Win $7 on the 7th

Want to win a gift certificate for our Etsy Shop or ArtFire Studio? We’ll here is your chance.

Here is your assignment: Tell us about your favorite Summer memory. Add your memorable moment as a comment at the end of this post. Be sure to sign into Blogger or leave your name with your comment (How else will we know who the winner is?).

At least four (4) different people must post comments in order for the gift certificate to be awarded. You are allowed to post more than one comment (Just like a lottery!). All comments posted by September 6, 2009 will be eligible for the gift certificate.

A random number generator will be used to determine the winner. The winner will be posted on the Blog on the 7th of the month. If you are the winner, be sure to email us so we can send you your gift certificate.

By the way, everyone is only eligible to win a dM prize once every three months.

Good Luck!

Go Green with a Shopping Envelope

Lately, instead of taking project goodies home in the store plastic bags, I’ve been using my own Shopping Envelope. These are great because I don’t worry about my paper getting bent in this sturdy envelope. I keep one in the car for unexpected stops.

I use the Craft Keepers Envelopes by Generations. These envelopes are acid-free and durable. They are 12” x 12” and have a 1-1/2" expansion capacity and a secure string & button closure. So the next time you are out shopping, pick up your own shopping envelope.

Buying Adhesive

Try out new adhesives before you buy them. It’s just like buying shoes; you want to make sure it fits right. Test your friends’ adhesive or see if the store has a demo for you to try.

Use your grocery shopping skills when buying adhesive. Compare the unit prices of the different adhesives you use. Some buys may be better than others.

Take advantage of sales. Look out for adhesive sales and stock up on your favorites. You can never have enough.

Pretty in Pink & Green Cards

For those of you who love the colors Pink & Green, these cards are for you.

Email us if you would like a custom card in the color scheme of your choice.

Pre-made Layouts by Distinctive Moments

Save time by purchasing Pre-made Page Layouts.

We offer generic and theme specific layouts. A personalized title may be added to the generic layouts at no extra cost.

The following sizes are available 8” x 8”, 81/2” x 11”, and 12” x 12”.

Buy one layout and get one half off when you purchase your pre-made layouts by August 22.

Five Money Savers

Below you’ll read about five money savers. Try one, some, or all and continue to use the savers that work best for you.

Use Your Scraps It is very rare for me to use all the products I purchase for my various products. I may only use half a piece of pattern paper or a foot of a yard of the ribbon I purchased. This process leaves me with tons of scraps (cardstock, paper, embellishments, ribbon etc.) at my disposal. All of the scraps that I save are futile unless I make use of them. The key to saving scraps is remembering that you have them and using them. I recommend coming up with a storage system that will encourage you to use your scraps often.

Make More Than One Card Often I make a card for a specific person or event. Usually if I’m making just one card I’ll have products leftover. Similar to using leftover scrapbook products when I scrapbook, I make several cards at the same time using the leftover products. This process actually saves money and time.

Cut Back on Embellishments I know embellishments add a lot to your layouts and cards but when you are using a lot of them they become quite expensive. A lot of times your embellishments are the bulk of your project cost. So I try to incorporate more generic (colored, non seasonal) embellishments in my projects. The generic embellishments can be used numerous project not just one. I still use seasonal embellishments, just not as frequently.

Scrap Out of Season Just like shopping for clothing, you can find some great deals when you purchase scrapbook products out of season. Usually the prices of seasonal products will be reduced shortly after the season (holiday, event, etc.) has past. This shouldn’t pose a problem for scrapbooking but it may for card making if you were planning to make cards in season. Many times I make cards for the next season with the reduced scrapbooking products I purchase. You can also just save the products for the next season. To save or use the scrapbook products is totally up to you.

Share Tools I know when you read the latest Creating Keepsakes or see a product demonstration at your local scrapbook store you just have to have the NEW tool that you saw. Let’s face it; many of the latest and greatest tools are not needed to fulfill the majority of your scrapbooking needs. A lot of times it’s not cost effective to purchase a tool that you are only going to use for a small percentage of your projects. A solution to this dilemma is sharing your tools. Get together with a friend or two that you normally scrapbook with and purchase the tool together. You could use the tool at your scrapbooking sessions and/or work out a usage schedule. This option would get you the NEW tool but not hurt your checking account as bad.

Altered Frames

Add a little pizzazz to you photos with these altered frames.

