40 quick, simple, and easy to mass produce cards done in 2 days. I just had to sit down and do them the last 2 days for a couple hours each day or they wouldn't have gotten done, and well, when you've been sending handmade cards for years..........
Since they are pretty straightforward, the supplies are:
Stamps: A Wreath for All Seasons and Holiday Wishes (inside sentiment) by Papertrey ink
Ink: Versafine Vintage Sepia, Vivid! Brick
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Natural White, SU! Real Red and Kiwi Kiss
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey
Other: Corner rounder, Linen Thread, Red Button, Distressing tool, Adhesive
(no dimensionals or extra thickness makes mailing a snap)
Finished card is 3-3/4" x 5-1/2"
Now onto my Google find.
I've always enjoyed using SU!'s Linen thread and have been looking for a while for a similar product locally at the big box craft stores and smaller craft stores nearby without much luck. I can't justify the shipping and tax for just the thread from SU! So when I was getting down on my last pack yesterday, I decided to Google using very specific keywords "linen thread in Santee."
Who knew it would be a successful search with those specific words. The first hit was this place, an online store based about a mile from my home.
Hillcreek Designs
Who knew it would be a successful search with those specific words. The first hit was this place, an online store based about a mile from my home.
Hillcreek Designs
It arrived today. Not only do I like it better than the SU! Linen thread, it's much less expensive and has so much more on the spool! I prefer it because it's lighter in color and cleaner in texture than SU!'s thread and it ties beautifully! Plus it comes on a wooden spool!
They carry 3 different weights, the one I found suited me best is the Normandy Linen Thread 16/2, approx. 60 yards for $5.
They also carry a large variety of buttons, but if I came home with any more buttons Jay would certainly check me into a facility somewhere! :)
Anyway, now time to start sixty 50th Anniversary cards for my parents anniversary party at the end of the month. Yep, 60 to be completed and in the mail by Monday, no pressure! :)
V.~
7 comments:
Very pretty Christmas cards! I think you've convinced me to get that PTI wreath set.
And funny how you discussed the SU! linen thread! I was just lamenting to my friend earlier this week (she sent me your link!) about needing to get more, but I am definitely going to check out Hillcreek Designs. TFS!
Love your card Val. I too, used this stamp for my Christmas card this year. Thanks for the thread find. I will for sure, be checking this out soon.
I hope you have a wonderful holiday.
Miss You ! :)
Hi Val!
Love this card and will put this in my file for making next year! Question - how did you attach the linen thread?
Merry Christmas
Donna
Your cards came out great!
These are LOVELY holiday cards Val! And thanks for the heads up with the linen thread - I now what you mean, I go through it like crazy as well. Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving with your family!
~Meredith
OMW I have been looking for a quality linen thread, similar to SU's but on a spool and reasonably priced for the store for EONS - Val you are wonderful - thank you for the link! Love that it is on a wood spool!
You crack me up about the buttons! I have that same problem. Love your Christmas cards! Now I need to create some; and order some of that linen thread (and buttons...shhhhh!) LOL! TFS!
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