Charlie

In today's technological world, penmanship is no longer valued. Many do not even know how to read or write in cursive. Even signatures are done electronically. Yet, some of my most valued mementos are bits of handwritten letters, journals, and recipes from those who are no longer with us. Of course, since paper will not last forever, I have digitally recorded (photographed) them all to share with the rest of the clan. Still, there is nothing like the original. So, here is a card to record my grandson's handwriting and his thoughts. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Sophisticated Serifs

   I Love Soccer

Paper:

   Very Vanilla A-2, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Happy Haunting Washi Tape

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the large M in the center of the card.

I then stamped the C on the upper-left corner of the M, followed by the W on the lower-right corner of the M.

Next, I stamped a soccer ball on opposite corners to even out the stamping.

Lastly, I added some black and white washi tape to balance out the card. I also added the Very Vanilla panel to the inside of the card. This panel is optional, but I like to add it as a finishing touch.

Another idea for this card is to include it on a scrapbook page and have the scrapbooker or a parent journal about the child. 

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Hello Inches

 This faux tile background is easy to create. Any beautiful background can be cut into even squares and pieced together. If you want a glossy look, just add Crystal Effects or any other acrylic look. I left off the Crystal Effects on this one. What do you think?

Stamps:
   Sophisticated Serifs

Paper:
   Hello Honey A-2
   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)
   Flowers for Every Season DSP 3 x 5 (Cut into one inch squares)

Ink:
   Archival Basic Black

Technique:
   Faux Tile

Accessories:
   Pearls
   Adhesive

First, I chose my background and cut it into one inch squares. Keep the squares in the correct order.

Next, I chose my card base to coordinate with the background. I then adhered each square directly onto the card base.

I stamped the word HELLO. I chose a five letter greeting to go with the five columns.

I added a tiny pearl between the letters to dress it up a bit. I also added the Whisper White panel on the inside of the card and called it a day. 

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