Card set - a great gift
Hi!
I got several emails asking about my vacation. First - yes - I still plan on posting on my blog from there. I am hoping to at least! :) Second - yes - I still love St. John first and foremost. We just decided to do something a bit different. :)
I thought I would share what I made for my mother-in-law for her birthday. I always make her sets of cards. This year I made a few extras for her to share with a friend who liked them.
Here are the first ones. I used soft pink Hero Arts notecards and turned them inside out. I like to do this for a white outside and the fun pink inside. :) I Cuttlebuged them with the dots, trimmed them and rounded the corners. The strip across each card is Cuttlebugged with a dot border. Behind each Martha Stewart dimensional flower, I tucked a knot of green silk ribbon. The green piece is scalloped-edged with the Stampin' Up border punch. Finally, I stamped with a variety of greetings from my new favorite Papertrey Ink set.
This next part of the set is made in a very similiar way, but simplier. I used a mix of silk ribbon colors.
Supplies:
Papertrey Ink Heartfelt Basics stamps
Cuttlebug Swiss Dots and Border Embossing
Martha Stewart dimensional flower stickers
Creative Impressions Silk Ribbons
Hero Arts Notecards
don't you just love those MS flowers...I stocked up on them as well!!
Posted by: minnesota michelle | December 30, 2008 at 09:32 PM
these are gorgeous card sets jennifer! love all the cuttlebug goodness on them!
Posted by: laura vegas | December 30, 2008 at 09:47 PM
Gotta love the Cuttlebug! These cards are too sweet.
Posted by: heather gates | December 30, 2008 at 10:01 PM
these are really beautiful, Jennifer!
Posted by: Sonda T | December 30, 2008 at 10:03 PM
CB has a dotted border set and no one told me?? I love embossed dots!!
These are really terrific Jenn! The color is perfect...not too bright, not too plain.
And i want silk ribbon SO bad but I can't seem to find it at the stores.
Have a great trip!
Posted by: Carla | December 30, 2008 at 10:24 PM
Those are beautiful, what a great gift!
Posted by: Terry | December 30, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Beautiful cards. Can I borrow the idea for my daughter's 1st bday card invites?
Posted by: KathyChen | December 30, 2008 at 10:49 PM
Thanks for sharing the pretty cards for your mother-in-law. She must be thrilled to get these lovingly-made cards! I just got a CB and you have inspired me to put it into great use! Happy 2009!
Posted by: Virginia L. | December 30, 2008 at 10:52 PM
So adorable! I love giving friends sets of cards (the ones that don't make cards). I will have to look for those MS flowers!!!
Posted by: Linda | December 30, 2008 at 10:58 PM
Jennifer
These are just wonderful to have and give as gift sets. They are real smart looking. I am really starting to like this set from Papertrey too. I am saving to place an order. I want five different sets. So hard to pick.
I really like the look of the MS flowers too. I like the texture and colors.
Happy Packing
Sandi N.
Posted by: Sandi | December 30, 2008 at 11:12 PM
Wow wow wow wow wow wow!!! I cannot tell you how much I love these!!!
Posted by: Melanie Brown | December 30, 2008 at 11:19 PM
Oh Jennifer, I love these.So simple and Spring like. Enjoy your vacation, what a fab hubby you have!!!
Posted by: Debra | December 30, 2008 at 11:28 PM
Wow, Jen! These are very, very lovely! They're very simple yet elegant! I like them a lot!
:o>............Yaneri
Posted by: Yaneri | December 31, 2008 at 12:27 AM
This card set is absolutely beautiful. I also gave my mom a card set, last time we've met. She told me she isn't going to use them, because she wants to cherish it... I was a bit upset but then I thought: "well, it's hers. She can do whatever she feels best doing. My job is to make more and more of these, until she feels confident enough to use them" ;)
Posted by: Avital | December 31, 2008 at 12:35 AM
They are such Happy and bright cards. Gorgeous Jennifer! Have fun on your vacation! Happy New Year to you and your family!
Posted by: Elizabeth | December 31, 2008 at 01:00 AM
OMG Stunning as usual!
Posted by: Wendy in MD | December 31, 2008 at 01:27 AM
aww! they are so pretty!!! I think those colors make people feel happy!!!
Posted by: Tere A. | December 31, 2008 at 02:23 AM
Beautiful cards, Jennifer. I feel inspired to try doing something like this for my mum's b'day in May. if I start now, I might just get them done in time! I've just bought the CB dots this week, having discovered they work in my ancient Sissix - how excited am I! Have a very happy New Year, and a great time away. Praying that 2009 will be a year of great blessings for you and yours. Thanks to the Lord for the way he's blessed all us in Blogland through your gift of creativity and your beautiful gentle spirit (1 Peter 3:4)
Posted by: Helen | December 31, 2008 at 03:11 AM
so sweey cards! I <3 them!
So cool colours, so sweet(I say that to everithing.... ;))! Me like!
//Kicken 13 years old from sweden
Posted by: kicken | December 31, 2008 at 07:12 AM
those are so darling!! I love that dot cb die, guess I am going to have to add that to my wish list now :)
Posted by: Nancy Hyland | December 31, 2008 at 08:03 AM
These cards are absolutely beautiful! Happy New Year and enjoy your vacation!
