Monday, May 25, 2009

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop - *...yellow...*

This month's Papertrey Ink Blog Hop had a theme of summer - specifically using yellow as it is the warm weather summer color. I've never been a huge fan of Lemon Tart, but I'm starting to warm up to it - get it? warm up *giggles*
I decided to make a little notecard set for my mother-in-law's birthday next month - a summertime birthday seemed a good occasion to use the yellow, no?

I made simple 5.5x4.25 notecards (the kind that don't open) that one would use for a quick thank-you note. I used the Bitty Baby Blessings paper pack that I don't seem to turn to very often and I think it's because of the name - I forget that there are papers in here that can be used for things other than baby cards.

I only have two big alphabet stamp sets - a Martha Stewart Christmas one, and this one that I think is Marcella K from Target that I bought when I first got into cardmaking (so long ago - 5 months LOL).

I used Papertrey's Everyday Blessings set to stamp the envelopes and a little tag on the front of the packaging.

I packaged the set of 8 notecards and 8 envelopes in a Clearly Creative Card Box from Papertrey, tied it up with some Lemon Tart Saddle Stitch ribbon and I was done.


I hope my mother-in-law likes it...and I hope you do too.
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50 comments:

Tenia Nelson said...

Love this, Miss Lady!! Very cool!!! Hope you are well and have a great holiday!!

-t

Anonymous said...

It's very pretty but so plain compared to your normal work. I like it just very different for you. :)

Scrapping Julie said...

so simple and pretty. wonderful gift

Leigh Ann Baird said...

I adore this! You did a great job on this challenge. We've been really busy all weekend and I barely got a card made.

Gwen said...

Oh I'm sure she will like it! who wouldn't!!!

Marge said...

I'd say she's a lucky lady to have you; beautiful card set!!!

Maria L. said...

Awesome card set and project for the challenge!! I think it came out wonderfully!

Mara Campbell said...

Very pretty, you did a great job with yellow! and i'm sure she will love it!!

Bonnie said...

What a beautiful and thoughtful card set! and I hear you with the Bitty Blessings paper. I hardly pull it out at all, and it is probably because of the name! You have inspired me to get at it!! lol!

Melissa said...

This is very pretty and what a nice gift for your mil!

Tabitha said...

Wonderful idea to make a card set.

Love the Kraft with the yellow!

peggysue said...

I am sure she will like it. And yoru comment about the baby paper made me giggle, I'm sure I would think the same thing.

Maureen V said...

The Kraft and yellow go great together ... now I have an idea for my yellow paper!

BethieJ said...

What a LOVELY set of cards!!!! Great job!
Have a GREAT night!

Lynn P. said...

Very pretty - such a wonderful gift

KatieTurtle said...

I am sure that your MIL will adore it! So nice of you to make those. I sometimes forget that baby papers can be everyday as well!

AKiteFlier said...

Great card set - what a lucky recipient! Looks like you did, indeed, warm up to Lemon Tart - I love it and use it a lot - especially with Kraft and white - it's so clean and fresh! Great job with the blog hop.

Terri said...

Nice job. I bet she will love them.

Becca said...

Great use of the yellow! I love how you tied the package together. I think your mil will be so happy ;)

Cammie said...

Very pretty card set. A lovely gift.

Jenn said...

Great set, Michelle!

Kay D said...

Great gift idea; love the colors you used!

IamDerby said...

A wonderful set, very pretty!

Anabelle O'Malley said...

Love the simplicity of the notecards. What a great set.

Sassy's Ramblin's said...

I love this set Michelle! I think your MIL will love it too! Not plain at all I don't think, just perfect for someone to write a quick note! LOVE it!

i'm with the band said...

Love these!

B said...

Oh great job! :) Love the fun gift set!

Kelley Eubanks said...

Very cute! I will have to make me some little note cards!!

Jackie Pedro said...

Great set of cards!! So pretty!!

Sharon said...

What a beautiful packaging to go with some gorgeous cards!

Deanna said...

Super cute Michelle!

Cheryl said...

Wonderful job! I love clean and simple cards.

Karen said...

I love CAS cards and even more that you packaged them up all pretty like! :>

Regan said...

so totally cute, love the yellow and kraft

Bonnie Lynn said...

What a great gift set.

Marcie Sharp said...

Your mother-in-law will LOVE this set!! Lucky her!

Lori said...

Beautiful set!!!!

Dana Gustafson said...

What perfectly happy and sunny little notes to give and receive. well done!

Unknown said...

Sweet!! love this set --

Ally said...

So pretty! Love the simplicity, I'm sure she'll love it!

Terri Trotter Earley said...

What a darling set.

It's a good life!
Terri E.

Tanya said...

I love the simplemess of your project. That was my goal too :)

Barbara DeBose said...

What a wonderful gift! I love your packaging and the yellow ribbon.

Rita said...

Beautiful gift set, Michelle. Perfect papers...perfect sentiment...love the saddle-stitch ribbon and button!

Debbie said...

Great set Michelle!!

Sandie said...

Gorgeous set! I'm sure your MIL will be thrilled with it.

Lisa H. said...

looks great. love the kraft card base and all that yummy lemon tart ribbon.

Janelle said...

Your MIL will love the cards. Stamping the envelopes is a great touch, too!

Unknown said...

Very elegant and love the sentiments!

Babies-Beth said...

What a nice gift! Not too too yellow, and clean and simple- lovely!