Jan 07 2011
Graphic 45 Once Upon a Springtime KIT
Today I made a sympathy card and a wedding card using Graphic 45’s Once Upon a Springtime — and, of course, I had to make this lovely pad into a KIT! The pad features lovely and somewhat whimsical prints of pretty little fairies and Beatrix Potter-like bunnies, but there are plenty of prints in the pad to create more serious cards as well, and those are the sheets you’ll see me using in today’s creations.
This is a much overdue sympathy card for a friend whose husband died very unexpectedly. I kept it simple as it is in remembrance of a man, but made it pretty as it is for a woman, trying to find a happy medium. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Jackie and her family as they mourn the loss of a loving husband and father. May you be lifted up daily by God’s loving grace.
Stamp used is from JustRite’s Sympathy Nested Sentiments and the die used is from JustRite’s Nested Sentiments Dies made by Spellbinders. All other items are contained in the Stamp Simply Graphic 45 Once Upon a Springtime KIT. The Bow Easy easy was used to tie the bow. All items are in stock. The green cardstock is SU Old Olive.
This is a wedding card, again overdue, for a New Year’s Day wedding that we were unable to attend. Our heartfelt wishes for a blessed marriage go out to Rob and Anita!
Though I use the Bow Easy on almost all my bows, there are occasions I don’t use it, and this is one. Here I have wrapped the silk around the card and just pulled it tight and hand tied my bow — it’s really very quick to do. I put a dab of Aleene’s Clear Tacky Glue (Wal-Mart) under my bow and use the same glue to adhere my trio of Prima Fairytale Roses (also included in the KIT).
Gotta LOVE this Mr. & Mrs. stamp included in JustRite’s Wedding Nested Sentiments. I’ve been itching to use this stamp and finally got to it — and I love it just as much as I knew I would! Simply stamped right onto the designer paper. Quick and easy using the Clear Rectangle Stampers, and crisp, clear lettering using VersaFine Onyx Black Ink.
Here’s my card inside — a computer generated printout of the Love Chapter, 1 Corinthians 13 — my favorite inside for a wedding card!
Both cards I’ve made today will be encased in a Clear Box for giving/mailing. A perfect way to protect your dimensional creation and make a HUGE impact! Link to Clear Boxes is at the end of this post.
All items used above are available and in stock at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.
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And here’s the new KIT I’ve put together — LOTS of crafting goodness!
Stamp Simply Graphic 45 Once Upon a Springtime KIT
Thank you so much for looking today! I do appreciate your visits more than you know! Happy Crafting!!!
23 responses so far
Oh my! Seriously stunning kit and that second card made me gasp out loud. Absolutely beautiful!!! Me needs this paper pad!!!
Holy Moly . . . . those cards left me sitting on the floor. I can’t wait to get that paper in my bony little fingers . . . . LOL! I knew from the moment I saw this paper it was made for me! Wowzers, girl what a kit! Whew . . . . I’m sitting here drooling. Seriously Sharon, your cards are so gorgeous, the paper is scrumptious . . . a beginner will look like a pro right off the bat using this kit!!!
Sharon, I’m confused about JustRite’s Nested Sentiments Dies made by Spellbinders. Are they “dies” for sentiments OR printed sentiments to use with a
JustRite stamper? I thought I knew about all about Nestibilities so I’m confused.
What a gorgeous new kit…just love everything about it!!! Your cards are just both so very beautiful and elegant!
Seriouisly stunning and beautiful cards! Wow! Love the kit and the tags and frames too!
Sharon, your cards are gorgeous! I love that new paper and can’t wait to use it.
Great job!
Stunning cards, Sharon! Love the new kit!
Sharon, these are stunning cards – I particularly like the wedding one – and I too love Corinthians 13.1. Infact I did this as a reading in Church for my friends wedding just over a week ago. I also had it read out at my wedding too…
Love the silk ribbon – good work.
Paula, Derbyshire, UK. x x x x
SHARON, JUST LOVE YOUR STUNNING CARD, ITS SO WONDERFUL. THANK YOU FOR THE GOODIE. CHARLENE
Beautiful Sharon!! Hope all is well with you!!
Stunning cards! Your Sympathy card is amazing and those papes on card to look divine.
Oh Sharon, these are stunning!!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful talent with us! I am always so inspired by you!
Blessings and Hugs,
Mary
both of your cards are so elegant – Love them and the more I see this paper set the more I want it-they are gorgeous. tfs.
What a beautiful weddig card!
Holy crapolie! Makes me wish I was getting married again! 😉
GASP!!! Both cards are outrageously gorgeous, Sharon!!! The papers are so elegant and beautiful.
Sharon these cards are gorgeous – I love seeing your creations. I think you did such a wonderful job finding a happy medium on the sympathy card. The wedding card is stunning and I love how you “framed” the passage inside the card. Your bows are always amazing!
Sharon!! That Sympathy is just what I need. A close family lost their son tragically and unexpectantly last weekend. I’ve wanted a special sympathy card to send to them but have been a little shell shock myself to even start one. Thanks to you, I am inspired.
Sharon, I received this kit in yesterday’s mail. Everything is so beautiful, I can’t wait to make the gatefold card! Thank you!
What absolutely elegant cards. I admire their clean and impactful designs so much
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Is there any way I can still purchase the Once Upon a Springtime Kit? It is absolutely beautiful and would love to make cards with it.