Thank You Cards

Thanks to the very talented artist at pccrafter.com. I needed a couple of quick cards to take for the weekend, and not much time to craft and get ready to go. These cards were ready in a snap. I use Print Shop when I'm in a hurry. It is very user friendly and great for someone just starting. Here's the instructions for each:

1. Open graphic program (use quarter card setting if available)

2. Size graphic to fit the front or on an 8" x 11" use the bottom left corner

3. Print card, cut and fold card.

I added pre-adhesive pearls and brads to the card above.

I cut graphic on white card stock and cut around it with decorative scissors. I chalked the edges of graphic and mounted on red card stock. Tied a bow and attached with glue dot.

This is one of my favorite fall graphics, as you will remember here. I printed two cut the our and counted with dots for dimension.

Boo Your Neighbor

This door hanger is just right for a neighborhood knock and run. The instructions are given in the poem. Place a plate of goodies on your neighbor's door step, place the door hang on the knob, ring the door bell, and run. It is fun to share this with friends and family. I used the the cute ghost graphic in Witchie Poo and Boo by Laurie Furnell found at pccrafter.com .  Here is the poem.

You've Been Boo-d!

Late last night, we left you a treat.

The tradition is fun, one we hope you'll repeat.

Take the ghost and pin it on your door, 

to let others know, you need boo-d no more.

Now it's your duty to pass on the surprise,

to two more families, we must advise.

Gather some treats and deliver them soon,

within two nights, under the light of the moon.

Include a ghost with each package you give,

along with this poem for the tradition to live.

Purse Bag

This cute bag is perfect for all occasions. Seen here for a birthday, fall thank you, and Christmas. The Christmas purse was cute twice, then trim the inside layer by an 1/8" on the bottom and side. The templates will be posted on Monday. I'm still trying to perfect a couple of things.

Watercolor Paper

Here are the results from a paper experiment and the finished project. After each photo is the details on how that look was achieved. Graphic  is Autumn Days by Laurie Furnell and can be purchased at pccrafter.com.

Graphic was given a drop shadow for a dimensional look and printed on gloss photo paper. Corner punch by Fisker was used on the corners. When printing on photo paper, make sure you use the photo gloss setting. Otherwise, too much ink is applied to the paper. 

I was very pleased with the color result using Draft Fast Print setting. Usually I don't like this setting because it is too light, but on watercolor paper the color was just right. Ribbon and paper sticker sunflower were added for dimension. Graphic was cut around with designer scissors and chalked with green and brown mixture. The green background was embossed with Cuttlebug.

After printing graphic on watercolor paper, I sprayed heavily with water and brushed to achieve a watercolor look. I dabbed the color out to the edges. To enhance the edges a little more, brown chalk was added.

Graphic was printed on watercolor paper with plain paper setting for the ink. Trimmed around the edges of the graphic leaving just a little white, because of the ribbon curl. To tone down the white brown chalk was brushed on the edges. DCWV The Old World Stack, purchased at JoAnn's, was used for the background paper and mounted on tan card.

Witch Wrap

Need an idea for Halloween. How about a chocolate covered pretzel treat inside a cute little witch by Laurie Furnell. The measurements for the cover portion is 1 3/8" x 5/8" x 4 5/8".  I am including a picture of the layout. I would be happy to give you a template, but it really needs to fit the graphic. If you purchase this graphic and need the template let me know, I will be happy to share with you. Even though it is only a small portion, I have covered the graphic with a white triangle to save a little on ink. I used brochure 32 lb paper and the base is clued to a circle of cardstock.  My favorite method of double sided glue, ATG gun. With 7  pretzel packages in a box, I am in this cute treat less than fifty cents. You can purchase the graphics at pccrafter.com.

Here's a seed packet filled with candy corn. The graphics can be found on pccrafter.com. The stitching graphics by Stephanie Spice.

The poem on the back is thanks to Nancy Kochsmeier. Printed several copies on a separate sheet and cut these and cut by hand. Here is the GDS template for the seed packet. This is an older file so I think everyone can use it. Here is a png for those of you how cut by hand.

Autumn Card

I must confess, I did not finish the project that I wanted to post. It will have to wait for a future date. I am posting a card that I finished a week ago. Graphics are by one of my favorite artists,Laurie Furnell at pccrafter.com. The leafy lattice background is one of my GSD file creations. I have not figured out how to share with the new update RM 4.4. If you would like it anyway, let me know.

Peek-a-boo Boxs

These peek-a-boo box measure 2”x2”x1”. They are just right for a small birthday gift or a special treat. Graphics from pccrafter.com were printed on to 67 lb. cardstock with registration marks. Thank you Brenda Quintana for sharing your drawn template with me. Here is the GSD template for this cute little box. I have emailed Brenda for her link, and will post it as soon as she sends it.

Request for template are too many; here's the link for word document from Brenda. Here is the link to she sent me for her blog.