One of the things that really drew me to card making in the first place was they were great ways to stay in touch with family and friends. It’s not just a greeting card you picked up somewhere but something that shows you really care. The other day I found out that a friend of mine has cancer for the second time. My heart just broke for her and her family. The best thing I can do for her is pray fervently but I also sat down and created this card to show I care.
I thought about how often I make friendship cards and thank you cards, birthday and Christmas cards but really, encouragement cards are some of the most meaningful. Whoever you are and wherever you are, I know that there must be someone around you who could use a little encouragement. Perhaps it’s a health issue or family troubles or maybe they are a little overwhelmed. Today I’d like to challenge you to find ways to show encouragement by creating a card or project to show you care. And please…just don’t create the project…make sure you give it away. Check out the challenge here.
All Things are Possible
This card is a mix of stamping and pretty paper. I just love combining patterns and pretty colors. If you keep them subtle and keep the design cohesive you can combine almost anything. This card design was inspired by one of the Card Maps sketches this month and is a great way to use up your scraps.
Quick Tip: Did you know you can stamp and stitch on Inchies? I’ve used this Twinchie to group my embellishments together.
Supply List: Simply Smooth White cardstock by CHF, kraft cardstock by Bazzill, Twinchies by Inchie Arts, Life’s Portrait 6×6 Petite Papers by Webster’s Pages, Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink and Jet Black Archival by Ranger, Pear Tart Memento Ink by Tsukineko, sewing machine, Vintage Text Scrapblock, Vintage Chintz Backgrounder and Scripture Essentials 1 by Cornish Heritage Farms, twine, felt butterflies by Heidi Swapp, Embellished Butterflies by Jenni Bowlin, Word charm by Maya Road
Happy Creating!
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