Every year I keep telling myself I am going to write more. Reach out to people that I don't only want to hear from during bad times like illness and funerals. I also said I was going to start not only, making more cards again, but also gifting them. So I came up with this…
I started first by deciding what size cards I wanted to make. Went with A2 (4.25 x 5.5 inches). I did the calculations for a open box/pocket. Going with matted front, back and sides. I used the paper I got from a kit of the month, at Frosted Designs called A Moment In Time it's delicious colors are right up my alley! I decided that I would build a flat bottomed pocket and attach a back panel. Easy peasy!!
After cutting my papers to size, I layered them using Helmar Craft and Hobby PVA Glue and my old faithful Quickfix Adhesive Runner! I love heavy card stock and these adhesives are my 2 goto items to when I am playing with paper and making cards! Can I tell you a secret? I even carry the tape runner in my art bag, its awesome for small collaging; smashing in my planner/journey; Especially good, when you don't/can't carry liquid. (smiles) Check out my pictures below!
layering my papers..
using the glue to adhere the papers to base..
finished box constructed.. 🙂
Here are a few cards I am including.. cute and simple!
I think I need a little bird.. I like birds..
I made note cards, no sentiments. Cute and Simple!
Thank you so much for visiting my post! Here's to starting off the new year right with great intentions, crafty inspiration and awesome adhesive!! :)
