It's my day to post on the a2z Scrapbooking Blog. I know text messaging is all the rage, but we stampers know the value of an actual card! These would work for kids to hand to a friend. Maybe I'm dreaming--LOL!
Here are the simple instructions to get this look. Begin by heat embossing the graphic background stamp (ON SALE in the a2z store) & cut into 2 small panels. Don't forget to hit the edges with your heat gun to reseal the embossing. Then add circles of colored ink using a foam dauber. IMPORTANT: Blot the ink to remove it from the embossing & prevent smearing. Make mini cards (2 3/4 x 4) & use the same ink to color a strip to fit on the left side of the card. Attach the strip & the embossed panel to the card front. Next stamp the sentiment to match, trim it into a banner & attach it with foam tape toward the bottom.
If the card is for a girl, add a bit of bling with some enamel dots or gems. You could make these with a lot of background stamps, sentiments & colors--whatever you like! Hope I've inspired you to join our Color It In challenge. The winner gets a $25 gift certificate to the a2z store. Be sure to check the sale section for some great deals including the stamps & red ink I used for my cards. You can use the code GRETA15 for 15% off a minimum $25 purchase. You'll find links to all the products I used on my a2z post. 
Thanks so much for taking time to stop by my blog today. Your comments are always appreciated.
I'm entering Anything Goes at ATSM.
I'm entering Anything Goes at ATSM.
I'm with you on the texting!! What super cards these are Greta ... Far nicer than receiving a text I'd say!
ReplyDeleteSo fun!
ReplyDeleteYes, you are probably dreaming, Greta! The kids these days are just glued to their phones, aren't they?? But, I love these adorable little note cards, what a fun idea for ANY age!
ReplyDeleteWouldn't it be a wonder to see kids passing fun cards like this to one another! What fun patterns and colors you have on these Greta, super cool! Do I spy a new photo of you and Fritz!! So cute ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat fun cards Greta. Wonderful design.
ReplyDeleteSuper fun graphic card, Greta!
ReplyDeleteThese are just the coolest cards! I don't know if it would get the kids to stop texting, but they surely would enjoy it:)
ReplyDeleteBoth of these cards are cool and contemporary and I love the rhinestones on the aqua card. Great work!
ReplyDeleteWow! Love the patterns on these cards! They are so fab and modern!
ReplyDeletewhat a fun set of thank you notes, greta!
ReplyDeleteOh what a sweet set of cards!
ReplyDeleteVery cool technique and I think these would be good for kids but you know I still think they would want to send a text to see if their friend got the card!! Thanks for joinig ATSM
ReplyDeleteThose graphic background stamps are crazy! But fun! I'm all about the mail. I don't even have the ability TO text.
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE and did I say LOVE?! This is so graphic and super cool! Genius move popping out one of those colors.
ReplyDeleteSuper retro and striking, love this graphic design and it works perfectly on your cards.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and playing along at ATSM challenge
you got me with your graphic background, Greta - I am always falling for this! Super! Thanks for playing with us at the ATSM challenge!
ReplyDeleteWOW, Greta, these are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYour creativity is ON FIRE!!!
Beautifully done!
Really crisp, really graphic. Great cards. Sorry I'm late commenting, thanks for playing along with ASM!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous graphic look with just the right amount of color pop !
ReplyDeleteI adore these cards, and I agree: I'll take a real card over a text message any day! I so wish we could encourage teens to set the technology aside and create, create, create! My prediction: more smiles, more positive attitudes! Your duo here: ultra cool!!
ReplyDeleteHugs~c