We have wood frames as well as acrylic block frames. We’ll add your photo the acrylic block frame for you. Just send us a digital photo when you place your order.

Email us if you would like a special custom frame made just for you.

Dot 'n' Roller Adhesive

The Dot 'n' Roller Adhesive is an awesome adhesive from Kokuyo.

This adhesive:
· is a micro-dot dry adhesive that is acid free.
· provides instant holding power with no dry time needed.
· does not wrinkle or leave unsightly bumps under paper.
· has an applicator that allows for smooth adhesive lay down with easy starts and clean cuts, even around curves.
· has a retractable cap to protect the adhesive from dirt and other debris while not in use.
· has refills that are one piece drop-in cartridges. Can’t be any easier!
· is available as a permanent or a repositionable adhesive.
· measures 1/3 in. x 43 ft.
· is great for use with scrapbooks, paper crafts, card making, gift wrapping, and more.

You have to try this adhesive.

Father’s Day Cards

Father’s Day Cards have been added to our Etsy Shop and ArtFire Studio.

Email us if you would like a custom card.

Purchase your card(s) by June 14 and receive free shipping.

Crop-A-Dile

The Crop-A-Dile is an all-in-one tool from We R Memory Keepers that punches and sets eyelets and snaps. Below are some pros and cons.

Pros:
· Punches through paper, cardstock, chipboard, acrylic, fabric, leather, metal, and more.
· Silent. No banging or clicking.
· One piece to punch and set eyelets and snaps.
· Sets 1/8" and 3/16" eyelets and snaps.
· Can easily punch and set eyelets in a straight line.

Cons:
· Only reaches 1” from the edge of paper. Works great with cards but may be limiting for scrapbookers. May want to consider the Crop-A-Dile II Big Bite for a longer reach.
· Too much pressure could cause the eyelet to be flattened.
· Does not set 1/16" eyelets.
· More expensive than other eyelet and snap setters.

The Crop-A-Dile is the setting tool used most in our projects.

Win a FREE Birthday Frame Kit

To enter to win a Birthday FrameClass Kit, leave a comment to the Birthday Frame Class Instructions post answering the following question, “How soon do you print/develop your photos?”

Comments must be submitted by June 7, 2009 to be eligible to win the Birthday Frame Class Kit.

The winner will be announced in our Online Classroom.

New FREE Class starting May 24.

Visit our Online Classroom to learn how to make a birthday frame. The Birthday Frame was originally presented in our Online Open House earlier this year.

In our Online Classroom you will have access to a sketch, supply list, instructions, and an instructional video. Comments and questions can be posted in the Online Classroom or discussed during the class chat.

Stay tuned for a chance to win a FREE Class kit.

Find us on Twitter!

Twitter is a free social networking that enables its users to send short updates of 140 characters or less and read other users’ updates known as tweets.

Follow Distinctive Moments on Twitter to receive special offers (for followers only) and updates.

Subscribe to our new Twitter feed at twitter.com/dMoments.

Birthday Tag Class Chat

Join us tonight, April 19, 2009 at 8:00 EST to discuss the Birthday Tag Class in our Online Classroom Blog.

We will use Google Talks for our Chat (This application can be downloaded).

Distinctive Moments' ArtFire Studio

We have added an additional shopping option for our clients. Visit at our ArtFire Studio to view the products below and many more.





Also you don’t need an ArtFire account tp purchase products from our shop.

Happy shopping!

Learn how to preserve your moments

Visit our Online Classroom to learn how to preserve your memories. This free blog will provide instructions on various techniques and projects. So stop by and see what we have to offer.

Distinctive Moments 1st Open House comes to a close.

We hope you all enjoyed Distinctive Moments 1st Online Open House. Hopefully it was also informative.

Don’t forget to visit us often to:
Get more information about Distinctive Moments @ http://distinctivemoments.com/
To purchase Distinctive Moments products @ http://www.distinctivemoments.etsy.com/

Survey
If you have a moment, please click on the link below to provide feedback on our 1st Online Open House

Survey Link

Your feedback will help us to improve our Online Open Houses in the future. Your help is greatly appreciated. If you complete the survey, you’ll receive a coupon for $3 Off your next purchase.

