Do you have any paper in your stash that you don’t know what to do with? Unfortunately, I have plenty of paper like that. Most of it I’ve picked up at scrapbooking classes. It’s usually paper I would never choose for myself, but somehow I end up stuck with tons of it.
Today’s card uses some leftover ugly paper. I hate to admit that I don’t like it because it’s from Close to My Heart. As a CTMH ambassador, I should “love” all of their paper packs, but sadly, this particular pack didn’t strike my fancy…until I made this card.
This thank you card features Magic Moments paper. There’s something about this paper that reminds me of the 70s TV show, “The Electric Company.” However, this little card has softened my opinion of Magic Moments. (Don’t hate me, Magic Moments fans!)
I’m using the “Keyhole” pattern from Wishes which requires some circle cutting. I cut a 3″ circle in half and then used that as a template to cut an “arch” on the front panel of the card. Next I cut a 2.5″ circle from Hollyhock (pink) paper and attached that to the front of the card. Then I decorated it per usual. The final card size is 3 x 4.75.
If you have a circle cutter, you should have no trouble with assembly. If you don’t have a circle cutter, no worries—Wishes includes templates for some of its more intricate patterns and for envelopes.
Materials:
- Magic Moments paper packet
- Card pattern: Wishes – “Keyhole”
- Thank You stamp set
- Sunflower Exclusive Inks stamp pad
- Just Blooms Spring Blossom paper flower
- Ribbon
Making cards is a great way to get rid of paper you don’t like. What paper did you hate at first, but later had a change of heart?
