Hello, friends! Today I have one of those quick cards to share with you. This card needed to be mature, mailable, and makeable in minutes. Okay… 60 minutes considering the decision making process, but if I were to reproduce it I could do it much faster. Made per request of a coworker, no frilly girl stuff allowed, yet it should acknowledge the femininity of the recipient. Once again I relied upon pretty paper and a beautifully scripted sentiment.
I’ve used JustRite Birthday Centers from Stamper’s Dream. This is a great collection of birthday sentiments (and you know I’m nuts about sentiments) which are made for use with the 1 5/8” round stamper but, of course, the sentiments are not limited to a round shape by any means. I cut the sentiment with a Spellbinder’s Classic Oval Nestabilities die and adhered it to a Ribbon Tags Trio Two Shapeabilities. The tag’s position on the ribbon is assured with a small piece of double stick tape.
The pretty paper is Webster’s Pages Hollywood Vogue & WonderFall, and the cardstock is CTMH (Close to My Heart – a direct sales company like Stampin’ Up! Product is sold by a consultant, frequently at home parties). The white core of the cardstock shows when the paper is sanded, as I did here. I sanded the edges of the designer paper, too.
The cardstocks, ribbon, rhinestones, and ink all pick up colors in the designer paper. The rounded corners of the card front echo those of the ribbon tag, as well as the curve of the oval. That’s it – done and delivered! Thanks so much for dropping in. Have a wonderful day!
Stamps: JustRite Birthday Centers Paper: CTMH Autumn Terracotta and Sunflower, Classic Ivory, Webster’s Pages Hollywood Vogue & WonderFall designer paper 6x6 collection Ink: Palette Umber Accessories: Ribbon, rhinestones, Spellbinders Classic Oval Nestabilities and Ribbon Tags Trio Two Shapeabilities, Spellbinders Grand Calibur die cutting machine, corner rounder, medium grain sandpaper, Scor-Tape
OMG! How pretty is this! I love the simplicity of it, yet you used such beautiful papers and made it so elegant! It makes me smile this morning!
Posted by: Glenda | 03/01/2011 at 01:07 AM
So pretty! As always, Leslie, it's the little things you do that put the WOW in your cards!
Posted by: Peggy | 03/01/2011 at 03:38 AM
Gorgeous and just as the recipient requested; not girly but pretty!! Perfection achieved!
Posted by: Beth Greco | 03/01/2011 at 04:03 AM
Lovely card and perfect for the occasion. Love your paper choices.
Posted by: Tammy Hair | 03/01/2011 at 04:03 AM
Totally gorgeous Leslie, I love the papers, I need to get several of these made up for sending out!
Posted by: Jerri Kay | 03/01/2011 at 05:08 AM
So, so pretty, Leslie - gorgeous papers!
Posted by: Lynette | 03/01/2011 at 05:46 AM
beautiful. Quick & simple definitely helps with gorgous papers. BIG GRIN
Posted by: yogi | 03/01/2011 at 06:33 AM
Beautiful card! I love the sanded edges of the cardstock especially on the tag.
Posted by: LaurieJ | 03/01/2011 at 06:47 AM
Oh wow that was a tall order but you made a perfect card for it I feel, perfect!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | 03/01/2011 at 06:57 AM
You have used this paper so beautifully Leslie! Gorgeous ribbon and label too!
Posted by: ChristineCreations | 03/01/2011 at 08:53 AM
This is perfect for mailing.. I always struggle with the layers. Great card Leslie.. You even do CAS perfectly..
Posted by: Dawn Burnworth | 03/01/2011 at 03:32 PM
Your friend got exactly what was requested PLUS ELEGANCE. A beautiful card, those rhinestones were a 'brilliant' idea! I love your style.
Posted by: Mary Mac | 03/01/2011 at 03:53 PM
Hi Leslie ~ Totally different style (at least to me)...and I like it a lot...The colors, ribbon and papers are perfect together...another "win" for you!! (sorry I am beginning to sound like Charlie Sheen) :(
Posted by: velta | 03/01/2011 at 04:23 PM
Oh I like this a lot.
Posted by: Ida | 03/01/2011 at 07:09 PM
Hi, very nice card, nice colors....BTW who won your candy for Jan's B-Day hop???
Posted by: Debby Walker | 03/01/2011 at 08:08 PM
Oh my goodness -- this is beautiful, Leslie! I love the sentiment in the oval, and the sanded tag is fabulous!
Posted by: Christina Fischer | 03/02/2011 at 05:25 AM
Hi Leslie, this is such a wonderful card, I like the way you utilize the pattern of paper in the corner and your sanded embellishments add so much. I can imagine you have quite the customer base where you work, your cards are so lovely!!
Posted by: Traci Major | 03/02/2011 at 09:01 AM
This is just gorgeous in it's simplicity, Leslie! I need to remember to CASE this, LOL!
Posted by: Barbara | 03/02/2011 at 10:08 AM
Very pretty indeed and still no frilly stuff turned out great Leslie.
Posted by: Stacy aka Twinshappy SCS | 03/02/2011 at 01:30 PM
Beautiful card Leslie. I love these papers.
Posted by: Leigh | 03/02/2011 at 05:04 PM
You have to believe in yourself. That's the secret of success.
Posted by: Cheap Jordans | 03/03/2011 at 01:09 AM
I've enjoyed the cards lately. Do I see some spring and summer flowers raising their lovely faces? Love the paper and of course the stamps. I really need to start incorporating sentitments too. Now might be a good time *smiling*
Posted by: Susie | 03/03/2011 at 10:27 PM
This is so pretty! That Websters Pages paper is perfect for this! I love how you used the tag too! Love this card!
Posted by: Danielle | 03/04/2011 at 06:04 AM
Simply Beautiful. I love your DP, colors, ribbon, sentiment and sanding. TFS
Posted by: nancy littrell | 03/04/2011 at 06:44 PM
I love this design, Leslie! Just beautiful!
Posted by: Linda E | 03/10/2011 at 11:18 AM