Give & Takes
Give & Take Kits will be available free of charge in our Etsy Shop. The kits include the tag, card, frame, and layout. Shipping is free when you make a purchase from our Etsy Shop. Finished Give & Takes can also be purchases in our Etsy Shop at a reduced price. The Birthday Paper Bag Scrapbook can also be produced in our Etsy Shop at a reduced price.

Coupon codes will be emailed to all participants who signed up for our mailing list. If you did not sign up for the mailing list but would like a Give & Take coupon, you can sign up for our email list here, or email us at blog@distinctivemoments.com with the subject “Give & Take Coupons” to receive the coupons via email.

Grand Giveaway Winner
Winner: Congratulations Angela! You are the winner of the Grand Giveaway (Scrapbooking Starter Kit). Email us at blog@distinctivemoments.com with the subject “Grand Give Away” for further instructions on receiving your prize.

Thank you all for participating in our 1st Online Open House! See you at the next one. Have a wonderful evening.

Online Open House Chat and Birthday Paper Bag Scrapbook Winner

Join us in the Chat Room to discuss the demos and the Online Open House. Everyone who participants in the Chat will receive Grand Giveaway points.

Custom Scrapbook Design Points and Winner and Birthday Paper Bag Scrapbook Workshop Information

Points: Everyone who commented in the last post receives 5 points. Don’t forget, when commenting on future blog post during this event, include your point total in your comment (i.e. CAnderson said..50 PTS…)

Birthday Paper Bag Scrapbook Workshop Information

For those of you who really like the Birthday Paper Bag Scrapbook, we are offering a free workshop on our classroom blog starting February 22, 2009. Included in the workshop will be a Supply List/Tool List, Project Instructions, Videos, and Chat Time. Kits will be available at a reduced priced for Online Open House participants. Email us at workshops@distinctivemoments.com to sign up for this workshop.

Giveaway No. 5
To enter to win a Birthday Paper Bag Scrapbook, leave a comment here answering the following question, “What scrapbook project are you working on now? Or what would you like to receive a scrapbook of?”

Earn extra points: Who do you think will win the Grammy for Song of the Year?

Up Next: The Online Open House Chat. Join us in the Chat Room at 8:00 pm EST. See you there!

Giveaway No. 4

To enter to win a $60 off coupon a Custom Scrapbook Design, leave a comment here answering the following question, "What memory would you like displayed in a scrapbook?"

Be sure to include your name or some type of identifier if you comment as Anonymous (without signing in), if you would like to be eligible to win a Custom Scrapbook Discount. All participants who comment on the post before the next Blog Post will be entered into the drawing for Giveaway No. 4. Using a random number generator one winner will be selected from all comments posted before the next Blog Post. The winner will be announced in the next blog post and also in the comments of this post.

Good Luck!

Up Next: Birthday Paper Bag Scrapbook Workshop information.

Altered Item, Pre-made Layout/Scrapbook Points and Winner and Birthday Page Layout Demo

Winner: Congratulations Angela! You are the winner of the Altered Item, Pre-made Layout/Album Discount. Email us at blog@distinctivemoments.com with the subject “Open House Giveaway No. 3” for further instructions on receiving your prize.

Points: Everyone who commented in the last post receives 5 points. Don’t forget, when commenting on future blog post during this event, include your point total in your comment (i.e. CAnderson said..41 PTS…)

Birthday Layout Demo


Sketch

Included in Kit:
1-Red Cardstock, 8”x 8”
2- Blue Pattern Paper, 3 ½”x 4 ½”
1- Yellow Cardstock, 2 ½” x 5 ½” (Stamped)
1- Green Cardstock, 2 ½” x 5 ½” (Stamped)
2-Blue Brads
9”-Orange Ribbon
1-White Journaling Circle (Stamped)
5-Pop Dots

Not Included in Kit:
Adhesive

Tools Needed:
Scissors
Craft knife or a small hole punch

Instructions:

1. The green cardstock has been stamped with a sentiment in black ink. The yellow cardstock has been stamped with three candles in black ink.
2. Using and a craft knife or a small hole punch, make two small openings in the top and bottom corners of the right side of the green cardstock.
3. Attach the two blue/purple brads to the green cardstock.
4. Tie the orange ribbon around the yellow cardstock.
5. Adhere the green cardstock, yellow cardstock, and blue pattern paper to the red cardstock. (Use the sample photo as a guide.)
6. Journaling may be added to the white journaling circle before it is adhered. Adhere the white journaling circle to the center of the layout. (Use several pop dots to give the block a 3D effect.)

