birthday cards or just a way to say "Hello". 

Check Out These Simple To Make Cards!

I thought today I'd share a few card ideas you can make using the "Sangria" paper pack. The Gold Foil Tape (Z3129) adds a little bling to the design (this is a new product you can find in the catalog). The stamp set used is called "A Thousand Thanks" (C1625). The little gems are also new "Pink Enamel" (Z3091). I love sending "Thank You" cards so these are great, simple cards I can make...which is why I wanted to share them with you.  

Ready-To-Assemble Birthday and Thank You Card Kits ~ Homemade Cards That Fit Into Your Busy Schedule!

I thought today I'd share some easy, ready-to-assemble, card kits called "Cut Above" (Happy Birthday or Thank You). Each kit makes 10 cards and it comes with just about everything you need...you just need to add the stamp set "You Mean The World To Me" (B1467) (also ink and a 2X2 block if you don't already have these 2-3 items in your stash). The kits are great if you want to give out handmade cards but don't have a lot of time in your schedule. Check out how fast these cards can be put together! I love it!

Ps. There are 2 other kits still available for the holidays / Christmas if you want to get a jump start on making your cards.

Need Thank You Card Ideas?

I thought today I'd share some cards that I made. I can never have too many "Thank You" cards. I love sending them out (to people who purchase from my website) or giving them to the teachers at my children's school. I used the paper pack Ivy Lane (just retired). I started making the card kit and decided to change them a little and make them "Thank You" cards. I think they came out cute!   

WOTG ~ Pathfinding Cardmaking Kit ~ Great Fall Cards! Great Thank You Cards!

I thought I would share with you today the Pathfinding Cardmaking WOTG kit (G1083). Most of the Workshop On The Go kits are for scrapbooking but this kit is for making cards. With this kit you have enough products to make 15 beautiful cards. There are 3 designs (with instructions)...also included is a special D-size stamp set, 1 Pathfinding paper, 4 cardstock sheets of paper, Sequin Gold Assortment, Bronze Shimmer Trim and 15 cards & envelopes. This card kit is great...if you know me...then you know I love giving out "Thank You" cards! So, if you're looking for an easy to put together card kit...you've just found it. 

Thank You Card Ideas

I thought today I'd share the cards I made to give to my children's teachers. Both my children had a "Back To School" night this week. So, if you know me (or follow my blog or Facebook page) you know I like to send "Thank You" cards to the teachers for staying late and letting us visit their classroom.

This photo has some of the cards I made for the guy teachers...this year between the two children we have a lot of guy teachers. I kept them very simple...wasn't sure the guys would like bling. I also used a few of the cards I made with the Laughing Lola paper I shared not too long ago (I used them for the ladies). Anyway, the paper I used and the stamp sets are all retired. I try to use retired products to show you that it's good to use up supplies you have to make space for the brand new stuff. Maybe this weekend I'll make something with new products. So make sure to check back here next week!  

More Laughing Lola Thank You Cards!

I thought today I'd share the rest of the "Thank You" cards I made using the Laughing Lola paper. I think they all came out pretty nice. What do you think?

Need Some "Thank You" Card Ideas? Check These Cards Out And Stop Back On Friday For The Rest Of Them!

If you know me...you know I love to give out "Thank You" cards so I made a bunch to have on hand. I thought I'd share some of them with you today to give you a few ideas! I made the cards using the Laughing Lola paper pack. This paper pack is going to be retired at the end of the month. So if you like this paper put an order in right away before it sells out!

Thank You Cards Using The Crayon Technique ~ Easy and Fun!

I thought today I'd share a few cards I made for customers who purchased CTMH products from my website. I used a new (to me) technique. On the top paper I random stamped and then used a white crayon to outline the flowers. Then I sponged on crystal blue (on the 1st card) and pacifica (on the 2nd card) ink.

 

The list of products I used:

~white crayon (from my kid's stash)

~cards - white X254

~shimmer trim - black Z1809 (on 2nd card)

~black sparkles Z1754       

~Ariana X7179B (on 1st card)

~Jubilee paper X7181B (on 2nd card)

~sponge Z697

~Inks -black Z2105, crystal blue Z2117, and pacifica Z2192

~stamp sets -Love This B1432 & Banner Wishes B1438

 

I think they came out cute! Which one do you like best?

 

 

 

 

I Never Seem To Have Enough Thank You Cards! How About You?

