For my cards today I'm using the Not Perfect stamp set, the Texture and Shape stamp set and the Brush Strokes stamp set. I created some very simple thank you notes for Josey to use after her birthday on the 4th. The patterned paper is from October Afternoon's Travel Girl line and the thank you stamp is from Avery Elle. The white sequins are from my Neutral Sequin Collection.
I love the artistic flair the Stamp Your Story line of stamps has and it was fun combining the different brush stroke stamps.
To add a whimsical touch to the thank you notes, I slipped the finished cards into Vellum Envelopes. The cards take on a soft, muted look but still show through the envelopes. I also stamped on the outside of the envelopes with some of the same stamps used on the card fronts. I added star Washi tape to the bottoms of the envelopes.
For address labels, I used some sticky backed label paper and drew an outline with a red pen. Next I stamped a fun sentiment on the label. Here Josey can write the addresses. You can see that with just the right placement that the label will cover up the thank you sentiment so that when the recipient opens the card it will be a surprise.
I hope you enjoy my cards today. I still think it's very important for kids to write thank you notes and to know how to address an envelope. I'm still surprised when kids don't even know where the stamp goes on a card. If you'd like to follow along on the Hero Arts blog hop, you'll be clicking over to Lisa Spangler next. You can also click on the Hero Arts link at the top of my blog post for all the participants. There will also be a prize drawing randomly drawn from all of the blog hop participants blog posts today......so be sure to enter by leaving a comment at the end of this post. Winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog soon. Thank you to Hero Arts for inviting me to blog today!
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 332 of 332Lovely set of cards & envelopes! And great incentive to get kids to write!
I love your thank you cards. The vellum envelope is a great idea! I agree with you that kids should still write thank you notes. Too many people forget this small but very meaningful act.
Hi Michelle! I'm so loving what you did with those stamp sets! I'm in love with the Brush Strokes stamp set! I totally agree about writing thank you cards! My kids have been doing that since before they could actually write them on their own! Good old fashioned manners! Thanks so much for sharing!
Very cute cards, I really like that "thank you" stamp.
LOVE your cards!!! Super cute. Where are you finding vellum envelopes these days? I would love to get some again.
I agree with you on thank-you notes.
Thanks again. :o)
Very cute cards, I really like that "thank you" stamp.
CUTE CUTE CUTE. Love the Vellum.
Really cute set. I agree, kids should learn how to write thank you cards. So many people don't write them at all!
LOVE these...Perfectly Sweet Thank You's!
LOVE these...Perfectly Sweet Thank You's!
Nice idea with the envelop, really like it :)
such a cute n fun card. now m tempted to buy some stamps
I love your cards Michelle!! Love those vellum envelopes too! (I agree that kids should be taught to write thank you notes too!)
My mom insisted we write thank-yous and we hated it, but I still do it now, and my children will do it too. It helps to have some darling cards to use. I love the artsy feel to these stamps.
The vellum envelopes are so adorable. Love the look of brush stroke stamps and the colors. thanks for sharing!
Love the vellum. It gives it something extra.
One of my favorite color combos - you did a great job with those stamps!
Great cards - those vellum envelopes are great, even the postman gets to appreciate these gorgeous works of art!
Thanks for sharing such cute Thank you cards. I agree with you about kids knowing how to write T/U's . It is kind of a lost art. Thanks for inspiring.
Love the colours, those brush strokes look awesome.
Love the colours, those brush strokes look awesome.
Love the colours, those brush strokes look awesome.
Genius! I love the cards and the new HA Line! Thanks for the inspiration!
Love your sweet note cards. The vellum envelopes are a great idea.
Amazing card set and love the vellum envelopes, such a perfect touch!
I just love the vellum envelopes theyre really gorgeous. And the faux brush stroke stamp is just awesome.
Great cards, love the stamp set
Love the pale blue and red. The vellum envelopes are magic
Cute and creative cards and envelopes, these Hero Arts stamps let us create with flair...indeed!
Great cards and love the vellum envelop. There have been many times that I wondered if a child received the card, so I agree it is important to get kids to do this. Thanks for sharing.
Linda D.
I agree with you regarding thank you notes, and these cards are so nice. The vellum envelop is a nice addition.
Love the stamps used, the color combination and the use of vellum.
Great set, fresh and happy
Love Hero Arts and would love to win!
Laura Holt
I really like your thank you notes. So great for kids to do and to write on. Great way to encourage them. I also looked at your floral with paint dauber cards. SO creative and artistic. I am going to try those! Thanks for the ideas.
Love this set with the matching envelopes. Such fun!
Those cards are so pretty and fun. thanks for sharing.
Kids are never too young to learn to write thank you cards, and with cards like these, anyone would love to send or receive these cards.
Fabulous cards and a great incentive for kids to send thank you notes!
Maggie E.
Kids are never too young to learn to write thank you cards, and with cards like these, anyone would love to send or receive these cards.
Postal related things tug at my heart. And these are truly fabulous! I love the way you used the new brush stroke stamps.
I love the colors on your card. Even more, I love the look of the cards 'peeping out' from the vellum envelope.
Thanks for sharing.
OMG, I love the way you coordinated the cards and all the envelope elements! And the colors are terrific, bold without screaming. Two thumbs up!
Love the idea of notes & in a vellum envelope. I think this would be great christmas gift.
Vellum envelops are a great idea. Thanks for sharing your talents.
beautiful cards. love the envelopes!
Great set, love the colors and the creative idea for mailing in the vellum envelope!!!
