Sunday, August 2, 2009

One Sketch Two Ways

This month's diva at TSR is having a card a day challenge and she posted the cutest sketch from Page Maps. I always need a ton of cards in the fall - Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas - so I thought I'd use that challenge to get ready for those holidays.

While card making I had an epiphany: Sequins are like buttons, just flatter.

When mailing a lot of cards the last thing you want is to pay an extra dime per envelope in "lumpy charges" but flat cards look too... flat for me. What's a girl to do?

USE SEQUINS!

Since I have a ton in my color kits I decided to try it and I like the results:


This card was made with paper I just hated. And guess what, I love it now. We just needed to get to know each other better:



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22 comments:

Julie said...

wonderful! glad you joined the hop!

Tami said...

Adorable cards!! I've got to remember the sequins as I can't stand to pay extra charges for bumpy cards...lol

Janine Rachau said...

great cards! I had it in mind to use sequins on a layout I was thinking about but one of the hold-ups was the thought of having to sew. But, they don't have to be sewn on, do they....? Anyway, thanks for the inspiration!!! You definitely have a way with cards!

LisaNRoxy said...

Great cards! Love the Christmas card with a little bling!

WriterGirl said...

okay those cards are great with the sequins!! Excellent idea! great to see you again!

Candace H said...

Both cards are fabulous! Love the use of sequins!

Miss Misi said...

Great cards!

"The Bag Lady" said...

I love the simplicity of your designs - especially since your space is so limited. Very nice!

Vicki G said...

Both of your cards are fabulous!!! So fun and funky!

Vicki

Nathalie said...

Great cards Nicole! I think your sequin use is awesome! Did you just glue them down?

CathyR said...

Great cards. Never thought of using sequins, what a great idea.

just jennifer said...

love your cards!

Jill Felker said...

Oh, I love them! I'll have to remember the sequins, too. I'm sure I have some somewhere!

Barbara Ferguson said...

Your cards are FABULOUS!!

Lori Gentile said...

I adore your cards. You've put me in the holiday mood! Most of all, though, I totally dig your hair color! How fun are you?!!! Love it!

Patricia said...

Such wonderful cards! Great to see your work!

Diana D said...

cute cards!!

Michele said...

Love that Christmas card. I am inspired.

Gina de Jong said...

Love the sequins - gosh I think I need to go find some!!!!!!!!

Kat said...

Super cute Nicole! Love the sequins

lisaplus6 said...

wow! i love our cards! they are so pretty!

Sonya said...

Great cards Nicole! Thanks for sharing!