Simple notecards are something we can all use even in this technological age. There is always that check that needs to be popped into the mail, the thank you that would be more appropriate as snail mail than as an email, or the need to tuck a card in with a gift or that container of hot soup for a sick friend. I try to keep a variety of cards around the house, in various sizes, for just this purpose. I also keep small sets of cards on hand to give as a gift - especially to those friends and family members who do not craft themselves. Often these gift sets include thank you cards (my favorite to give to teachers), blank inside notecards (which can be used by anyone for any occasion), or a variety pack of greeting cards.
Here is my most recent set:
Some of you may remember that when I did my Pottery Barn inspired bee card (see here), I referenced a simple notecard I saw online ... just a single gold embossed bee in the center of a white notecard. That simple bee has been buzzing around in my mind ever since waiting to come out to play. This set of embossed notecards and envelopes finally came to life last week.
The cards took almost no time at all to make, especially since I used the Note Cards sold by Stampin' Up! which include 20 pre-cut and scored cards as well as envelopes. I created 20 note cards (5 sets of 4?) in about 5 minutes.
Tool Tip: The simpler the card, the more important it is to use your embossing buddy to prevent stray stampin' emboss powder! For more tips on heat embossing, see my top 10 tips here.
This set came to life so easily, I just might have to make similar sets with other images.
If you would like to make this set for an apiarist in your life (ok, so maybe we don't all know a beekeeper personally - but someone you know probably likes bees!), the Nature Walk stamp set is only available through April 31st.
Happy Crafting,
Noel
Nice, and thanks for sharing this info with us.Good Luck!
Posted by: Red Wing 875 | 03/31/2012 at 12:39 PM
WRITING IS SIMPLY GREAT. LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!!
Posted by: Discount Air Jordan | 05/06/2011 at 01:26 AM
Thank you Stephanie ... while I seem to go from one extreme to the other - very complex, or very simple - I think this is the simplest set I have ever done. I love it!
Posted by: Noel | 04/18/2011 at 02:09 PM
Very stylish card set. I think the image on the envelope really takes the presentation up. I do forgot from time to time that simple does work and can even be more elegant and fun at times. I think you just convinced me to leave the cards I made yesterday alone and not add anything else.
Posted by: Stephanie | 04/18/2011 at 09:00 AM