I'm not posting a link to a challenge this morning (although I'm sure there is one out there somewhere that my cards would be appropriate for!). I wanted to share a series of simple note cards I have made to send daily inspirational quotes to a dear friend who is going through chemo. I first made one of these back in December for a OLW challenge. It was so easy and so charming that I decided to make several.
With the distress inks available now, some of the backgrounds on these cards look like I stamped/distressed them. I did not, which is what makes these so easy. The card itself is simply cut from a K & Co 12 x 12 background paper. I know from my stacks of background paper from K & Co and DCWV that there are several other papers that could be substituted. I simply stamped the hat (from Rubber Stampede), outlined the lines on it with a Stardust clear pen, and applied the flower or brad embellishments. I hope you are inspired to make a few easy, CAS note cards.
Well, there must be some trick someone knows for getting photos to be in columns or at least side-by-side, easily. I've spent cruds more time than I expected. I didn't want to have the post go on and on, yet I did want to show several ideas. Waugh. I'll go put another coat of paint on the deck and that will work out my frustrations!
Edit: Thanks to "CraftyChris" below, I followed-up and found the "collage" button via Picasa and it couldn't be easier. I'm sure there are ways to finesse the photos better than I did, but it's good enough to give you the idea of the cards without using all that space and the time it takes trying to put two cards side-by-side. Thanks again, Chris!!
Until next time, be well. Thanks for visiting!
Enjoy!
5 comments:
This is such a good idea Darnell, thank you for sharing. I hope your friend is soon feeling better.
Love the little embellishments. As for lining up photos, I haven't figured it out yet - Blogger is really easy, until you want to do something slightly different or original! I keep thinking I may take a web design course....
These little note card are oh so pretty. Your friend must love them.
What a fab idea, your friend must be really pleased! Check out acraftingjourney.blogspot.com its not only a fab blog that is worth following, but has a post on Wed Feb 29th about putting pictures side by side. I haven't tried yet, but it might help you out. Good luck with it xx
Thank you, Chris! It looks a bit complicated, but I will tackle it when I get some time. I very much appreciate the tip!!
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