stencil on watercolor card stock
This one was made for a man's birthday. I find it a little difficult to make cards for men. No fussy flowers, etc. I used a small stencil that I've had for ages. I don't even know where I got it.
watercolor on watercolor card stock
You have seen cards similar to this one before. Made using masking tape and watercolor. It is an idea I return to because of the abstract quality about it. It can be used for almost anyone for almost any purpose.
Do you make your own cards? Do you have a design you frequently use?
Always enjoy your cards, Darla. Yes, I do make my own cards. It's fun to think of the person you're sending it to, find something that just says "them" and putter around putting it all together. I tried the masking tape one, but the watercolor ran under the edge of the tape. Not a pretty look at all. Do you have a special tape you use?
ReplyDeleteI just use teg 1/4 inch masking tape. I press it down pretty good and it doesn't seem to hurt the paper when I remove it.
DeleteI'm with you. I don't think I could buy a card unless I really really had to. I always make them when I need them, but I don't make cards all the time. I like yours. They're not too busy-just right.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you. I don't think I could buy a card unless I really really had to. I always make them when I need them, but I don't make cards all the time. I like yours. They're not too busy-just right.
ReplyDeleteI'm a HORRIBLE card maker. My cards always look so childish. I love yours. And I love the fact they can be mailed without additional postage. I've seen cards where they add everything except the kitchen sink.
ReplyDeleteYes, I do make quite a few of my own cards, usually using photos I take in my gardens.
ReplyDeleteYou're right, it is hard to make cards for men.
Have a nice weekend ~ FlowerLady
Love what you did with the tape method! I'll have to try that.
ReplyDeleteI make my own cards, but they are pretty sad. I use stamps, watercolor pencils (on non-watercolor paper- those were *really* sad!), colored pencils, printed on the computer... they are almost always Yule cards because, since my aunt died, I no long have anyone I have a snail-mail relationship with!
The only image I use a lot is a little teensy cat face stamp I put on the back- when I can find the bloody thing.
I can't remember the last time I bought a card. I love super simple cute ideas like these. I am not a fancy cardmaker. :)
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