I love to make handmade paper (as I am sure you know by now) but I am just not great at actually using my paper. I enjoying seeing how other people use my papers but when it comes to me using it for a project, I am just at a loss sometimes. So, I am trying to using my papers more. I have a bunch of pink paper right now so I decided to stay in the Valentine's Day spirit and make cards. These are just very simple. I covered the front of a blank card with my handmade papers and then added my die-cut hearts from paperpeddler.etsy.com to the fronts. I like the way they turned out.
I also made matching envelopes by altering commercial envelopes using the same hearts. I inked one up with a dark red pigment ink, then turned it over and pressed it to the envelope. A very subtle way to enhance the plain white envelope.
It is a beautiful day in Lubbock Texas. I was surprised by the temps outside though. I think it is only about 35 degrees right now, but the sun is shining bright and there is no wind (for a change!). Just beautiful! I have to say I will miss the wide open sky when we move, but I won't miss the wind. LOL!!!
6 comments:
Chrystal, your papers and Valentines are just beautiful! The people that receive these will have a treasure for sure! I love them! Diann
Just Beautiful Chrystal....You did an AMAZING job with them and your paper looks WONDERFUL!!!!
Your papers are very beautiful and you did a good job with the cards too
Gorgeous work and now i am off to see the rest of your papers
Hugs June
Dink...thought I left you a comment the other day when I was here. LOL These are FABULOUS!!!
(Please excuse my swiss cheese brain!)
Oh I love them! The cards are fabulous and the envelopes are just perfect :)
Those are beautiful! Of course, Etsians in the Panhandle area and other parts of Texas are a bit biased ;)
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