A Happy Little Card
My sister has just retired and I made her a pretty little card as part of the celebration. I had some painted heavy paper from an earlier play session, and some vintage lace. Little cuts from the lace created a simple garden scene.
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The card needed a little color, which I added with blue French knots.
I covered the knots and threads on the inside with a plain piece of paper. And a decorative piece on the message side.
I was in a hurry when I made the envelope, so I didn’t measure anything. I just folded paper around the card to create reference lines and went from there. I think it turned out pretty well. And I like the contrasting strip used to create a spot for tucking the top.
I was pretty rushed when I did the front of the envelope and I think it shows. But, my sister will love it anyway!
Special cards like this make a nice gift when you’re invited to a party that doesn’t allow gifts.
Need a special envelope? Check this out.
Ellen Lindner
