Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Handmade Card, Paper Crafting and a *GIVEAWAY!*



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Welcome to this week's handmade card project!

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Gather your supplies. You will need:
-5 1/2" x 4" blank notecard
-Scrapbook paper
-Cardstock
-Rubber stamp or stickers
-Ribbon

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Cut a 5 1/4" x 2" rectangle (the top) and a 5 1/2" x 1 3/4" rectangle (the bottom) from scrapbook paper.

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Cut a 5 1/4" x 1/4" strip from cardstock. Cut a 5 1/4" x 1" strip from scrapbook paper. Cut bottom edge with paper punch or use decorative scissors.

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Glue larger rectangle to top of card and decorative cut strip to bottom of card, as shown.

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Glue smaller rectangle to front of card, overlapping both paper seams. Finally, glue cardstock strip along seam of the two rectangles.

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Cut an approx. 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" oval from cardstock. Add rubber stamp image or stickers. Glue to front of card, as shown. I also shaded the edges with a foam ink pad.

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Cut two 10" lengths of ribbon and tie into bows. Trim ends and attach to both sides of oval. I used hot glue.

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Send to a friend!

~More Handmade Cards and Instructions~


A few more things I've made this week:
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I went to an Estate sale this past weekend and found some beautiful vintage lace for these butterfly, dragonfly and bird gift tags.

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A Holly Hobbie image for a card.

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And more vintage lace.

Items can be found in my Etsy Shop!


Weekly Giveaway: Leave a comment between now and next Tuesday (8:00pm EST) and I will use random.org to pick a winner, who can choose *any* item from my Etsy Shop! You don't have to have a blog to join in, just leave an email address. International participants are welcome. Good luck and thank you for stopping by for a visit!

Paper Crafting Fun: Post any kind of paper project on your blog within the upcoming week, then add your link to Mr. Linky. Feel free to use one of the buttons on your blog. Next Wednesday, I will draw *two* names and they will receive a card making kit: blank card, envelope, paper, stickers (or stamped image), and ribbon. Link back here in your post, so that others will know where to join in the fun, too!

Please note: Mr. Linky is currently unavailable. Leave me your paper crafting link in the comments and I will add it to my post. Thanks!

1.Tami
2.Barbara Jean
3.Clare
4.Sarah
5.Christina
6.Nancy
7.Terri
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45 comments:

  1. Tami 12:04 AM

    Kelli~

    Love the butterfly and dragonfly gift tags.....cute!!


    Here is my link address for Paper Crafting Wednesday!
    http://auntmimiscreations.blogspot.com/2009/05/paper-crafting-wednesday.html

    Have a great day!
    Hugs~T

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  2. Deb (Two Cheeky Monkeys)12:33 AM

    Love the vintage lace! And your ideas are just so creative.

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  3. Angel1:22 AM

    I love the papers you chose, as always!

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  4. Barbara Jean1:32 AM

    OK Kelli,
    I'm all set to go. Here is my link.

    http://treasuresfromtheheartgifts.blogspot.com/2009/05/its-paper-crafting-wednesday-over-at.html

    Please enter me in the drawing this week, and thank you so much for hosting so faithfully.
    I love Paper Crafting Wednesdays!!

    Blessings,
    Barbara Jean

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  5. Barbara Jean1:38 AM

    Kelli,
    I just saw i won last week's drawing!!

    YAY and i am so excited!!!
    I can't wait to see what i get.

    Thank you.....

    Blessings,
    Barbara Jean

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  6. Clare2:12 AM

    Wow you have been busy, and the dragon flies and butterlies gift tags a wonderful.

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  7. Clare2:13 AM

    oh my paper craft link is
    http://clarecards.blogspot.com/

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  8. MARGE 5:29 AM

    I love the edge on your card. It is a very pretty design

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  9. Sandra6:50 AM

    You do such a great job Kelli!! I am not that creative or patient to sit down and do such detailed work. Great job!

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  10. Sonya6:58 AM

    I'm so loving those gift tags!

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  11. LadySnow8:11 AM

    I am partial to the Holly Hobbie one. :-) Please add my name for the drawing. :-)

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  12. Kelly8:17 AM

    I love the Holly Hobbie one! Your cards are done so well, and they are easy enough for me to do once you show me, thank you for the great instruction!

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  13. nancy9:32 AM

    i, I love the card. You have such a way of mixing and matching papers! But I especially love the tags with the lace ties. Beautiful work~

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  14. Barbara H.9:51 AM

    So, so pretty. I received a gift card to Michael's for Mother;s Day, and this is making me anticipate using it!!

    I think I've asked before but missed the answer -- is the image here from a stamp? You have some of the cutest ones I've never seen before.

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  15. Kimberly J.10:11 AM

    Amazing as always. I loved the post with your kids! They are beautiful children!
    Thanks for posting your 'how-to' cards, I love all the ideas. Your projects are great and an inspiration to everyone, especially someone new to paper crafts like myself!
    Have a great day!

