When I saw the Just My Type stamp set my memory went right back to High School where I learned to type the correctly for speed. My memories also went to my mother who had a large Royal brand typewriter that she used all the time at our house. The round Hello below in the stamp set image reminded me of the letter keys with the little ridge around the edge so your fingers had a little place to rest without slipping off the key entirely. Typing definitely took more finger strength than today's computer keyboards.
Today's card set uses the Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper (DSP) and the Soft Shimmer Specialty Paper in each one along with the color coordinated "Hello". The cards look rich and elegant but they were easy to put together. Just stamps, ink and paper (plus a few brass butterflies!)
Because of how the Masterfully Made DSP was made with a torn edge look, I decided to imitate that look in my card designs. It helps to have some fingernails when tearing a narrow edge so the inside white of the paper will show through.
Just My Type Photopolymer Stamp Set
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Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper
The colors used in these cards were Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon, Berry Burst, and Lemon Lime Twist. I just love these bright bold colors! I hope you do too!
As I was designing the first three cards shown here, I thought it would be fun to have the Hello near the top of the card. But then, you know what happened? Then I said to myself, what if I try the Hello near the bottom of the card? So I did and you have three more cards to view below.
As you view the six cards, explore my different color combinations. Which one do you prefer? I'm in love with them all!
Berry Burst card base and Pretty Peacock Shimmer Layer.
Lemon Lime Twist card base and Berry Burst Shimmer Layer.
Pretty Peacock card base and Lost Lagoon Shimmer Layer.
Pretty Peacock card base and Berry Burst Shimmer Layer.
This card base was 4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2".
Lost Lagoon card base and Shimmer layer.
Lemon Lime Twist card base and Pretty Peacock Shimmer Layer.
You're probably wondering, did she fussy cut out all those circular letters? No, I have a very retired 3/4" circle punch that worked perfectly. But you can use a small circle die too if you'd rather. Each letter was raised up on one regular sized dimensional to given the card a little "pop"!
Cutting dimensions were:
Card base 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
Shimmer Layer and Inner Layer of Basic White were 4" x 5 1/4"
Masterfully Made DSP was 3 3/4" x 5"
Torn strip of DSP that the letters sit on were 1" x 3 3/4"
Envelope Flap of DSP was 2 3/8" x 6"
Shimmer Layer and Inner Layer of Basic White were 4" x 5 1/4"
Masterfully Made DSP was 3 3/4" x 5"
Torn strip of DSP that the letters sit on were 1" x 3 3/4"
Envelope Flap of DSP was 2 3/8" x 6"
I hope you'll give these easy bright cards a try. They are so cheery your friends will LOVE them!
Supplies Used:
Just My Type Stamp Set
Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper
Soft Shimmer Specialty Paper
Cardstock and Inks - Pretty Peacock, Lemon Lime Twist, Berry Burst, Lost Lagoon
Basic White cardstock and Medium Envelopes
Brass Butterflies
Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper
Soft Shimmer Specialty Paper
Cardstock and Inks - Pretty Peacock, Lemon Lime Twist, Berry Burst, Lost Lagoon
Basic White cardstock and Medium Envelopes
Brass Butterflies
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ReplyDeleteThanks so much Lori, they are bright aren't they?
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome! I am going to have to make a few! 😉 I like the hello at the bottom and I, too, have that retired 3/4" punch!
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting Tracy. I am glad you like this card design. Feel free to CASE.
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