Thank You Cards

If you haven't already noticed, I have a slight obsession with mini cards.  I think the size lends to a nice balance with a simple focus and message.  I made these thank you cards for my team of volunteers who worked with me on the local children's theater's production of Seussical.  I really think there is no better way to show appreciation than to write a heartfelt thank you on a handmade card.  

I originally also made versions of the same layout in opposite colors, as well as a yellow and purple one.  Unfortunately, I gave them away before I thought to take photos!

Thanks for joining me--I hope you have found some inspiration!

Project Life Minis

I really love the Project Life by Stampin' Up! Kits, especially finding different ways to use them! This set of mini cards was actually much more challenging than I was expecting going into the project--finding the right card and embellishment combination for a balanced look took some effort.  Such fun results though!

What fun ideas do you have for Project Life by Stampin' Up! cards?  I'd love to see them!

Thank You from Baby

I got a lovely package in the mail Saturday. I knew from the Washington return address that it was from my family- and mail from my family is my favorite type of mail. This kind of special occasion warrants a special thank you, so I sat down at my craft desk right away to design the perfect card to send back to them.

It had to be from my baby, Alexader- since the package was full of gifts for him- immediately I was drawn to the Zoo Babies stamps I have been looking for an excuse to use. Aren't they just adorable with the Alphabet Press embossed background and gold stars?

In would be excited to get a card like this in the mail! I bet Grandma will too!

Fancy Friday Album

A special thanks to the ladies at the Fancy Friday Blog Hop for all their inspiration!

Their challenge is to use the color palette from this fun chair to create a paper craft of some sort.

 

I decided to make a mini-album.  These photos really don't do it the justice it deserves, but here it is!  Not too complicated, if anyone wants the instructions, let me know and I can post a detailed post.

Here is the cover of the album.

The cover opens upward, and a flap folds open to the right, containing a little tag.  As you see, the floral motif on the inner cover pulls in the required color scheme.

From the upper pocket, a little album can be removed.

 

That pocket folds upward, and another album folds out towards the left.

Altogether, there are almost 20 pages that can be customized.  This was a gift for a friend's birthday, and I packaged it in a half-sized wood stamp case with extra embellishments for her to add.  I really love how it turned out!

Frozen Inspired Minis

I am absolutely loving the seasonal catalog! And although it is a little early for Christmas.... I just couldn't help myself.

When I saw the Cheerful Christmas stamp set and the Nordic Designer buttons, I just knew I had to make minis inspired be Disney's Frozen (of course!).  I love how they turned out, and I would love to see what you come up with!