When I first stamped the frame and cut the card down to size, I thought it would never work. In fact, I was going to scrap it; but I decided to keep going anyway. I kinda like the way it turned out.
The frame and sentiment are from a Papertrey Ink set with a matching die (not used here.) The flower is from a Gina K. set of Spring flowers, very appropriate for this month. The bracket next to the greeting was hand drawn, and the flower centers have a dab of yellow Stickles on them.
I usually shy away from making square cards because of the extra postage needed for a square envelope. But here's a way to get around that:
TIP: First, start by making the card a 4 1/2" square, as I have done here, so that it will fit the standard A2 envelope. To fill the extra space on the side, use a small punch to create a window in the lower right- or left-hand corner. Next, select a color coordinating piece of scrap dsp and cut 2 strips 4" long and glue them back to back. (This is not necessary if the paper is double-sided.) Add a small piece of tape front and back at the top 1" of the strip and slide it into the side of the envelope so that the dsp shows through the punchouts as shown. Your square card will now fit the empty space perfectly, and the dsp will add a decorative touch to the envelope.
5 comments:
How pretty with the flowers peeking out around the frame! Great job, Doris!
Lovely card, really like the flowers.
Jo x
Pretty card Doris, and a really good idea for using a rectangular envelope for your square card.
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"
Lovely card, so glad mine inspired you and great tip for square cards too
Anne
x
A really clever idea and so effective.
Anne x
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