A couple cards

Until the last few months, I did not make cards. First of all, I’m not very good at actually sending cards. Second, I typically realize I’d like to send a card about the time it needs to be sent. At that point, a trip to the local Hallmark store (or Hallmark aisle of a department store) is all there is time for.

A goal of mine for 2011 is to send at least two handcrafted cards per month. They are so much fun to make, this is one resolution I’m looking forward to keeping.  Here’s a couple cards I made last weekend while chatting with my sister-in-law, Penny. (Her cards were much cuter!)

from Originals by Jeanette Lynton, “Overview”

Recipe:

Daydream B&T Duos paper (retired)

“A Little Thanks” My Acrylix stamp set(Nov 2011 Stamp of the Month)

Black Exclusive Ink

Hollyhock courduroy brad (Autumn Garden Mini-Medley)

Blush square brad (Winter Cozy Mini-Medley)

Hollyhock Ribbon Rounds

from Originals by Jeanette Lynton, “Triple the Fun”

Recipe:

Olivia B&T Duos paper

Colonial White cardstock

“The Present” My Acrylix stamp set

Goldrush brads (Autumn Garden Mini-Medley)

Creme Brulee Ribbon Rounds

A shout out and appology to my brother-in-law, Andy, whose birthday I have already missed in 2011!