A vintage "Thank You'

 This card was created as a group "Thank You" to our General Manager who was moving to a new department. I needed something large enough for 15 people to sign, professional but still artistic. This is an 8 1/2 by 11 sheet folded in half. The challenge was figuring out how to fill this larger space without being cluttered.

 I opted to use layers, texture and embellishments for interest. The medallion stamp is heat embossed, then I ran the newsprint through the big shot for extra embossing. I used a piece of a sponge to pick up traces of Soft Suede ink then blotted it on the newsprint to create a vintage look.

 I realized after I added the ribbon, button and bow that no one could sign the card on the other side of it so I added this "Thanks" heat embossed and attached with black brads to the opposite side.

I had this extra, black button and I really like how it turned out, tied to the ribbon with the hemp string. I also cut away bits of the sides of the striped ribbon and roughed it up some to created a distressed look. This was a fun card to put together and I love the way it turned out.

Paper: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, First Edition Newsprint
Ink: Versamark (for embossing), Soft Suede (for aging)
Stamp: Large Medallion,  
Accessories: Black and White embossing powder, ribbon, hemp, glue dots, black brads

A basic birthday

These Happy Birthday cards were crafted during a recent stamp club get-together. I walked in having no idea what to make and borrowed a friend's pennant punch to play around this was the result.

 I was able to cut and punch out a dozen in two hours and then worked on assembling over a evening of catching up on 'Modern Family' :) I like having some simple, gender neutral birthday cards ready to in my stash.

Paper: Night of Navy, Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, Pear Pizazz, Whisper White
Ink: Night of Navy
Accessories: Twine, Pennant Punch, Dimensionals