My Mother does not read my blog or go on Facebook so it's safe to post her card here. Her birthday is tomorrow and I wanted to make something cute to hold a gift card. I used the current sketch from the Clean and Simple blog as my inspiration.
I used a My Cute Stamps set named Konnichiwa and computer generated the sentiment using a free font I found online called Bonzai. Pattern paper is Jillibean Soup.
I also computer generated the inside and couldn't resist adding some lucky numbers since my Mom buys lottery tickets on occasion.The last lucky number (68) is my Mom's age tomorrow. I traced the gift card with a pencil and cut a couple of slits with a craft knife to hold the card in place. I put a 1/8" strip of score tape on each end of the sentiment to hold it in place.
A dot of re-positionable adhesive works well to keep the front closed and this card is 4.25 x 5.50 so it will fit perfectly in a regular A2 envelope.
I'll have a free template for that rounded front flap up on the blog soon. I've got some free stuff on my sidebar which I'll be moving to a page in the near future. Have a wonderful weekend!
Love it! It's cute and seems very fitting! :)
ReplyDeleteSoooooo cute!! I literally lol'ed when I read the fortune, you know, not just writing lol but actually doing it! ;o) Your coloring looks fab too!
ReplyDeleteThis one made me smile! Sooooo fun, love the idea!!! Lucky #s - too cute.
ReplyDeleteVery cute, Love the sentiment you made to go with it too. I bet your mom will love it.
ReplyDeleteHow cute is this?!
ReplyDeleteI would be really chuffed if my own Leigh-Anne did this for me...your Mum will be thrilled...great job!
Super cute idea, love the bright colors!
ReplyDeleteGet out, this is so FUN and FABULOUS!!! So many great details! Have a wonderful weekend, girl:)
ReplyDeleteGosh how cute is this!
ReplyDeleteyour work is gorgeous!!! i stalked you here from your cards in the paper smooches fan gallery :)
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness! love that sentiment. i totally dig the paper lanterns!
ReplyDeleteVery cute, Annie!! I'm sure your Mom will love it!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! This is so cute and clever!
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Cute card, your Mom will love it!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card and love the way you've made it into a gift card holder too.
ReplyDeleteJenny X
You are just too clever, Leigh Ann! :o) I love, love this card -- Love! I used to collect the fortunes from fortune cookies -- my favourite one was 'You love Chinese food.' HA!
ReplyDeleteI can't stand how cute and original this is!!!!
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