Paper Crafts

Thank You Cards {and a giveaway}

Posted on by Elyse Duffey

Hi, it’s Gini and I am excited to share a couple of cards created with the lovely Our Craft Lounge set Thankful Flourishes and some of my gorgeous May Arts ribbons.  I’m always in need of thank you cards, and this set has the perfect sentiments.  My cards are very different from each other, to give you an idea of how versatile these stamps are.

Supplies – Card One

Designer Notes:

  1.  Dry emboss your cardstock with the folder of your choice.  Apply Dries Clear Adhesive on the raised areas, and spread the glue out thin.  Sprinkle Sparkly Fluff over the glue, and burnish the fluff with your finger to create a nice, subtle sparkle over your embossing.

  1. Use Scor-Tape to easily attach your ribbon to your card.  This is a great way to keep your ribbon in a straight line on your project.

  1. Create a ruffled-ribbon edge by laying down a piece of Scor-Tape, and folding the ribbon as you attach it to the tape.

  1. Stamp three flower images.  Fussy cut around two of the flowers, and cut the petals into the center.  Shape the petals of the two flowers using a large, round embossing stylus.  Glue the flowers together, with the petals off-set, using dimensional foam. On the third stamped image, outline the center with Crystal Lacquer, and sprinkle with the Sparkly Fluff.  Allow to dry completely, and then cut out the center, and adhere it to the other flowers.
  2. Die cut a decorative rectangle, ink the stenciled areas, and stamp your sentiment in the center.
  3. Assemble the card as shown.

I have to be honest, I made this second card, just because this incredible ribbon showed up in my mailbox today – and I couldn’t wait even a minute to use it on a card!

Supplies – Card Two

Designer Notes:

  1.  Randomly stamp the flower image on your cardstock with watermark ink.  Sprinkle with embossing powder and heat set.
  2. Tie a simple bow for your card. Attach a length of ribbon around your matted, stamped cardstock.  With your sewing machine, zig-zag stitch along each edge of the ribbon.  Glue your bow in place.

       

  1. Add sentiment, with dimensional foam, and attach to card base.

Thank you for stopping by today!

Blog post by: Gini Williams Cagle

Giveaway!

Now here’s your chance to win goodies of your own!   Each day we will be giving away a different prize!  Today’s prize is:

That’s Our Craft Lounge’s Crafty Cling Rubber Single – Fall Sunflower

and

1 spool of ribbon – Your Choice!

All you have to do is comment on any post today!  Tomorrow I will annouce a winner and a new prize pack to give away!

And be sure to stop on by the Our Craft Lounge blog to win some more goodies!

Happy hopping & good luck to all!

xoxo!

The Ribbon Lady

55 thoughts on “Thank You Cards {and a giveaway}”

  1. Goat Girl says:

    OMGOSH love both cards, but especially the purple card. Thanks for giving me some great ideas!

  6. Elizabeth Campau says:

    Thanks for the tips on how to fold the ribbon with scor tape! I am alwasy looking for an easier way:)

  8. Renee VanEpps says:

    Both are beautiful cards, love the pleated ribbon look on the first card, and the striped purple ribbon is AMAZING!  I can understand completely why you had to use it asap!

  10. NWFlamingo says:

    Both cards are great.  The embossing folder in combo with the sparkling fluff really adds dimension.  Will have to try this!

  12. Connie L. Riley says:

    I loved both of your cards and I can see why you couldn't wait to play with the ribbon the second card–it is gorgeous!  I have to have some of it and as soon as possible!!  Thanks for the great details on how you crafted your cards.

  19. kathy/NorthCarolina says:

    Oh, my!  That is some gorgeous ribbon on your second card.  I love the horizontal card with the vertical ribbon…very striking!  Ilove your work, Gini!

  20. Lynn says:

    Beautifully designed cards with luscious May Arts Ribbon and uplifting sentiments on the stamp set.

  22. Angie shepherd says:

    Ooh, never heard of sparkly fluff in Australia, or maybe it’s just me, do tell? Do you sell it? Love love love the flower, going to make some myself.

  24. R Bailey says:

    just love your card!!..May Arts ribbon are just so elegant ,you just put me in the mood to stamp on this very hot day, here in WA

  25. Samantha Kania says:

    Both cards are gorgeous but the 2nd one is more my style so thank you for showing the versitility of the set! and thanks for a chance to win 🙂

  26. Anne McIntosh says:

    Loved both cards…the first with it's varied techniques and the sparkle fluff (for just the right amount of sparkle!) and the second one with that beautiful purple striped ribbon was simply outstanding!

  28. Christina Ketelsen says:

    Lovely cards…May Arts ribbon is the most beautiful ribbon I have touched or seen ever. Thanks for sharing!! 

  29. Natasha G.P. says:

    Your ribbons make my cards look so special. I like what you did with your ribbon on these cards, too. I like to add them because they give my cards some needed oomph.

  30. sharon gullikson says:

    I love the embossing–it adds so much. I really need to buy am embossing machine. Jeesh!

  32. Yvonne Williams says:

    Amazing how different the cards look.  I love the first one, but PURPLE being my favorite color, I would have to choose the 2nd one.  Love that ribbon.

  41. Theresa Fredrickson says:

    Both cards are lovely, but I think I like the first one best.  That is a great stamp set.

  43. Brenda S. says:

    I love these cards!!  The first one has such depth, I can't wait to try it.  The second one has the coolest ribbon ever! Seriously, that is some awesome ribbon!  Thank you for sharring!

  45. Debbie says:

    I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE how you used this stamp set to make such beautiful cards!  You're attention to detail is AMAZING!

  49. Deborah Johnson says:

    You made the ribbon so easily!!!  Thanks for the directions, cute cards and chance to win!

  51. Joyce EJW says:

    Loved the cards today. Thanks for sharing the techniques used to make the first card. Love the sparkly fluff.  So fun to see all the amazing cards

  53. Anita Braddock says:

    Beautiful Card love the Attention to details and the layering is perfect. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.

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