Papertrey’s June blog hop challenge was to use a “touch of gold.” It really is one of the hot trends right now, and I had a variety of ideas. But, once again, time ran short, so I decided to go with a simple design and created a set of cards that I’ll be able to pull out when needed. Another piece of inspiration came from Papercraft Magazines 350 Cards & Gifts issues which features a whole section of card sets. I made three birthday cards and three thank you notes. Let’s start with the birthday cards.
I started by embossing a Nestability Classic Rectangle on the card front. I ended up using three pieces of Papertrey’s new shimmer cardstock which I love, and three pieces of regular cardstock. The blue and black are shimmer cardstock, and the purple is Royal Velvet. Then I embossed the Boutique Borders: Birthday stamps in the middle of the embossed rectangle. Simple and elegant. Here’s a closer look:
Here are the thank you notes.
I found several sentiments that fit between the beautiful boutique borders and tried three different ones. I kept the cardstock lighter and only the back card is a shimmer cardstock. The first card uses one of my all-time favorite “thank you” sentiments from Impress. I’ve had it for years. The others came from Papertrey’s Round and Round and Autumn Abundance. I’m quite sure this Boutique Borders will become a go-to set. You can check out the loads of inspiration right here.
Great clean and simple design! I love how you changed it up by using different cardstock (love the shimmer especially) and sentiments.
Oh Karen, stunningly elegant. The recipients of these cards are very lucky.
Karen…the hint of gold on these card are fabulous!
These are really fantastic. They make a great set.
What stunning cards! Your embossing on the shimmer card stock if beautiful! I haven’t been brave enough to try embossing on the shimmer – but will now!
Beautiful cards. Simple, elegant and oh so useful!
Rinda
What a great effect with the debossed frame in the middle! Such a great design to make a set with. Love the gold on turquoise!
What a stunningly professional look these have. I’m sure you could take orders!
Fab card set – love all the different colours.
These are such beautiful cards. You have used the gold to great effect. I like the colours in that “Thank you” set especially.
A truly gorgeous set of cards!
Lovely cards!
The elegant simplicity of these is so stunning. I think I often use those words when I see your work, Karen! Off to find the Thesaurus….:)
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