These cards are pretty streamlined because let's face it if you have the adorable Long Dogs and an awesome sentiment (in Avery font) you don't need much else really. Ok maybe some fab Geomettic Washi, but that's about it.
I made the background of my second card by alternating strips of Paw Washi with some really fun Skinny Plaid Tape. The Long Dogs have wiggled their way between the two lines of sentiment which is spelled out in a free font called Cafe Rojo.
Not only do the Long Dogs look cute, I think they've given us some really good advice; and also... they're on sale right now!
Ideas can literally come from ANYWHERE, but one of my (Lauren's) --perhaps surprising-- sources are the silly t-shirts in novelty catalogs. I can't actually imagine BUYING such a shirt, but it's unusual for me to flick through and not see something I think would make a fun card. In this case, since I knew I had a couple of varieties of Eyelet Outlet Brads which would work perfectly (Kitten Brads and Long Cats) I've made two!
EDITED: Lauren has generously shared her quote in two fonts on the Freebie page...check the tab at the top of the blog! Thanks, Lauren!!
I've used the Kitten Brads as accents quite a few times (especially on Halloween cards!) but I'm glad they are finally getting their starring role. I made a base of Coloring Book Washi, mounted it on a panel of Big Dot Tape and finally added a small pink heart from the Multicolor Enamel Set. My sentiment is in a free font called AR Cena.
My second card uses a free font called AR Bonnie because I liked how its super skinny line paired perfectly with the Long Cat Brads. These guys are on clearance, which is happy because they're only $1.09 but sad because when we run out, they won't be coming back. I matted the sentiment on a panel with Geometric Tape and made the background from Paw Tape.
I hope you'll be inspired by something random and wonderful today... and then I bet we have some Eyelet Outlet Brads and Tape that will help make it into the perfect card!
Need to make lots cards for a big event, invitations, thank you
notes, announcements, or just to have some cards on hand for that last minute party you got invited to? Look no further. Here is a trio of
card using a black kraft card (4" x 5.5"), washi tape, bling, flowers,
brads, and mists that you can reproduce many times over using the same
materials for a little cost - and they are fast and easy too!!
Here is a video tutorial on how I made all 3 cards.
The
supplies for each card allow you to make more than just one anywhere
from 4 to 10 cards per package of bling, brads, or flowers. Here is
each card with the respective supplies.
12 pk Bumblebee Brads, Green Foil Stripe Washi Tape, Solid Color yellow Flower
Yellow Paper Flowers, 10mm Jeweled Brads w/ sliver edge in Amber, Geometric Washi Tape
Solid Color Red Paper Flowers, Blue Glitter Washi Tape, Bumpy Clear Stickyback Bling
Now when you get stuck needing to make a bunch of cards, you have some ammo on how to do it!!
Did you miss the GASC in Arlington? We had a fun make n take hosted my me!! If you did not get a chance to come to the convention here is the card we made in the booth.
And here is the video tutorial for the card!!
And an even more fun video from the GASC convention floor of the Father's Day Card we had as the Make n'Take during the show.
Two of my favorite things to do are
crafting and cooking, so why not combine the two together?!? I made
some yummy chicken stock in my crockpot, then used the Eyelet Outlet
Washi tape as labels. I then used the same washi tape for the cute
little card when I give some of the chicken stock away to friends and
family.
Here is a video tutorial on how to made the labels for the containers, how to make the cards, and the chicken stock recipe!!
Both
of these items, the container of homemade chicken broth and the card,
could be given as a gift to someone for when they are sick, need a pick
me up, or just to let them know you are thinking about them. So if you
are giving a gift you have to have a card to go with it!!
Spring Bubble Brads, Confetti Washi, Bunny Washi, Geometric Washi
Without further ado here is my chicken stock recipe:
Crockpot Chicken Stock
Makes about 16 cups (6 quart crockpot)
Step 1 - Cook your chicken
Ingredients
1 whole chicken
1 onion rough chopped or a handfull of green onions (I used green onions from my garden) 1 whole head of garlic smashed
2- 3 Fresh Rosemary stems
2-3 Fresh Thyme Stems
1 lime - cut in half (or lemon)
Salt and pepper chicken
Instructions
Combine all the ingredients in the slow cooker: Place
onion, garlic, and lime in the bottom of the pot. Add chicken breast
up. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add fresh herbs on top.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Enjoy your yummy chicken for dinner!!!
Step 2 - Make the Stock
Ingredients
Bones from the chicken you just cooked
Veggies, Herbs, and lime from above
Carrots
Celery
Peppers
Eggplant
Squash
Greens
Other herbs (sage, parsley, etc)
Any other veggie you have
Instructions
Combine all the ingredients in the slow cooker: Place
all the bones, skin, small bits of chicken, tendons, neck, etc all in
the pot. Roughly chop the vegetables and herbs and scatter them around
the chicken.
Cover with water: Add enough water to cover the chicken bones.
Cook for at least 8 hours: Set the slow cooker to "low"
and cook for at least 8 hours or just overnight. When you wake in the
morning just turn it off to cool.
Strain the stock: Set a strainer over a large bow l and pour entire stock through the strainer into the bowl.
Store the stock: Divide the stock between several containers and label with washi tape. Cool completely, then cover and refrigerate
for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
