Tuesday, March 12, 2013

{Embellished Stationery}

Hey, y'all!  Recently I shared a fun post on The Hair Bow Company's blog. I showed their readers how to easily embellish plain stationery, and today I want to show y'all the how-to. 
With minimum supplies and a few simple steps, you can have a beautiful card to send a special person.
One: Gather your supplies.  You will need blank notecards, scrapbook paper, washi tape, an ink pad, glue and a flower embellishment.  (I used a shabby flower from The Hair Bow Company.)
Two: Trace the top flap of your notecard on the back of your scrapbook paper.  Cut it out and use a glue stick to adhere it to your notecard.  (I cut my scrapbook paper to only cover the bottom half of the notecard.)
Three: Add washi tape strips to the top of the note card.
Four: Lightly rub an ink pad around the edges and top of the card.
Five: Hot glue a fabric flower to the top of the card as your finishing touch.
With minimum effort, you have a lovely card to send to brighten someone's day.
In the age of email and text messages, there's something really special about finding a beautiful, handwritten note in the mail.
Disclaimer: While I was given flowers from The Hair Bow Company to use in my crafting, all opinions in this post are completely mine!  For further info on my disclaimer policy, see the side of my blog.

12 comments:

  1. Oh I adore this idea! So pretty and I think I recognize that tape!

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  2. I just got a bunch of washi tape from pick your plum. Now I know what to do with it! I am collecting things throughout the year to put together gifts for the women's shelter down the street. I can embellish inexpensive journals, pens, etc with the washi tape. :) I love how cute and easy this is!

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  3. I am always super excited when I get "real" mail. Those who get your letter will be super psyched, it's so cute! =)

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  4. What a sweet card! I love the use of the washi tape and vintage ink. A homemade card is always a wonderful treat to receive in the mail!

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  5. So pretty! I love that pink flower. I papercraft, too!
    I found you today at Ginger Snap Craft's Linky. I hope you get a chance to stop by my blog and leave a comment, too!
    ~ Megin of VMG206
    www.vmg206.blogspot.com

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  6. This is just lovely! I'd love to carry this design over to something for my home, too. I love embellished everything.

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  7. What a great idea. I love the idea of someone opening this up. It's such a beautiful gift in itself. You're so creative!
    Leslie (Gwen Moss)

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  9. This is one of the most beautiful cards! Do come link it up with us at the party: http://www.finecraftguild.com/gorgeous-easter-flower-bouquets-linky-party/
    I love it!

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  10. How did I miss this post? This is a fabulous way to make notecards! So beautiful!

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  11. Just wanted to let you know this will be part of the features when this week's link party opens tonight!

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