Designer Paper makes the card

     I love using Designer Paper as the background for a card.  It really sets the tone for the rest of the card.  This is one of the cards we made in the Kids Birthday card class held yesterday.  Once I made the decision to use the Birthday Basics background paper, I just picked coordination colors for the accent pieces.

Colors; Basic Grey, Bermuda Bay, Gumball Green

Stamp Set: Chalk Talk

Framelit: Chalk Board

This is the last week to take advantage of the Designer Paper Sale.

BUY 3 GET ONE FREE! I have my list ready, how about you?

What to do with leftover punched out shapes?

     Whenever I have any leftover punched pieces I place them in this box. Well, the box came in handy on Tuesday when I had my downline meeting.  Since Abby was visiting, I invited the daughters of two of my downline to come so she would have someone to stamp with.
     First, I placed this box of scraps on the table and gave each girl 5 pieces of Very Vanilla card stock ready to make into a card. 
     Next, I challenged them to make whatever design they wanted from the items in the box.  These are the cards Abby came up with.

     As soon as she turns 18, I am presenting her with a demonstrator application.  She is a pretty creative girl!

An Original card from Abby

     While I was assembling the flower accents for the napkin holders, Abby told me about an inspiration she had for making a dress card.  We assembled the supplies and other than giving her a few hints on adhesive or how to stamp the background stamp, she was on her own.  I was very impressed with her end product.  I think I'll have a sign up form ready for her in 8 years.  What do you think?

Products used

Magnetic Platform (Abby can use this without any supervision)

Dress Up Framelit

En Francais background stamp

Black ink

1/8 inch Basic Black ribbon

Basic Black, Real Red Very Vanilla cardstock

Pearls

Fabric Flower ( retired from the Spring Catalog)

Everyday Enchantment (Retired designer paper still available  on the Clearance Rack)