Saturday, March 5, 2022

Birthday Notecard Set

 


Hi Friends. Thought I'd share a project I've been working on.
My daughter asked for one of my 'extra' birthday cards for a friend, and
I decided to make her a few. That turned into a boxed set of 6! 


These are strange and stressful times right now. Feeling helpless I turn to prayer.
And crafting... it helps focus energy towards something besides anger and sadness.


This was not a quick set. Planning started with The Greetery's Notecard Dies, and
because they were smaller than the A2 Notecard box, I cut down the box by 
adjusting the sizes of the dies to fit the notecard. 


Positioning the dies in your machine will get you the desired size. And it takes a bit of
math and measurement. If you'd like my size notes I'd be glad to share them with you.
Pictured above is the notecard box plus the handmade envelope made for the card.


6 cards, 2 of each color, and 6 envelopes, completes the set. They fit nice and snug inside
the little box.


The paper is Peony from PTI, stripe and it's coordinating solid cardstock.
And the macaroons are The Greetery's new Sweet Tooth. Sweet die also from
The Greetery, and cut twice.


The sweet pastel colors just seemed right with the macaroons, and I added a bit 
of 'sugar' to the tops of each cookie, and one heart from Betsy's cookie confetti.


The green heart is copic colored, on a white heart.

Completed project, something I hope my daughter will like. As I said, not the 
quickest to do but satisfying to have completed! 

Blessings, my friends. 






6 comments:

  1. These are definitely a labor of love and so sweet!! Thank you for sharing your craft; I have this set and plan to make a few of these! I agree these are difficult days and what an encouragement we have in prayer. Blessings!

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  2. These are adorable, Nancy! What a sweet set of cards to brighten these sad days.

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  3. These just make me smile, Nancy! Love the colors, what a delightful set!

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  4. Marisela Delgado said: Ooo la-la, Nancy! These are gorgeous! I love, love, love these! ☺ Marisela mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com

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  5. Definitely a labor of love and your daughter is going to love receiving this beautiful set AND sending out the cards! Your Macarons are so realistic looking and colorful, and the matching box to store the cards/envelopes in is the icing on top! Lovely, lovely set!! Lots of hugs my friend!! :0)

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  6. Totally SWEET and thoughtful gift set, Nancy! Beautiful coloring and card designs. Your macaroons look delicious!

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