I have a lot of stamping pen pals and they are the best. I love getting mail and having a chance to send cards to people I know will appreciate the time and effort that goes into making your own cards. I get too many to show all of them here but I thought I'd start picking a couple at random every month to show some of my fun mail. Today's cards are from Tara and Sarah.
Every card I receive has something in it that can inspire me. I love how the shamrock was made with the hearts along with the gold cord stem. As soon as I opened this one up, it made me smile.
What strikes me about this card is the fun layout. Long cards are a lot of fun but I always seem to do the same old design with them. I am definitely going to try this with the gate-fold opening and the use of patterned paper. What's great is that you can use a larger design on the paper but because there is such a large area of paper, you don't lose something like you do with the smaller blocks. I just got some paper that I think would go great with this and want to give it a go.
These are only two of the fantastic cards I received last month. I am definitely going to keep showing more because I have such a talented group of pen pals!
Cold and windy here today. Are you sure it's the start of spring? I'm thinking Easter will be on the mite chilly side!
What fun to get such awesome cards in the mail! Have a very Happy Easter!!
Posted by: Marilyn | March 23, 2008 at 05:34 PM
Isn't it fun to get these wonderful cards in the mail? I love how it inspires me too! TFS
Posted by: Laurie | March 23, 2008 at 11:49 AM
Such great "happy mail" -lucky you! HAve a wonderful Easter, Laura!
Posted by: Meg | March 21, 2008 at 07:23 PM
Lucky girl - thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Lauren | March 21, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Great idea sharing a few RAK's at a time. These are so very nice too! Hope you warm up soon, have a nice Easter weekend! Deb
Posted by: Deborah Golan | March 21, 2008 at 12:31 AM