After finishing up my Easter cards, I had some scraps laying on my table that I wanted to use up. Seeing so many of the quilt-themed cards online, I decided to make one myself.
I began by using a square punch to punch squares from several patterns of CS. Then I adhered the squares to a piece of copy paper and added my little baker's twine ties so that it looked like a tied quilt. I thought those little ties added a fun touch.
Finally, I embossed my rectangle using a 3-D EF, cut it to size and adhered it to a card base. I think this base was 4 1/2" X 6".
My sentiment was computer-generated and put on a pre-made fancy label that I had in my stash. A few Nuvo Drops finished my card. I left the inside blank so that I have a place to write some personal news and good wishes to a family member or friend.
Speaking of good wishes, I send my very best to all of you who are staying home and doing your best to slow and/or stop the spread of the coronavirus. It is lonely and boring, I know, but I'm hoping that our efforts together will keep later surges of the illness at bay. The 1918-19 flu pandemic saw many more deaths in its second surge than it did in the first. In fact, it was so deadly that in one year there were 675,000 deaths in this country alone and it dropped the U.S. life expectancy by 12 years! I pray that doesn't happen this time around. So let's all wear our masks, wash our hands and follow the CDC guidelines for staying alive and well.
Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--even if it's only for a moment--every day.
Cheryl
6 comments:
What a cute card, Cheryl, and so clever! I love your advice, too, and I hope everyone follows it.
I need your cute warm snugly blanket today. It is cold and rainy. I remember making doll blankets with the yarn ties when I was a kid. This would be a great idea too for a baby card.
Love the idea of using scraps to make a "quilt" on the card. I actually made one several weeks ago but haven't posted it on my blog yet. Great advice for all of us. It made me nervous yesterday having to meet my mother at a doctor's appointment. Was very happy to get home.
Hi Cheryl, what a fabulous card, for a minute I did think it was material. Love the colours, they are so pretty and what great texture you've achieved. So cool! I do agree with laughing every day. Capture the moment. Take care.Michelle x
Oh I'm loving your quilt card - and tying with bakers twine makes it look life like. Like all the pattern papers you used as well as the EF. My vet is having a baby in June - I think I might have to make her one along with a pack of diapers etc. Staying in - except grocery store, although today is haircut day - finally. Stay well.
Oh, my goodness! This looks SO realistic! It’s cold here tonight, and I just want to crawl under that pretty, soft blanket and get cozy! Love this!
Post a Comment