Crystal's Cards & Crafts: February 2012

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Wallpaper Cards

I decided to add a second post tonight as I wanted to showcase a set of cards that I made a while ago, but never shared with anyone before now.

As most of my close friends know, I love getting things for next to nothing or free. One day I was in the local building supply store and I mentioned that if they were ever getting rid of their wallpaper sample books that I would love to take them. As a result I was given the book with this paper inside and I thought that it would make some lovely cards.

I think I was right.

Thanks a Latte Card

I decided that this card is as good as any to start my blog. I started by using a card blank. I prefer to use them as they come with an envelope already.

I'm no longer sure what brand the paper is. I bought it at Kent Building Supply on discount when they stopped selling scrapbooking supplies. The cup stamp is from Close to Your Heart as is the word latte. I used a watermark stamp pad and embossed them using a metallic copper embossing powder. As I final touch I added some ribbon.

I'm quite happy with how this turned out and it fits well with my philsophy of K.I.S.S (keep it simple...stupid.)