Beautiful combination of colors. Good first stop!
I just received my "Brush" stamp set and can't wait to use it. Love your cards and vellum envelopes!
I just received my "Brush" stamp set and can't wait to use it. Love your cards and vellum envelopes!
Your thank you cards are so sweet! thanks for sharing!
Great envelope idea. I know what you mean about Kids not knowing how to address envelopes or about where to put the stamp.!
Just love your cards and envelopes. I need to start making multiples!
Wow what a great set of card and envelopes! And the address label idea is so clever!
Your cards were so cute--and I loved the vellum envelopes. The washi tape was awesome on the outside of them!
Love your cards today and the vellum envelopes. Thanks for sharing.
Color combo is retro and cool, and I knew I saved my vellum for something!
Very lovely thank you cards--very creative!
I like how you stamped your sentiment on the brush stroke. Hard to believe people don't know where stamps go.
Oh Michelle, what a gorgeous set of cards and the envelopes are so pretty!
What a fun set of cards! Love the pretty colors and wonderful, matching envelopes!
the cards are lovely! liking the vellum envelope with the label covering the sentiment! great inspiration!!
Love your cards and envelopes. You are right; computers are great, but there is nothing like the love and care (and fun :)) we put on a card or a letter... and kids must know that.
I love, love, love this! Especially the vellum envelopes you used and stamped on...you can see thru to the adorable card. So fantastic!
Love your work...TFS, and the chance to win!
Such a great colour combination. I don't think I would have tried it, but I will now. Thanks.
Very nice cards and envelopes, love the colors you have used :)
Great cards - love the colors - just got the brush strokes set and can't wait to play
Barb Housner
Love the colors and the clever vellum envelopes with labels!
Love the cards. I really like the colours
Love your cards! The vellum envelope lets the Mailman enjoy your cards as well!
Love your idea to use vellun envelopes Michelle.Its importnat to teach our children some old fashioned manners and thank you cards are one lesson we could all learn!
Just love these thank you cards! So well thought out. So bright! The complete package! Nice! TFS
Nice card set. TFS.
thanks for the chance!!!
Very pretty card and how you have used the vellum.
Love the card!
Wow, beautiful, Michelle - love the glimpse of the card through the vellum envelope :)
Cute! The inks match that pp perfectly!
I love these colors! So pretty!
Love your cards! Where can I find the Thank You stamp? I love the script!
Love your cards! Where can I find the Thank You stamp? I love the script!
very cute cards thanks for a chance to win
What cute thank you cards!
These thank you cards are really pretty .. very expressive and happy!
Cute cards. Nice touch with the vellum envelopes.
Fun card! Perfect for mass producing!
Lovely cards...look so pretty through the vellum.
<3 J
Beautiful cards. Love the colours!
Love the colors!
Love the vellum envelopes, awesome idea.
Beautiful cards! Simply elegant:-)
Beautiful cards! Simply elegant:-)
Love the artsy-ness of the brush strokes! The vellum envelope is fab!
Great cards! Those brush stroke stamps look tempting.
Great thank you cards! I agree, kiddos need to know how to address and mail a letter/card. Not everything should be sent via email or a text.
Great idea for kids cards.
Your cards are beautiful.
Love this colour combo! My fav right now.
Fun thank you cards and your vellum envelopes are darling too.
Your cards are super cute
I love that stamp set. your cards are so pretty.
Those clear envelopes just make them even better looking.
Ive got to get my hands on that stamp set. saving pennies at this very moment.
thanks for sharing
Very cute thank you card set.
Very cute thank you card set.
Love these colors and the fresh clean look. The see through layers of the coordinating vellum envelopes make these cards fun to give or receive. Great idea to have the sentiment covered up by the address label.
love the colors that you used and the sticky label paper!
Very colorful - love, love, love the artistic stamps.
Very eye catching design and colors. Cute thank yous!
Great idea! Love
Great idea! Love
Love your cards!
Love how creatively you used vellum envelopes and continued the design on them. So cute and fun!
Love how creatively you used vellum envelopes and continued the design on them. So cute and fun!
Wow, so well thought out! I love the vellum envelopes and how you stamped on it to further develop the composition of the card. Wonderful set! Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
Love the cards and vellum envelope is such a great idea!
Hi, first time I've visited your blog and I'm so impressed. Loved the cards, great that you can teach an old skill( like sending a letter) while crafting!!!
Love the fresh look of these cards and what a super idea the vellum envelopes are xx
I love your envelopes - the cards are pretty darned cute, too
I don't have kids, but love getting thank you's from the ones in my life.
Very, very cute, and I adore the matching envelopes!
I really like your use of the brush stroke stamp..and what a clever idea with the vellum envelopes. Thank you!
I really like your use of the brush stroke stamp..and what a clever idea with the vellum envelopes. Thank you!
Your cards look so pretty in the vellum envies!
Michelle,
Kudos to you for not only the thoughtful, jazzy thank yous, but the lessons you are teaching your daughter. The vellum envelopes were extra special!!
Fabulous cards. Love them. Bright, cheery and perfect for the summer.
Fabulous cards. Love them. Bright, cheery and perfect for the summer.
I love your color combination and those fabulous vellum envelopes! I'm in my early twenties and I've had to show someone my own age how to fill out an envelope!
Love these thank you notes!!! The colors, images, and sentiment are just GORGEOUS!
Nice set of cards! like the Vellum envelopes too!
I totally agree with you that kids should write thank you notes. It's becoming a lost art! Love your thank you notes!
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