Creating Cards

Ever since I can remember I have been making cards.  I think listening to Fred Astaire and Judy Garland's soundtrack from 1948 Easter Parade,  is the perfect music inspiration for today.

Once upon a time I painted each card and then I discovered the art of having my cards printed and assembling them by hand instead.  I wrote a post last year on how I add papers and ribbons to embellish my blank notecards.

I have a line of gift wrap on my shop on Spoonflower, and I have been using the different designs today to create liners for my A7 greeting cards.  I got my liner template from Paper Source.

I chose to make Easter cards today for my corner of shelves at Signature Finishes in Grafton, MA.  I was in the shop the other day and saw Easter goodies popping up everywhere!

I love being surrounded by everything Shabby Chic.

 I begin with having my card shoppe on Society6 print my blank cards with my designs for me.

Then I assemble stationery, writing paper, stickers and ribbons.  Adding just enough pretty to make them look special.  Today I decided to do a bit of painting on the insert for the inside of the card.

It's snowing a bit again today. Well, I'll get back to card making.  I was thinking about adding some pretty mail to my Etsy shop too.

nother reason to stay home and create when it's snowing outside!