Susan R. Opel
I’m a crafting machine today! In just 34 days, I’m headed to Miami to start my adventure on The Paper Crafts Cruise!
So here I sit, cranking out 60 (yes, 60!) cards for the card swap that will take place on the cruise. All of the attendees will bring a set of cards to share with the other cruisers, so we’ll walk away with a set of cards created by all of our new friends!
To make it easy on myself, I’ve been doing my cards in stages. First I cut all 60 of my card bases, and then I moved on to scoring them. That left me with a stack of 60 little canvases to work with.
Next, I went to my trusty scrap stash again (ala this post by Betsy Veldman and this post and this post) and started pairing some of my favorite patterns and colors together. I cut three strips and reserved one to be added horizontally later.
Then, I added a strip that I had notched on one end and tied a black ribbon in a knot around it for a uniform look.
Some of my favorites so far!
My last step will be to add a computer generated sentiment (similar to these seen below), and then I’ll punch them and adhere them with foam tape.
It’s a fun way to spend the day, and I’m excited to meet people from all around the world on the cruise who love card making as much as I do!
Now step away from the computer and create some cards!
P.S. We have four more editors to share World Card Making Day with, so make sure to check back to see what they have to say!
Great way to use up scraps of dp, Susan! Thanks for sharing these
Susan, I LOVE this idea…what a great way to use up some of our pretty patterned paper stash!
love it!!!!!!!! I have been making cards with patterned paper strips too, for christmas gifts!!! I don’t know WHY I didn’t think to make something like your THANKS circles on the computer! Easy peasy!!! I might just steal that idea for my next batch!!!! xoxo
You are so talented! Thanks for the fabulous ideas!
wow, amazing to have the excitements to go…60 cards!! wow that ‘s a good idea..but..lack of manpower is a bit tough….
No matter, the spirit goes on!!!
great tips susan! thanks so much for sharing. have fun on the cruise!
Those are great! What a perfect way to use up those scraps!
and a great way to use up all the scraps of beautiful patterned paper I can not bear to throw away.
Sandra ltb
I must say again I loved this idea so much from the first posts and samples that I now have piles of strips sorted by colors and I’ve been making cards whenever I have time in between other projects. I’m making card sets to give as gifts for Christmas. I love playing and matching up all the patterned papers!
What a great start to card-making. I love using my pc for creating sentiments. You can even print these on sticker paper and punch them out or use your printer for heat embossing. You have to apply the powder while the ink is still wet and emboss away. I also love using transparencies to print sentiments on. The cruise sounds like fun, fun, fun!
Such a great idea! I need to make a bunch of cards to have in my stash and ready to grab.
Great idea and wow you are a busy gal. Great way to use up some of one’s scraps. Which I have a lot of! Lol.
You must be so busy! I really like to make my own sentiments on my computer too. Thanks for the cute and simple card ideas. Happy WCMD!
I can’t even imagine making 60 cards!
Crafty and fun idea, Susan! I love the colors you used. Thanks for sharing with us. Happy World Card Making Day to you. Hope it is fulled with fun and craftiness.
Thanks for this wonderful idea, Susan. The cards are looking great. Have a fun day creating
So excited for you, Susan. Great cards for a swap! I’m just starting the day, looking at WCMD blogs. Fun!
Great idea!! I love what Betsy did, and I like your take on it (and a tutorial someday, when you have time, on how you do the computer generated sentiments would be loved !!) I’m going to have to give that one a try: it kind of looks like the piecing on a quilt, and I love it. thanks for reminding me to give it a try
This is a fabulous idea for using up product! Thanks for the great inspiration today!
34 whole days. Seems so far away.
Gorgeous cards! Awesome way to use up those scraps!
Pinned that card to Case. So simple but classy.
OMG! What a fun cruise – I’m SO jealous! And your cards are awesome! So simple but yet so elegant! You are definitely on a roll!! Great job!!
Yikes Susan, 60 cards, I’m not sure if I even make that many in a year! Your cards look wonderful! I love your design and the beautiful mix of colours and patterns! Only 33 days to go now!
Great cards! I always love your ideas! Thanks for sharing!
Katie B.