New flower border dies...

 

Not long ago I purchased a couple of new flower border dies. I love this type of die for making quick cards that look pretty impressive to the non-cardmaker. 

For this card, I started with an aqua card base and rounded the two right-hand corners. Then I added a strip of DSP, my die cut and a thin strip of silver glitter paper to finish off the seam between the two.

I added the vertical "Happy Birthday" die-cut and a bit of glitter to the flower centers. No other special embellishments.

The inside featured a stamped sentiment.

This was such a quick and easy card!

This is the second floral border die that I purchased. It features lilies of the valley, which I think are really nice for a sympathy card.

I kept this card very "quiet." No embellishments or sparkle.

Once again, just a stamped sentiment on the inside.

I donated both of these cards to the thrift store. They sold very quickly, so I guess that's a sign I should make some more.

My big plan today is to finish making the last few Christmas cards for my DH and me to send out this year. We'll be sending 95 cards plus I've made more for the thrift store. 

I want to add a special thanks here to my crafty friend Lynette (My Stamping Addiction) for her donation of cards to the thrift store. She included some Christmas cards in the assortment she gave to me. I've taken them to the thrift store and they are rapidly selling. In fact, nearly all of hers have sold, and I will have to keep making holiday cards to sell right up until Christmas.

Thanks so much for stopping by and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.

Cheryl