Project InstructionsVideo ~

View a video of this project demo here.

Chat Time ~ Be sure to join us at 8:00 EST to discuss this project demo and the others presented during this event. All participants will receive points toward the Grand Giveaway.

Participant Samples ~ If you email a photo of the Birthday Page Layout you created using the sketch above to blog@distinctivemoments.com before the Chat, you will earn bonus points toward the Grand Giveaway.

Question of the Post: Do you prefer 12x12, 8 ½ x11, 8x8, 6x6, or other scrapbook page size?

Up Next: Giveaway No. 4 of the Event

Giveaway No. 3

To enter to win a $10 off coupon for an Altered Item, Pre-made Layout, or Pre-made Scrapbook , leave a comment to this post answering the following question, "Do you prefer custom scrapbooks or pre-made scrapbooks, and why?"

Be sure to include your name or some type of identifier if you comment as Anonymous (without signing in), if you would like to be eligible to win an Altered Item, Pre-made Layout, or Pre-made Scrapbook Discount. All participants who comment on the post before the next Blog Post will be entered into the drawing for Giveaway No. 3. Using a random number generator one winner will be selected from all comments posted before the next Blog Post. The winner will be announced in the next blog post and also in the comments of this post.

Good Luck!

Up Next: Our 4th Demo, a Birthday Layout.

Card/Tag Points and Birthday Frame Demo

Points: Everyone who commented in the last post receives 5 points. Don’t forget, when commenting on future blog post during this event, include your point total in your comment (i.e. CAnderson said..33 PTS…)

Birthday Frame Demo


Sketch

Included in Kit:
1-Clear Plastic, 4” x 6” (Stamped)
1-Green Cardstock, 3 ½” x 5 ½”
1-Blue Pattern Paper, 2 ½”x 3 ½”
1-Orange Eyelet
1-Red Eyelet
1-Yellow Eyelet
9”-Blue Ribbon

Not Included in Kit:
Adhesive

Tools Needed:
Scissors
Eyelet Setter

Instructions:

1. The clear plastic has been stamped with a sentiment in black ink. Holes have also been punched in the clear plastic, the green cardstock, and the blue pattern paper.
2. Adhere the blue pattern paper to the green cardstock. (Make sure the holes (3) are lined up.)
3. Place the green cardstock behind the clear plastic and line the holes (5) up.
4. Set the yellow, red, and orange eyelets in the three (3) holes on the right side of the green cardstock and clear plastic.
5. Thread the blue ribbon through the two (2) holes on the left side of the green cardstock and clear plastic and tie a knot. Trim the blue ribbon.
6. Place a 2”x3” photo between the blue pattern paper and the clear plastic.

Project InstructionsVideo ~

View a video of this project demo here.

Chat Time ~ Be sure to join us at 8:00 EST to discuss this project demo and the others presented during this event. All participants will receive points toward the Grand Giveaway.

Participant Samples ~ If you email a photo of the Birthday Frame you created using the sketch above to blog@distinctivemoments.com before the Chat, you will earn bonus points toward the Grand Giveaway. Your samples will be posted in the next blog post.

Question of the Post: What Scrapbooking/Card Making tool can you not live without?

Up Next: Giveaway No. 3 of the Event

Giveaway No. 2

To enter to win a Free Card or Tag, visit our Cards/Tags Section in our Etsy Shop, and leave a comment here telling us your favorite Card or Tag.

Be sure to include your name or some type of identifier if you comment as Anonymous (without signing in), if you would like to be eligible to win a Free Card or Tag. All participants who comment on the post before the next Blog Post will be entered into the drawing for Giveaway No. 2. Using a random number generator one winner will be selected from all comments posted before the next Blog Post. The winner will be announced in the next blog post and also in the comments of this post.

Good Luck!

Up Next: Our 3rd Project Demo, a Birthday Frame.