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  16. Sarah10:50 AM

    I love your style! Very inspiring! Here's my link for my first paper crafting link-up. :-)

    http://ourpumpkinandsweetpea.blogspot.com/2009/05/paper-crafting-wednesday.html

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  17. The Liberty Belle11:23 AM

    The gift tags are so cute! Also, I love just about anything with Holly Hobby on it. It reminds me of my old Holly Hobby Easy Bake oven that I had (and cherished)as a child.

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  18. undertheshuswapsun12:02 PM

    Everything you make is so pretty. Thanks for sharing. Here is my link for Paper Crafting Wednesday.
    http://www.alittleofwhatyoufancy.ca/

    Have a great week Kelli!
    God Bless.

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  19. i cant decide12:07 PM

    You are so creative, and your projects always look so beautiful. I need a little of your talent!

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  20. Wildflowerhouse12:53 PM

    Love all your ideas. I found you through Barbara Jean. I am now off to your ETSY shop. Sharon

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  21. Jules1:58 PM

    Love the cards! Very pretty. Thanks for sharing.

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  22. Anonymous3:26 PM

    Beautiful tags! Your blog has inspired me to think about creating my own blog . . .

    Thank you for sharing your creativity with the world!

    Susan Parnell
    skparnell@sbcglobal.net

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  23. Nancy @ Live love laugh3:41 PM

    You have the most beautiful idea! Each week I look forward to the "unveiling"! Those tags with the lace-ahhhh!
    ~Nancy

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  24. Quinne4:11 PM

    Hi Kelli :) So pretty! I especially love the little gift tags. Love & hugs, Q

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  25. Deb5:30 PM

    I love the friendship saying on the garden card.

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  26. Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top6:29 PM

    I'm a winner! Woo hoo!!! I just emailed you! I love the Holly Hobbie image. I loved her when I was a kid. I love the tags too.

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  27. The dB family7:10 PM

    I so appreciate how you always include instructions with your cards. I haven't done any in awhile, but I always look forward to seeing what you and the other ladies have made in the past week.

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  28. Anonymous12:12 AM

    Thanks for sharing your newest creations. My favorite is the Holly Hobby card.

    Have a good rest of the week. Love, Debbi

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  29. MomStarr5:41 AM

    Beautiful handmade cards. All of your creations are lovely. Do you actually send these to people? What a special card; much more personal and meaningful than store bought. Blessings, MomStarr
    momstarr@comcast.net

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  30. Just Mom10:33 AM

    Beautiful work. As always. :-D

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  31. Kimberly C.11:58 AM

    Wonderful as always.

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  32. nancy2:53 PM

    Kelli, Here is my permalink for the Papercraft I'm showing.
    http://morthanenough.wordpress.com/2009/05/28/papercraft-thursday-4/
    Thanks,
    Nancy

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  33. Denise Courtright3:29 PM

    Kelli, I always love seeing the cards every week!

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  34. Suzie Button3:59 PM

    I love your style, so vintage and beautiful! Thanks for a giveaway! Now I need to pop over to your Etsy to look! Suzie purrpage3[at]verizon[dot]net

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  35. Anonymous4:12 PM

    ~SWOON~ That first card is just sooo wonderful and amazing! (((((HUGS))))) sandi

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  36. Madison5:08 PM

    Hi Kelli! My name is Madison. I just looked at your etsy shop! I adore everything in it! Have a great week!

    Love, Madison

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  37. Terri6:55 PM

    Hi Kelli,

    I love your gift tags. They are so cute and I really love the lace!

    Here is my link address: http://heartsinservice.blogspot.com/2009/05/paper-crafting.html

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  38. Anonymous10:17 PM

    Wonderful ideas! I know I can always count on you if I need a new idea! Thanks for sharing!

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  39. Sharon7:48 AM

    Kelli,

    I love the stamps that you use, very nice :) Your cards are just beautiful! Thanks for entering me in your giveaway! Oh, and that lace!

    Have a blessed weekend!

    ~Sharon

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  40. BECKY2:14 PM

    Lovely as usual, Kelli!! Please enter me in the drawing!! All of your things are so pretty and creative!!

    Blessings,
    Becky

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  41. BECKY2:15 PM

    If you need my email it is holidayinthesun_1@yahoo.com!!

    Thanks seetie,
    Becky

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  42. DJ10:24 PM

    Beautiful cards, I love the subtle
    prints of the papers on the first card pictured and the saying is a favorite of mine. And butterflies and dragonflies are always favorites, too.
    Hugs, DJ in SW MI

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  43. Jerri at Simply Sweet Home10:55 PM

    All of these look so wonderful!

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  44. Debbietheothermother9:42 PM

    Well I just love what you are doing...and I placed you on my blog...paper crafts are so fun...
    debbietheothermother.blogspot.com
    is my bolg site please stop by

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  45. Handwoven Dreams4:28 PM

    Kelli,

    If you don't mind telling me, where do you get those WONDERFUL stamps of children? They simply cry out to the artist in me!

    Betsy
    betsyburge@bellsouth.net

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