I've sent out quite a few notes and small gifts with cute tags lately, but haven't been very diligent about taking photos of them before they're mailed. Shame on me! But I did snap a couple photos of these small note cards before popping them in the mail! (I think these were both 3.5x3.5, or maybe 4x4. Not very big.)
I love that rubber stamping and card making can be as simple, or as complicated, as you want it to be. It's why I started stamping so many years ago! At the time, I was recovering from surgery and found myself sleeping frequently. Rubber stamping gave me a creative outlet that allowed me to start and actually finish a project, in the same day! Obviously, I was hooked. *grin*
These little notes really are quite simple. I love how a simple stamped image can quickly become a super cute greeting!
Supplies:
Stamp: Bikini (Penny Black), Hogs & Kisses (Taylored Expressions "Green Acres")
Ink: Black Memento, Antique Linen Distress Ink by Ranger
ShinHan Touch Twin markers
Paper: Neenah, Bo Bunny, Cosmo Cricket, Stampin' UP!
Other: Spellbinders dies, Prismacolor Pencil (Kelp Green), button, thread, baker's twine, tracing wheel
Anna, I'm a bit behind viewing my favorite blogs, but had to let you know how cute all you're pig cards are. Trying to study yours so I can someday make my "piggie" cards look as good...it's going to be a long uphill battle but that's part of the fun right? LOL As an avid "pig" collector, I never know what to do with the stamps I have. So enjoy your posts and all the updates on your "critter family". Wish you and Alan the best...
Posted by: Cyn | February 09, 2013 at 08:08 PM
I've figured out what the die reminds me of...Reeses! Oh, and I started on a couple of cards today. Thanks for the constant inspiration.
Posted by: Shala | February 01, 2013 at 07:23 PM
OMG! A pig in a bikini...and with a popsicle and purse, no less. Cute stamp and cute coloring. Hope all is well. Have a great weekend. It's finally Friday. Hugs, Robin
Posted by: Robin Barwacz | February 01, 2013 at 04:45 PM
am a sucker for pigs in bikini's! love them both sweetie, but what is cuter than a pig with a popsicle? LOL. have a great weekend. xo..sherry
Posted by: sherry vogt | February 01, 2013 at 02:25 PM
It's plumb scary what can happen when you're home recouping from something for a few days! Mom and I could give a rundown on the stamping startup but it would be to graphic. suffice to say that the lady in the shop in Eugene never had such an order before or probably since. Then came chickens!!!!!!
Posted by: Dan Wight | February 01, 2013 at 11:10 AM
Hi Chris!
Thanks for the note! The backdrop Im using for the card photos is two pieces of 12x12 patterned paper, from one of the PaperLoft lines. Most of the time I use patterned paper for my backdrops .... I just change it up now and then. :)
Happy Friday!!
Cluck,
cluck!
-Anna.
Posted by: SweetMissDaisy | February 01, 2013 at 06:52 AM
Adorable.
Posted by: Carol Dee | February 01, 2013 at 04:52 AM
Loving your backdrop for the cards..is that new for you?
Posted by: Chris Hauck | February 01, 2013 at 04:29 AM
SQUEAL! I got the top card. Thank you Anna!!!
Posted by: Mel | February 01, 2013 at 03:34 AM