Sale/Great Buy Points and Birthday Card Demo

Points: Everyone who commented in the last blog post receives 5 points. Don’t forget, when commenting on future blog post during this event, include your point total in your comment (i.e. CAnderson said..26 PTS…)

Birthday Card Demo



Sketch

Included in Kit:
1-White Cardstock, 8 ½” x 5 ½”
1-Blue Pattern Paper, 3” x 5 ½”
1-Green Pattern Paper, 3” x 5 ½”
1-Yellow Cardstock, 1” x 5 ½” (Stamped)
2-Blue/Purple Brads

Not Included in Kit:
Adhesive

Tools Needed:
Craft knife or a small hole punch
Bone Folder (optional)

Instructions:

1. The yellow has been stamped with a sentiment in red ink.
2. Adhere the blue pattern paper to the green patterned paper. (Make sure the two are centered.)
3. Adhere the yellow cardstock with the sentiment stamped in red ink to blue pattern paper. (Make sure the two are centered.)
4. Using and a craft knife or a small hole punch, make two small openings on both sides of the sentiment.
5. Attach the two blue/purple brads to the cardstock and patterned paper.
6. Fold the white cardstock in half. This will be the card base. (The finished size shall be 5 ½” x 4 ¼”.)
7. Adhere the cardstock and patterned paper to the card base. (Make sure the two are centered.)

Project InstructionsVideo ~

View a video of this project demo here.

Chat Time ~ Be sure to join us at 8:00 EST to discuss this project demo and the others presented during this event. All participants will receive points toward the Grand Giveaway.

Participant Samples ~ If you email a photo of the Birthday Card you created using the sketch above to blog@distinctivemoments.com before the Chat, you will earn bonus points toward the Grand Giveaway. Your samples will be posted in the next blog post.

Question of the Post: Do you receive handmade cards? What do you do with them after you get them?

Up Next: Giveaway No. 2 of the Event

Giveaway No. 1

To enter to win a Free Sale or Great Buy Item, visit our Sale and Great Buy Sections in our Etsy Shop, and leave a comment here telling us your favorite Sale or Great Buy Item.

Be sure to include your name or some type of identifier if you comment as Anonymous (without signing in), if you would like to be eligible to win a Free Sale or Great Buy Item. All participants who comment on the post before the next Blog Post will be entered into the drawing for Giveaway No. 1. Using a random number generator one winner will be selected from all comments posted before the next Blog Post. The winner will be announced in the next blog post and also in the comments of this post.

Good Luck!

See you in 30 minutes for our 2nd Project Demo, a Birthday Card.

Early Bird Points and Birthday Tag Demo

Points: Everyone who commented in the last blog post receives 20 points. Don’t forget, when commenting on future blog post during this event, include your point total in your comment (i.e. CAnderson said..20 PTS…)

Birthday Tag Demo

Sketch

Included in Kit:
1-Red Tag
1-Green Tag
1-Yellow Circle (Stamped)
1-Green Pattern Paper
1-Orange Eyelet
1-Small Blue Gem
9”-Yellow Ribbon
1-Pop Dot

Not Included in Kit:
Stamps
Ink
Adhesive

Tools Needed:
Scissors
Eyelet Setter
Tweezers or Quick stick (optional)

Instructions:
1. Adhere the green tag to the red tag. (Make sure the two are centered.)
2. Adhere the green patterned paper to the green tag in the bottom left corner.
3. Stamp “Happy Birthday” in black ink onto the tag. (Have part of the sentiment on both the green patterned paper and the green tag.)
4. Stamp “To You” on the green tag below “Happy Birthday” in black ink.
5. Punch a 1/8” hole through the tag near the top.
6. Set the orange eyelet in the previously punched hole.
7. Adhere the yellow cardstock with the present stamped on it to the tag below “Happy”. (Use a pop dot to give it a 3D effect.)
8. Place a small blue gem in the top left corner of the green patterned paper.
9. Slide the yellow ribbon through the eyelet and tie a knot. Trim the yellow ribbon.

Video ~

View a video of this project demo here.

Chat Time ~ Be sure to join us at 8:00 EST to discuss this project demo and the others presented during this event. All participants will receive points toward the Grand Giveaway.

Participant Samples ~ If you email a photo of the Birthday Tag you created using the sketch above to blog@distinctivemoments.com before the Chat, you will earn bonus points toward the Grand Giveaway. Your samples will be posted in the next blog post.

This information will be available on our Classroom Blog next week. In our classes, participants learn basic scrapbooking, card making and paper crafting techniques. Classes are normally provided at no cost to the participant because a finished project is not included. However, the project demos (Give & Takes) for this Online Open House are available for free. Give & Take Kits will be available in our Etsy Shop. Shipping is free when you make a purchase from our Etsy Shop. Finished Give & Takes can also be purchases in our Etsy Shop at a reduced price. Coupon codes will be available after the event.

