To short cut making some thank you cards, I purchased a box of simple thank you cards and added a splash of color - a big, bright splash! The cards were coated and thought I could stamp directly on them, but when I tried, it just did not work. I could not get a nice clean image. So I had another idea...
- Color images directly with markers, blending colors on image, and then stamp on sticker paper. While the stamps are inked, stamp envelops at this time too.
- Cut out images. For the areas close to small/thin stamped lines, use a craft knife set aside
- The box surface is great for the bold stamps! Color images directly with markers, blending colors on image, and then stamp. For the sentiment and border, use the blending blox. Turn ink pad 180 degrees where the ends meet.
In addition to the eight card set, I made one extra card with big bright flowers, using the same steps as above.
STAMPS: Dee Gruenig's Duets Friends, Dee Gruenig's Watercolor Set 2 , Dee Gruenig's Sentiments Stamps
INKS: Blending Blox Shades of Pink
PAPER: box, Crack N' Peel Glossy Sticker Paper, package thank you cards & envelops
ACCESSORIES: Marvy Markers 9, 15, 57, 68, 118, 119, 120, 121, 123, 124, 127, 131, Marvy LaPlume II 5, craft knife
Take care and STAY POSITIVE!
Trena
These are really nice!!
Posted by: Marge | February 21, 2009 at 12:50
How clever to stamp onto stickers. Vibrant colourful flowers, lovely.
Posted by: Englishrose | February 20, 2009 at 22:07
Beautiful, Trena - as always! Loved the candies, too. :)
Posted by: AmyS | February 20, 2009 at 11:19