This card design is great for using up scraps of any type of paper. I must admit, I did cut up sheets of paper for this card as I don't have many scraps yet. You could also put on a layer of lace for added texture.
This card was made with an embossing folder on the grey card stock. The tape measure down the left side came from IKEA as a freebie. The wording was typed up on a computer and cut out.
A very simple card using a balloon punch, Gels pens for the strings and a scrap piece of ribbon tied in a bow.
Looks very simple on the outside
Look what's on the inside. Balloon shapes were glued to strips of overhead transparencies and attached to a card stock insert that had folds in the middle to glue it all together.
Gift tags made from scraps of cardboard ( boxes ). The one on the right had some of the top layer of cardboard ripped away to reveal the corrugation. These tags are great for using up little bits and pieces of lace, ribbon, string and anything else that looks remotely crafty..
A card made for my Dad's 70th birthday. It was made on a black square card with striped card stock attached. The 70 was typed up on the computer ( thankyou Megan ) and mounted on a square of black card stock. This was then mounted with adhesive foam squares to give a slight 3D effect. I then glued on the silver stars ( bought from cheap shops ). My Dad loved the card..
Very clever Wendy... I love them all. Cheers Jo
ReplyDeleteHi Wendy, I have now read your blog from start to current and have loved all of it. So inspiring. After seeing your posts on card making it has sparked me to do the same. I'm now collecting all manner of bits and pieces to give it a go. Thanks for all your writings, bless you and your family this Easter.
ReplyDeleteThose cards look fantastic Wendy!
ReplyDeleteI have decided to clean up our rumpus room and make it into a craft haven. I have moved all my card stuff out there now so I can leave it set up and not have to clear away the kitchen table all the time.
I sent a homemade card to my Mum the other day with some photos of our new grandson, she love it too!
I have more ideas to continue on with now, thank you.
xTania
Your cards are of professional quality Wendy! I love them!
ReplyDeleteDear Wendy, Your cards are lovely! I especially love the two with the balloons. I know I would be so happy to open a card and see balloons pop up! Thank you for these ideas. With love, Kelsey
ReplyDeletehi Wendy such beautiful cards I love the way you make wonderful cards without spending a fortune on overpriced craft items Your cards are simple but so stylish
ReplyDeleteI've got some wonderful ideas from you Thank you Shelley
Dear Wendy,
ReplyDeleteThe tape from IKEA is a genius idea! That is so clever! Next time I go to IKEA I will be saving these! Another one is the paint chips from Hardware stores... I have a heap as I was choosing colours for my front door and I thought hang on! the could be cut into butterflies or something to add to cards as they are lovely colours and a nice texture also. I love finding free things to use on cards!
Thanks for sharing the ideas. with love Annabel.xxx
What lovely ideas! I scheduled a link back here to post on my Facebook page this evening (USA). Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Leigh
Love the cards Wendy will give it a go myself-you have inspired me. Where did you get the balloon punch?
ReplyDeleteA lady at the card making day had one. We all bring our equipment to share and spend some time punching out extra shapes for use at home.
DeleteThanks so much for sharing your great cards Wendy. I especially love the pop up balloon one-do you have a name for it so I could look it up on YouTube and make one? Also thanks so much for posting the specials each week. I live in a rural area where we don't receive any store catalogues and rely on your post to work out my grocery list. I LOVE your blog and have always tried to live frugally. I retired from work 4 weeks ago to become a full time carer for my husband so am really enjoying having time to be a better homemaker and save money. Kind regards Lorraine đŸ˜€
ReplyDeleteHello Wendy I just love your blog and follow it religiously. I also make cards and especially love the pop up balloon one. Does it have a name so I could google it for instructions so I could make some? Keep up your great work sharing your happy, abundant like, many thanks Lorraine
ReplyDeleteI'm working on getting a link for the balloon card. I should have it shortly.
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Wendy, I love the one you made for your Dad. So many clever ideas! Thanks for sharing at Five Star Frou-Frou. Mimi xxx
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