A very good teacher friend of mine is getting married next month, and I was invited to a late afternoon bridal shower for her yesterday. At about 1:00, I decided that I wanted to add a little something extra to her shower gift. Since her wedding colors and reception decorations revolve around an autumn theme, I decided to stamp a set of Thank You cards for her. After all, a new bride can never have too many! However, since I only had a few hours to complete my task, I knew that whatever I was going to design had to be quick and easy…and I needed to have the supplies on hand. So armed with the Autumn Splendor set stamp, a few ink pads, and card stock, I stamped up twelve cards. A simple gift card completed the set. Wrapped in plain brown paper, with Early Espresso 1-1/4″ Striped Grosgrain Ribbon and a fancy bow, it was an adorable little extra to add to my original gift!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:
- I’m late…I’m late…for a very important date! To save time I cut all of the paper, scored it, and then stamped all of the leaves of each color…assembly line style! Cajun Craze, More Mustard and Early Espresso were my inks of choice! Each card is slightly different, which makes them even more special!
- Random stamping! Remember to stamp some images off the edge! And do not obsess too much about image placement…the result will be carefree and natural!
- Stamp-a-ma-jig! For perfect sentiment placement, the Stamp-a-ma-jig is a must! This sentiment, from Thank You Kindly was stamped in Early Espresso.
- Confetti and Crumb Cake! Confetti White card stock forms a perfect canvas when stamping single layer cards! The “confetti” forms such a pretty background. In the case of Crumb Cake, a few spritzes with the Color Spritzer Tool and an Early Espresso Stampin’ Write Marker, add confetti in a flash!
- Complete the set with a cute little 3″ x 3″ card and coordinating envelope!
Answers to Questions
Yesterday’s post and tutorial generated a few questions about the Distressing Essentials Kit, which is found on page 195 of the 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog. The inks that are in this kit are Stampin’ Spot size and include Tea Stain, Mahogany, Charcoal and Navy. The kit comes with a 1″ x 1-1/2″ flat stamp which can be used to apply the ink to the paper. After application to the paper, they can be blended with water. I, however, prefer to apply them with Stampin’ Sponges. I hope this helps! And if you have more questions, please email me. I am more than happy to help!
And if you have any questions about the quick and easy cards presented today, don’t hesitate to email me! And of course, remember your comments are very important to me. Until next time…
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Click Here to Order Stampin’ Up! 24/7Stamp Set: Autumn Splendor (116503); Inks: Early Espresso (119670), More Mustard (103162), Cajun Craze (119671), Early Espresso Stampin’ Write Marker (119680); Card Stock: Confetti White (102028), Crumb Cake (120953); Tools: Color Spritzer Tool (107066), Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049); Glitz and Glam: Basic Pearls (119247)
Bet your friend was thrilled with those thank you cards. Love the simplicity and reminder to get out my spritzer tool. What an awesome gift for anyone!
OH my… do you think I have esp?? I just made VERY similar (almost scary Ann!) cards for my stamp club members, so I have to say LOVE IT 🙂
I love this set of thank you cards and the gift card! What a wonderful idea for an additional bridal shower gift. I’m sure your friend will love it…and the cards will definitely be useful! TFS!
Love the card design so simple yet looks like spent hours and hours..I have never been able to figure that Stampa thingy out I am sure it real simple but I could never do it so mine sits in my drawer!! Thanks for sharing
These are beautiful Ann! Love the one layer look and those leaves remain a favorite. Just gorgeous!
I’m sure your friend will love them and appreciate them. They are very pretty! I love stamping leaves in fall colors.
LOVE these!
“Ditto” To everything everyone else said . You are so cleaver!
You said one layer and you meant it!!! Wow, I love these so much!!! I’m having a shower in a couple weeks… this is your invite. *smile* Hugs,
Curse you Ann for putting yet ANOTHER stamp set on my wish list!!!!!
They may be quick and easy but they are sure elegant.
I’m with Rita! Just when I thought you were the queen of vintage, you throw in a wonderful clean and simple card, and one-layer at that! ~Bonnie~
Excellent card sets!
Great colors & clean/elegant design.
TFS!
Those are gorgeous! What a wonderful and thoughtful gift you’ve given her!
Chanda
these are great thank you cards and such an excellent idea for a bride-love the colors you used on this cas card
Love the thank you cards in the autumn colors.
Beautiful set – simple and classy! Amd there’s that spritzer again – ok ok I am ordering it in my next order. I’ll give it a try – you will enjoy laughing at my attempts!
What a great idea… so pretty and elegant. I am sure your friend will love them.
hugs
Darlene-Joy
These are fantastic! I love a one layer card for a fast and easy card…..this set is just perfect for that! {SMILES}
What a great bonus she’ll have and I’m sure she’ll love them all. I love giving cards sets as gifts, especially when someone values the “handmade” part of the gift.
PS: That sprintzer has moved WAY up on my wish list. Love your one layer cards – they look GREAT!
And of course you can make one layer cards look like a million bucks. 🙂 Is there anything you CAN’T do? Thanks so much for sharing! Love them and I bet your friend did as well.