Thursday, February 28, 2013

History in the making... of cards, that is



Used to make two of every card (this was approximately 100 years ago). That way, I could have a box (or 30) filled with card to use when I needed them, or have inspiration. My poor mom has been holding many of my cards, and a number of her own know for a loooooong time, so we decided to get with the program (better late than never), and take photos of the cards so we can use the ones we've already made, and with the advent of Pinterest, there's no reason not to share these- especially since I've been so inspired by so many talented folks out there with their own cards.

Got to apologize here- I am posting old cards, so I do not have much by way of credit, but I hope that these will inspire future card creations, so I am going to post some, and I'd love to hear your feedback!
So this one my mom made, and i think it's darling. She took some chalk ink to give a soft look it, and if you can't see it well (sorry) the stem of the flower says Happy Birthday!

   
This could be done a 100 different ways, and that's one of the reasons I like this card so much. You or use a different center (this one is a flat marble), or use a fabric flower, or even maybe could make this stamp be the string connected to a balloon!I have always liked long skinny cards, and this one is simple and lots of fun!

I still have this cute stamp at my parents' house, (I will find out who to credit and post )- Do you have this stamp? How have you used it? Remember, sharing is caring!

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