Thank you
Here's another little something for your viewing pleasure. I'm creating thank you cards. I scraplifted this design from Hero Arts sketch. I have tried sketches for my scrapbook layouts, but I haven't followed it with the same gusto for my cards. I find it harder to picture what the card could look like from a sketch, but for some reason, I can do it with a scrapbook page. Call me strange.
Here is the sketch from Hero Arts.
It wasn't until I saw this example card below that I was able to visualize how to do the card myself.
I have a stack of paper that I got a super good deal on, something like 200 sheets for $20. Some of the paper is really pretty but it's not a strong card stock so I don't use it as a background for my scrapbook pages. It's best suited, imo, for cards and accents like matting. The pattern on the top part of the Hero Arts card reminded me of this stack of paper I have just waiting to be used. Plus, I got a stamp set this year with that cute little design around the "holiday cheer" stamp. I could visualize this card, no problem! So I dug up my supplies, and....
This is what I came up with! What do you think?
It always feels good to use up some materials you already have. A friend recently asked me how I can afford to scrapbook because everything is so expensive, but it's really dependent on you and how you scrapbook. Using up this stack of paper I got over a year ago for such a good price is a great way to save some dough. I figure it fits my needs for what I'm making and it's better than going out and buying new paper.
See my archive blog post on November 5, 2008 about determining what type of scrapbooker you are. It can make a huge difference on how much you spend.
