I got slammed with the need for kids' thank you notes this month. Between Conor's birthday and Meg's First Communion, we need thank you's and we need lots of them. I wasn't sure what I was going to do for Meg until I got a little help from the Target Dollar Spot.
These kinds of cards are throw aways. People look at them, read them once and out they go. Therefore, I knew that while I wanted to make something, I didn't want to make too much, if you know what I mean.
I found a set of these pink harlequin notecards at Target. I thought they would make a cute base and I would just build a little something on top of them to make them a bit more special.
I pulled out my Verve sets again. I am telling you - the last couple of releases have contained a gold mine of usable stamps. I am so glad I made those purchases. I stamped the flower and sentiment in palette noir ink and then cut out the shape with my nesties. The flower is colored with copic markers to match the base.
Copic Markers: RV09, RV25
I then pop dotted the nestie layer onto the base and there you are, cute little thank you notes.
Here are a few of the set I made. Beginning to end, it was a quick project but still had handmade touches.
Did you watch American Idol last night?? I will admit, I was surprised. My theory was that Adam would make it in because Kris and Danny are very similar - I figured their votes would get split so one would make it in, but probably not both. But I really figured it would be Danny, not Kris who would pull it off. Ah well, all three are very talented and honestly, it really doesn't matter who wins. They will all end up with records over the next year or so. Look at David Archuletta - if you have kids that listen to Radio Disney then you know he has songs all over the place over there - he's not hurting even though he didn't win. But it all is fun to watch! Have a great night.
These thank you cards are great!
Posted by: Cindy | May 17, 2009 at 05:16 PM
Great set of thank yous! And I know what you mean, when you want it to be personal, but no too time-consuming for how long it's going to be kept. That Verve flower is so pretty! And I agree with your theory on Adam getting in since Kris and Danny are so similar. I like Kris and Danny, so my hope is for Kris to win; should be fun to watch!
Posted by: Rebecca | May 17, 2009 at 01:09 AM
oh how cute
Posted by: Martha | May 16, 2009 at 01:19 PM
Cute card!!
Posted by: Tenia Nelson | May 15, 2009 at 05:40 PM
Sorry to be so MIA - I hate computers!
This turned out beautiful - love that you did a set with it as well!
Posted by: Molly Ritterbeck | May 15, 2009 at 02:48 PM
I love the harlequin background. Super sweet.
Posted by: Erika Taylor | May 15, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Great find! I would so do that too :)
Posted by: Anita | May 15, 2009 at 10:50 AM
These are just perfect! Love the colors and the additions you made to the note cards!
Posted by: Cathleen | May 15, 2009 at 01:49 AM
Target Dollar Spot? What is that?! :) These are so cute and perfect for the occasion!
I know I am in the minority, but I LOVE Kris! I know he won't win, but I am still looking forward to his album!
Posted by: Siobhan | May 15, 2009 at 01:26 AM
Great idea! I've done things like this too... why not! It makes a pretty card!
Posted by: Grace Nywening | May 14, 2009 at 10:58 PM
Those note cards are super cute, Laura! Great idea, using the Target cards...lucky you found such a cute print!
Agree on AI...they are all so talented. I just love Adam's uniqueness and his genuine enjoyment of performing. It was surprising that Kris stayed instead of Danny.
Glad you're getting a little stamping in...even if it's task oriented stamping! LOL!
Posted by: Lisa M. | May 14, 2009 at 10:27 PM
Well these are bright and beautiful :), you always do the simple and they come out so great.
Posted by: Rebekka | May 14, 2009 at 10:15 PM