I mentioned in my theme reveal that I was going to showcase some of the cards and other paper crafting I do and I am very excited to be able to work in my new studio! Since I just finished a major undertaking with the Sketchbook Project, my first few letters will probably be of things I have already made but I am hoping that at some point during this month I'll be giving you a peak at my creative process as well. There may be some familiar things but I'm also showing cards that are a bit unique.
Without further ado, here is my offering for the letter "A":
I am not sure how many people know about "Grandparents Day." I don't have living grandparents but my kids do and I was never very good about reminding them to send a card. This one has lots of detail with a huge A+ brad in the center and string running around the front of the focal point. It is up on foam dots to make it stand out as well.
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The inside says that great parents get promoted to grandparents. Pretty sure some "not so great" parents get to be grandparents too but that's neither here nor there. Still, it's a nice sentiment, don't you think? The inside has plenty of room for you to write a personal message.
All my cards come with hand made matching envelopes. This one has bits of paper from the card. I think it adds something that you are not going to find in most card stores.
Grandparents Day is September 8 this year, just in case you want to be prepared to send a card to yours. You can find this card in my Etsy shop if you are interested.
Make sure to visit some of the other A to Z'ers and show a little love. Stay tuned for "B" tomorrow.
Just wanted to let you know I stopped by.
ReplyDeleteThanks Beth!
DeleteLovely card. I don't have any surviving parents let alone Grandparents but have become a Grandparent myself. However Grandparents day is only slowly catching on here in the UK. Yesterday was Mother's Day here and I was lucky enough to spend it with all our kids and the Grandsons. That's the best present for me.
ReplyDeleteI just found out that Mother's Day is different in the UK. I thought it was in May all over the world! Guess I need to get out more. Happy Mother's Day to you. Thanks for stopping by.
DeletePretty card! Unfortunatly, no more living grandparents either... :(
ReplyDeleteThanks. Wish I had paid more attention to my grandmother. She was the only one left when I was growing up.
DeleteWow Janet, your cards are creative, thoughtful and just super. Love that they have matching envelopes, too. You have taken card making and scrapbooking to a new level and they are so perfect for an Etsy shop. You will do very well on there. Glad to see you for another year of AtoZ. Stop by when you get a chance.
ReplyDeleteSue at CollectInTexas Gal
Thanks Sue! It should be a fun challenge. Popping over to see you too!
DeleteAwesome card! Such a gorgeous design. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks Trudy!
DeleteHi Janet! Just stopping by.
ReplyDeleteHey Jill!
DeleteAs a grandparent I would love to receive one of your cards! :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the challenge :)
Show the post to your grandchildren - LOL. Glad you stopped by!
DeleteI'm so excited to visit your blog through the challenge!! I love paper crafting and just started seriously getting into it this last year.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that Alicia. I'd love to hear your thoughts. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteBeautiful card and a beautiful sentiment. Many grandparents do so much for their grandchildren and children. My in-laws are amazing grandparents. Asking for Help to Avoid Burnout
ReplyDeleteYes, Heather. I agree. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteWhat a creative idea for the month! Great craft project.
ReplyDeleteJ Lenni Dorner~ Co-host of the #AtoZchallenge, Debut Author Interviewer, Reference& Speculative Fiction Author
Thanks J. I am hoping it will appeal to people.
DeleteI'm always in awe of those who can craft beautifully. You're really talented. Every time I try to make cards they always end up looking really messy. Great theme, and looking forward to returning to see more!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lacey. Sometimes I think that no one is interested in things like this and then I get a comment like yours and it makes me smile.
DeleteWow! Such a great looking card!
ReplyDeleteGiggling Fattie
www.noloveforfatties.com
Thanks, Giggling. On my way to visit you. Your name intrigues.
DeleteWe've never bothered with grandparent's day - they get cards and present on mother's or father's day. It's a great card though and I love the message
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Yes, most of the time we did that too. I didn't even know there was a grandparents day for a long time. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteA very nice looking card with some great designs that work well together. I love the words you combined with the background. GreT start
ReplyDeleteThanks Birgit. Let's hope I can keep it up!
DeleteWow. I love your theme of A-Z craftmaking. I am looking forward to your beautiful hand made cards.
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Thanks QueenBee. Now that I have my new studio it is going to be fun to see what things I can come up with.
DeleteMy daughter and a good friend both do cards. I will send them this link to follow along!
ReplyDeleteDB McNicol, author
https://dbmcnicol.blogspot.com/2019/04/a-automobile-atozchallenge.html
Thanks Donna! Always welcome new card makers. It is interesting to see the work of others.
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