Posted by: Kathy H | December 31, 2008 at 08:07 AM
Hey,
I tried commenting last night but my hubby's laptop wouldn't let me for some reason...
Anyways, LOVE these card sets Jennifer. I'm sure your mother-in-law was thrilled. My hubby sat down beside me as I was looking and said, 'Those are really nice. I like the rounded corner theme.' Hey, he's got good taste. ;)
I'm sure you'll have a wonderful vacation. Don't worry about us bloggies - we'll still be here when you get back.
Posted by: Sarah M | December 31, 2008 at 08:25 AM
GORGEOUS cards, Jennifer! What great gifts! I MUST get a Cuttlebug!! ;) Have a wonderful day! Hugs!
Posted by: kristina | December 31, 2008 at 08:29 AM
Jennifer, these note cards are gorgeous. Just love them. I'm definitely going to have to try making some.
Posted by: africanfootprint | December 31, 2008 at 08:52 AM
Oh, and since I don't have a CB... do you have any hints as to how I could get the embossed dots?
Posted by: africanfootprint | December 31, 2008 at 08:54 AM
The cards are just stunning! I just love all the details and colors on these cards. Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Posted by: StampinCathy | December 31, 2008 at 09:56 AM
Beautiful.. As always.. Relax and Enjoy your vacation.. Doesn't that mean NO working.. We can view your previous goodies whie you are gone. Happy and Safe 2009
Posted by: Loriann | December 31, 2008 at 09:57 AM
These cards are so pretty.
Have fun on vacation!
Posted by: Steph R | December 31, 2008 at 10:24 AM
Wow, what a gorgeous set of cards! I bet she loved them!
Posted by: Heather Moll | December 31, 2008 at 10:46 AM
Wow, those cards are just beautiful, what a great gift!
Posted by: Chelle | December 31, 2008 at 10:47 AM
Very nice card set indeed. So cute and simple. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: kim/radiogirl | December 31, 2008 at 12:41 PM
Ohhh so lovely---what a treat. Love the colors you used...fresh and sweet.
Melis
Posted by: Melissa Phillips | December 31, 2008 at 12:50 PM
What a great gift idea. I love what you made. Gorgeous! I have never seen those Martha Stewart flowers before.
Posted by: Anthonette | December 31, 2008 at 12:55 PM
Your cards are so **HAPPY** they're full of blessings even before you read the messages! Thank you for sharing them. Best wishes for a fabulous trip and every good and wonderful thing to you in the New Year.
Posted by: Kerry | December 31, 2008 at 01:29 PM
great idea! I love the result :-)
Posted by: Nina | December 31, 2008 at 02:11 PM
Those cards are just too cute! I have never tried the MS flowers, but will certainly give it a whirl! Great BLOG, Great instructions!
Posted by: Marilyn | December 31, 2008 at 03:02 PM
These cards are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing! Happy New Year.
Posted by: Emmy | December 31, 2008 at 03:53 PM
How colorful! ! ! My Mom has a group of friends who have been together, some for almost 30 years. I made them small albums a few years ago to celebrate that friendship. I think we might be celebrating friendship again. Simple, colorful, fun They will love it. Thanks for the idea. :-)
Posted by: Roz Rhorer | December 31, 2008 at 03:56 PM
Beautiful cards, I'm sure your mom (& her friend) loved them! Enjoy your time away! May you be refreshed.
Posted by: naisula | January 01, 2009 at 01:11 AM
These cards are just wonderful! I hope you don't mind if I use your design.
Happy New Year to you and your family. :)
Posted by: Anna D | January 01, 2009 at 01:20 AM
Wow - those sets look so great! Thanks so much for sharing with us!
Posted by: Becs Attwood | January 01, 2009 at 03:51 AM
These cards are so fresh and wonderful! What a lucky mother-in-law! Happy New Year to the McGuires!
Posted by: donna mikasa | January 01, 2009 at 05:45 AM
Jennifer, these cards are absolutely stunning. They are so crisp, clean and perfect colors. What a fantastic way to start off MY New Year; getting inspired by these cards. I can't wait to get back into the routine of stamping again. Will return my daughter back to Ohio State on Sunday and my other daughter back to high school on Monday, and my stamping can begin!!! :)Thank you so much for sharing all these pics and looking forward to many inspiring posts this year.
Posted by: Barb W | January 01, 2009 at 09:18 AM
These are gorgeous!
Posted by: cassie dambrosio | January 01, 2009 at 09:43 AM
Jennifer, thanks so much for sharing the cards...I always love the cards you make for your mother-in-law...they are great!!! Have a fun and fab vacation!!!
Posted by: Beverly Boyles | January 01, 2009 at 02:12 PM
These cards are just beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing your ideas. I am going to have to dig out my swiss dots and make a set for my MIL. Hope you enjoy your vacation!
Posted by: Sus N. | January 03, 2009 at 11:27 PM
What a fabulous set of cards! Love your work!
Posted by: Sharon F. / Created By you | January 04, 2009 at 08:19 AM
Jennifer, this set is absolutely gorgeous!! I love how you used Heartfelt Basics to create an entire set. Beautifully done!
Posted by: Melissa Bickford | January 07, 2009 at 08:30 AM