Jul 29 2009
2Sketches4You Fun Monogram
This week JustRite Stampers is sponsoring the 2Sketches4You Challenge with a fabulous, HUGE prize giveaway. You can read all about it at the 2Sketches 4You Blog. I wanted to play along as it was a FUN sketch, and I decided I wanted to make a monogram card, but vary my style a bit. I LOVE to do monogram projects, and when I do they typically lend themselves to more traditional or elegant styles, as in the project here. Well, today took a different turn and it’s a fun-loving monogram for the younger set:
As you can see I also made an envelope to match, all using an older set of Crate Paper, Carnival I believe — I better go check on that to be sure. This was rather easy because I used punchouts from the Crate Paper pack.
This is a standard 5.5 x 4.25″ card, but I cut my base card only 3.75″ wide so that I’d have room to adhere on my scalloped edges that were punchouts from the Crate paper. They stick out 1/4″ on each side beyond the card edge. My fun ribbon is from the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store by May Arts (links at end of post).
I used the Curlz Monogram Kit for my monogram, and I’m very pleased to tell you all that I am now carrying the full line of JustRite Monogram Kits in the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, Page 3. I love them, use them often and thought they’d be a great addition! The Curlz font included in the Curlz Kit is so whimsical, I just love it with this Crate Paper — very light hearted and fun! The Monogram is Nestie cut, the scallop behind it is a SU Scallop Punch, the pink/blue layer behind that is a Crate punchout and the bottom scallop layer is a Nestie cut. Buttons are attached with the 100% Jute String.
And here’s my coordinating envelope made in a few minutes with the Envelope-It by Scor-It. Again, for a step-by-step how-to, read this post. And no, I would not mail this envelope. It is something I would hand deliver to a birthday party, or some such event. However, minus the ribbon and popped up monogram, it is most definitely a mailable envelope!
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Stamps: Curlz Monogram Kit by JustRite
Paper: White, Crate Carnival DP
Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black
Accessories: Gingham Ribbon and Jute String by May Arts, SU Scallop Punch, Petite Circle Nestabilities by Spellbinders, Buttons, Piercer and Mat, Velcro Dot, Envelope-It, Scor-It
Shopping:
JustRite Stampers for the full line of JustRite Products
Stamp Simply Ribbon Store carries these products to make this card: Curlz Monogram Kit, VersaFine Onyx Black Ink, 1.5″ MayArts Gingham Ribbon, 100% May Arts Jute String, Envelope-It, Scor-It
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Thanks so much for checking in — hoping your week is going well. Mine is busy, but that’s a good thing — no worries over what to do next — LOL!!! Isn’t that just the way it goes!! See you all real soon!
19 responses so far
Lovely monograms.. xD
Totally totally gorgeous Sharon!!!
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Latisha
These are just beautiful…love the fresh colors
Both of your cards are sooooo fun & fresh! Love them!!
Love these cards and envelope Sharon! Fabulous paper from Crate, so fun!
Fun colors Sharon!
Amazingly beautiful! and so cheery! Bravo!
Love your choice of colors…..this is just so pretty.
perfectly perfect cards! love them both!
OMGosh, my FAVORITE Crate Paper EVER (that I have NO more of except teeny scraps!) and my FAVORITE color in that gorgeous gingham ribbon! This is so gorgeous, Sharon! I wish the monogram was TKH, instead! LOL
These are just beautiful! I love the use of ribbon on the one. It is awesome! Best, Curt
So bright & beautiful Sharon!!! Love that awesome gingham ribbon (I do believe I have a bit of it, YEAH!!) and your monogramming is always perfect!! Hope you have a great time in the U.P.
Beautiful, beautiful love your take on the sketch thank’s for playing at 2sketches4you.
Hi Sharon,
In my opinion you are the queen of all things monogrammed. This little duo is so whimsical and the blue & orange go so well together. TFS! Sheila
Love the bright happy colors…another winner.
Wow your cards are just stunning. Love your color combos also. Thanks for sharing
Oh I am smitten! These are perfection! Thanks for playing at 2S4Y!
Laura
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