Do you make odd sized or shaped cards? I never think about the envelope until I have the card finished. You should have seen me in the past, flinging open drawers, slinging out envelopes, pulling out my hair...
I have a LOT of envelopes. Seriously. Drawers Full. And still half the time, I've made a card that just WON'T FIT or is dwarfed by the envelope.
Solution: Make envelopes. Well, okay. But.... (confession here), I really don't have the patience for that really cool envelope maker that I have stashed away. I just can't figure out how to make envelopes with it that work for my cards.
Real Solution: Make really easy envelopes. Okay. How? Here's how:
Download Agnes Richardson Girl with Black Cat HERE.
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Louisa made valentines when I was there last week. We didn't make them until February 15th, but oh well... I die cut some hearts and then printed unicorns on sticker paper. I peeled the stickers for her and handed them to her.
She really did a good job and had a lot of fun. She made 6, which was just about right for a 15 month old. I rubbed some baking soda on the back parts of the unicorn stickers that stuck out over the hearts to keep them from sticking to anything.
You can see I also made envelopes the same way as I show in the video.
So, go ahead and make those small, large and shaped cards. Envelope? I've got you covered.
Have a wonderful week!
I've always had the same problem, Lori--thanks for the video! Such an adorable image of the little girl & that cute black kitty cat! Love how lacey & feminine that card is! Already a cardmaker--just too cute!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great way to make envelopes. If you want to use your envelope punch board WRMK has an envelope calculator. You put in any card size and it will give you the punch guide measurements. It's on their website: http://www.wermemorykeepers.com/envelope/envelopegenerator.html
ReplyDeleteTHank you for the info!
DeleteHi Lori!! I'm the same... have that envelope maker some where in my room??? hmmmmm.. Too lazy to learn how to use it... This looks much easier! And your cards are Fabulous of course and how cute of Louisa helping make some Valentine's... they're adorable and so is she! Have a great Week!
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I'm he same too! :D Thanks so much for sharing your way, it's very useful and quick! Adorable both your cards- how cute!- and I'm impressed by the sweet Louise... She surely will become early a very talented young crafter as your GrandMum! :)
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Great idea with making the envelopes! Thank you for the video! Adorable cards and envelopes, so pretty! And, little Louisa is just too cute making the Valentines! It's never to early to start creativity, so sweet!!
ReplyDeleteThe image is just adorable and it looks perfect on the card and custom envelope!! Looks like your youngster is learning quite young and doing so well too!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute cards! What a darling image! Looks like some fun crafting time going on :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet image, and I love the retro feel of the design. Cute card - very feminine with the buttons and lace. TFS the video on making envies...and the little one did a fine job making valentines. What a cutie she is! TFS
ReplyDeleteThank you for the awesome video, Lori! This will come in handy for those odd-sized cards! Thank you for the cute freebie as well! I am way behind in your freebies so I will have to check out your freebie page. Louisa looks like she had fun making the unicorn valentines - she is sooooo cute! What a joy!
ReplyDeletesweet sweet sweet and little Louissa - so precious. Love this post. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe little girl image is just way too cute and I love how you embellished it. Love your little pocket for the gift card too! Looks like Louisa is a pro with this card making. I usually make A2 cards all the time and I have an envelope template but so nice of you to share the video for those times when I might give it a try :)
ReplyDeletethat image is so cute!
ReplyDeletelove your projects and so aodrable little helper!
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She makes me think of the Campbell kids. LOL Both cards are precious and your tute is great. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for making your own envelopes....love how easy and simple they are!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the tips for envelope making! Definitely going to use them!
ReplyDeleteAnd how cute is Louisa with her Valentines! You two make an awesome team!
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ReplyDeleteI never ponder the envelope until I have the card wrapped up. You ought to have seen me previously, hurling open drawers, throwing out envelopes, taking out my hair...
ReplyDeleteI have a Great deal of envelopes. Truly. Drawers Full. Despite everything a fraction of the time, I've made a card that simply WON'T FIT or is overshadowed by the envelope. Maryland Sexual Abuse Lawyer | sexual abuse in Maryland