I thought today I'd share a few "Thank You" cards I made for people who put orders in with me. I used Lollydoodle (X7183B) and Ivy Lane (X7178B) paper packs. The "Thank You" stamp set (M1029) and the stamp set from the WOTG Lollydoodle Cardmaking Kit (G1080). Also, the shimmer trim Silver (Z1799) and Purple (Z1919). (FYI~ If you get the WOTG kit it includes the lollydoodle paper and the silver shimmer trim.) I think the cards came out cute! 

Need Some Thank You Card Ideas For Teachers ~ Back To School Night?

I thought today I'd share the cards I made on Monday. Both my children had a "Back To School" night last week. If you know me (or follow my blog or Facebook page) you know I like to send "Thank You" cards to the teachers for staying late and letting us visit their classroom. I love being able to be a part (even if it isn't for very long) of my children's day. See where they hang out and see what they are learning.

This year my daughter started middle school...which means I now have to make a whole bunch of cards. She has 7 teachers...4 of which are guys. So I made 4 plain cards and 4 a little more decorated. I used retired paper with a school theme because I want to start clearing out some of my retired products. This is a perfect reason to use some of it up. It's a win-win...I get a little more space in my cabinet for new products and I get to say how much I appreciate the job the teachers do. Hopefully they like the cards.

 

Ps. The picture of the cards where I used paper that looks like books...wasn't a very good picture...the card on the right is the true color of the paper. For some reason I couldn't get a good picture.   

Thank You Cards Using The "Dream Pop" Paper Pack ~ May's Special

Over the weekend I was able to put together 2 Thank You cards I needed. I used the new (sneak peek) paper pack that is going to be May's special "Dream Pop". If you didn't see my post on Friday you'll want to go check it out! This paper pack is just adorable! I love the colors and the designs! Super cute! I added the black shimmer trim (Z1809) to really make it pop too!

The 2nd photo is the inside of the card on the right side (in the 1st picture). I love how the flowers came out two-toned too on that card.

Need A Few Thank You Card Ideas?

I thought today I'd share a few "Thank You" cards I made for people who put orders in with me. On the top card I used the paper pack "Dakota" (X7157B). I used the stamp set "A Friend Like You" (B1410) and a few of the new "Artisan Studs" (Z1816).  

The second card I used the paper pack "Chantilly" (X7163B) and 2 different stamp sets. I used "Card Word Puzzle" (C1494) for the "Thank You" and I used "Distressed Backgrounds" (D1544) to make a design on the buttercup paper. It's hard to see in the photo but it gives the card a more finished look. There was also some black paper added to really have the Chantilly paper pop...and a strip of pear paper to brighten it up. (This card started from a kit I bought from my scrapbook buddy Dawn Heuft but I totally changed it...I wanted a simpler card that could be mailed.) Which card to you like better?   

Dakota Paper Used For Thank You Cards ~ What Do You Think?

I thought today I'd share a few "Thank You" cards I made for people who put an order in with me. I used the paper pack "Dakota" (X7157B). I love this paper! (FYI~ This paper pack will not be available in the new catalog.) I also used another favorite product I love: Studs (Z1705). And on the one card I added some black hemp (Z282).

So, if you want to be next to receive a card from me...put an order in on my website! Click HERE to order!   

Need A Few Simple Card Ideas?

Last night I made a few simple "Thank You" cards. I had a few other sellers (from other direct sales companies) send me some information about their company. I wanted to let them know I received their information and I appreciated the time they took to send it to me.

The one card I used the "Claire" paper pack (X7166B) and the other paper is from "Surf's Up" (X7168B). I also used a piece of chipboard and stamped it with a stamp that came with the Cricut "Artiste" collection (Z1790) on each of the cards. Nothing fancy...but these colors are really getting me into the Spring mood.   

Video ~ Clearly The Best: The Magic of Monograms ~ Great Stamps To Use For Thank You Cards!

I thought I would share a video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "Clearly The Best: The Magic of Monograms". They share the new monogram stamps...and some great ideas on what you can make using them! I thought with the holidays coming you might like to make "Thank You" cards...or get a few gift ideas. So, take a few minutes and enjoy the video!

Need A Card For A Teacher? How About A Thank You Card?

I thought I would share today a few cards that I made. I needed some "Thank You" cards and I wanted to use the "Scholastic" paper pack since one of the cards is for someone who was a hostess for a garthering...and she happens to be a teacher. So, this paper is right up her alley. I am planning to send her the card with a little thank you gift too. I'll post the gift I made on Monday so remember to check back to see it. In the meantime, here are the cards I made.