Welcome to the Paper Player’s first challenge in August, where the theme is “Back to School.” Since teachers are hard at work, weeks before students arrive, I’m sure they would appreciate a Thank You card.
Thank You, Teacher
The “Thank You” Die is the first thing I used to create this card. The words are cut from a piece of Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper, which gives a pretty, variation in color.
After doubling it for thickness, I glued it to a piece of 6X6 Designer Series Paper in Balmy Blue. This stripe is from a previous catalog, but there are four, new patterns in every Stampin’ Up! color, available now.
Beneath the striped DSP is a rectangle of the same Perennial Essence DSP that I used for the “thank you.” And, beneath that, is a rectangle of Whisper White Cardstock, which I layered on a Balmy Blue card base.
TIP: All of the layers are cut with the Stitched Rectangles Dies, so no need for measuring.
The pen is from the Crafting Forever Stamp Set, stamped in Black Memento Ink on Thick Whisper White Cardstock. I fussy cut the pen, then colored it with Stampin’ Blends in the colors listed in my Product List.
TIP: Coloring the tiny flowers is easier than you might think. I use the brush end of a Stampin’ Blend, and touch the paper lightly. Think pin dots.
After placing the pen on Mini-Dimensionals, my Thank You card is complete.
Thanks so much for stopping by, and shopping at my store!
For more Back to School ideas, pay a visit to the Paper Players blogs, then play along!
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I love the variation of colors the paper gives your thank you. The pen is the perfect finishing touch. Gorgeous
hugs
jaydee
Su. this is just perfect! I absolutely love how you used the DSP for the word die! It adds so much depth! Your little pen is so pretty! Perfect card to thank a teacher! You certainly rocked my challenge this week! XX
Su this is a great card that would work for any back to school thank you – I think an art teacher especially would appreciate those gorgeous papers! Love the addition of the pen too.
So pretty, Su! Creating the die cut from this gorgeous paper was genius!
I was about to tell you how cool you colored the die but then read how you cut it from the beautiful DSP..you are so clever! It made the card so pretty!
Perfectly lovely card to give to a teacher, or anyone, really! I love the dimension you created with the diecuts, and your little pen is perfect!
Awesome card!! I love how you did the sentiment and the colors are fabulous!
Love this, Su! I was wondering how you got the variation f colors on the sentiment. That DSP is stunning and it really adds so much extra detail (without getting messy) to your card. And I’m loving all of those fabulous layers. Swoon!
Very Pretty. I thought at first you had used the pigment sprinkles for the thank you. Either way, very pretty.