Question of the Post: What type of classes would you like Distinctive Moments to offer?

Up Next: Giveaway No. 1 of the Event

Welcome to Distinctive Moments 1st Online Open House

Welcome
Welcome to Distinctive Moments’ 1st Online Open House. Today’s event will last from 3:00pm until 9:00pm EST. New post will be posted every thirty minutes. Throughout the day you’ll be eligible to win various prizes and discount offers. We’ll demo several projects throughout the event. There’ll also be an opportunity to chat with us and other participants about the demos and the online open house later during the event. Remember your active participation will make this event a huge success and will be greatly appreciated.

Participation Coupon
Everyone who participants in today’s open house will receive a coupon for $5 Off your next purchase of $25 of more. To receive the coupon via email just sign up for our email list. The coupon will be emailed after the Online Open House.

The Grand Giveaway
The Grand Giveaway for this Online Open House is a Scrapbooking Starter Kit. The Kit includes a paper trimmer, scissors, a ruler, adhesive, a black archival pen, pencil, pencil sharpener, eraser, and tote bag. The retail value of the Kit is $70.

Throughout the day you’ll be given opportunities to earn Grand Giveaway points. The participant with the most points at the end of the Online Open House will win the Grand Giveaway. In the case of a tie, the tie breaker will be determined by a random number generator.

Let the points begin…The Early Bird Points
It’s true the early bird does get the worm. To earn the early bird points, leave a comment to this post answering the following question, "Are you new to this craft, a scrapbooker, a card maker, make altered items, and/or interested in learning about Distinctive Moments products and services?"

Be sure to include your name or some type of identifier when you comment as Anonymous (without signing in to Google), if you would like to be eligible for the early bird points. All participants who comment on the blog post before the next Blog Post will receive points. So be sure to comment soon (You have about 25 minutes). The number of points awarded will be announced in the next blog post.

Tracking Points
All participants will be responsible for tracking their own points. When commenting on future blog post during this event, include your point total in your comment (i.e. CAnderson said..100 PTS…)

See you in 30 minutes for our first Project Demo, a Birthday Tag.

Distinctive Moments 1st Online Open House

Get Ready! It’s almost here. Distinctive Moments’ 1st Online Open House will take place Sunday, February 8, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm EST.

All participants will receive a participation coupon that can be redeemed in our Etsy Shop. Throughout the day you’ll be eligible to win various prizes and discount offers.

All participants will be eligible to earn points for the Grand Giveaway throughout the event. The Grand Giveaway for the event is a Scrapbooking Starter Kit. The winner of the Grand Giveaway will be the participant with the most points at the end of the event. Be sure to join us early because the Early Bird gets the worm.


The following five projects will be demonstrated throughout the day:

Birthday Tag

Birthday Card

Birthday Frame

Birthday Layout

Birthday Paper Bag Scrapbook

Don’t forget to stick around until the end because there’ll also be an opportunity to chat with us and other participants about the project demos and the online open house.

If you are unable to join us on the 8th, email us at blog@distinctivemoments.com with the subject “Open House via Email” for further instructions on how you can still participate.

Leave us a comment if you’ll be joining us for the Online Open House.

See you February 8th!

Our 1st Online Open House

Distinctive Moments will be hosting its first Online Open House within a month. With our recent move and the success of our last Open House, we wanted to make sure our clients across the country could participate also.

During this Online Open House, you’ll be able to win several prizes and learn how to make various projects. There will be also be a chat near the end of the event for participants to discuss the projects and the open house. Various coupons will also be available during the event.

Stay tuned for more details.

Ready for another Open House?

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We are working hard on our next Open House. Stay tuned for more information because this one will be a little different.

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Sketches ~ Cards (Jan.2, 2009)

Here is our design created from the last sketch posted.

I created a Birthday card with a July theme. An eyelet was used to accent the sentiment. I also tied ribbon through the eyelets on the left side of the card to give the card a little more flair.

Below the next sketch for a 5 ½ x 4 ¼ card.

The dimensions for the paper pieces are as follows:

A - 2 x 5 ¼ w/ 2 embellishments

B - 3 x 5 ¼

Embellish with pieces of ribbon.

If you want your design posted on our blog, just email us a JPEG of your design. Don’t forget many of our cards can be purchased in our Etsy Shop.