Hey there friends! Paper Crafts Magazine's newest special issue, Practical Solutions for Paper Crafters has hit newsstands and it is HOT! This issue is by far MY favorite because it has great ideas like:
Organization & Storage Solutions
Using Household Items in your Projects
Using Those Scraps of Paper
DIY Embellishments
How to Incorporate Items that You Might Throw Away
Five cards for $5
I am so happy to share some fun ideas on how you can make 5 cards for $5! This idea is great for the crafter on a budget! Practical Solutions for Paper Crafters has AMAZING ideas that inspired me to organize my craft space with materials and stuff that I had on hand, and the projects are super fabulous! Seriously, almost every page in my issue is earmarked. I even shared it with my students, and they love it!
I love the colors and designs in Pink Paislee's Prairie Hill
collection. One of my favorite parts of the collection are the Element stickers. Because these stickers are smaller in scale, I created a smaller card base (Julia Aston's template) so they would look perfectly proportioned to the card base. The card bases are 2.5" x 8." You can make four cards just from one piece of cardstock!
Try to find new ways to add ribbon to card. I cut slits in the card and pulled the ribbon. Doing this provides just the right amount of texture without over-powering the design.
Because the focal point of this card is the cute camera sticker, I trimmed a polaroid shape from patterned paper and created my own photo corners from cardstock. Experiment with trimming and cutting paper based on a central design element or motif; you can get a lot of bang for your buck!
A pop of saturated color in the twine brings out the orange in the patterned paper.
Sometimes your eye needs to rest. Colors and busy patterns can muddle the point of interest in a layout or card. Since, were making cards for $5, I trimmed the packaging that came with the Element stickers because the grid pattern of the packaging created a relief spot between the polka dots pattern and the sun, cloud and sentiment perfectly, allowing the stickers to take center stage.
By now you can probably tell that I depth and using foam tape. Foam tape can transform simple materials into DIY embellishments. The sun in the card was created by adhering a punched patterned paper circle to a sun sticker. To fancy up the kite, I adhered it to some ribbon and added twine, mimicking kite tails.
You can make this set of cards for only $4.80!
Thanks for joining me, make sure to leave a comment at Paper Crafts Connection, a comment below, and a comment on each of the blogs for a chance to win your own copy of this FANTASTIC issue! That's SIX chances to win! Seriously, this is a MUST HAVE for all crafters!
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Thanks for the inspiriation!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration to make 5 cards for less than 5 dollar.
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for the chance to win a copy of this magazine.
Anke
I love your bright and sunny cards! And that they are all made for under $5~ thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove the cards. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteSuch great cards that it's hard to believe that you made all five of them for under $5, Emily! Fantastic and so inspiring :D
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Great ideas! Love the slits for the ribbon to go through! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletecute ideas
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards with just the perfect touch of embellishment {and I just love The Twinery twine, too!}
ReplyDeleteLove the DP and the stickers in your cards! What a lovely set.
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed! All of your cards are spectacular!
ReplyDeleteWow, your cards are amazing! I love the colors that you used! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery creative!...lovely cards!
ReplyDeleteWow, these cards are awesome, Emily! Love how you can do so many layers and the set still cost less than $5.
ReplyDeletelove the cards! I too often use foam tape to pop stuff up. I think it makes a big difference in the finished project.
ReplyDeleteAnne
Emily, these cards are so creative! Love your style. And great tip on incorporating ribbon into projects. I have SUCH a surplus of ribbon that I need to use! Thanks for the great ideas!
ReplyDeleteGreat set of cards. I like the size and how you used the element stickers.
ReplyDeleteslrdowney at hotmail dot com
Your cards are great. I will definitely be trying this size of card...4 out of 1 sheet of paper.
ReplyDeleteNice cards. Thanks for all the tips. I love the way you have some elements hang over the edge and others are cut flush on the same card.
ReplyDeleteLove your advise and the cards!
ReplyDeleteThese are great! Love the soft summery colors of the papers!
ReplyDeleteWow! my fave thing about looking at your creations is all the ways you chose to do ribbons. i get stuck with that. imagine the possiblities for little pieces of ribbon. going to try some of this today.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I love using foam tape for a pop on my cards and I also love ribbon, I will need to use some more on my projects, I really like them in your cards. Thanks for sharing them and what a deal!
ReplyDeleteI really like the layering on your cards! It takes it to the next level:)
ReplyDeletefabulous cards! I really like the innovative ways you used twine and ribbon on these-gives me all sorts of ideas! :)
ReplyDeletecool cards--thanks for the cost breakdown!
ReplyDeleteLove these!! Crafting on a budget is my middle name! I agree...this is a must-have issue! Hope I win!
ReplyDeleteImpressive cards - for just $5! Thanks for the terrific tips, too.
ReplyDeleteAmyscats
amylfahnestock at gmail dot com
Love your card set! The smaller card is a great idea, perfect to attach right to a gift, no envelope needed!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards! I especially liked the way you slit the paper and put the ribbon thru it! I hope I can remember that technique!
ReplyDeleteVery cute cards! I love how you made the stickers pop!
ReplyDeleteI love these cards..especially for only $5.00 great inspiration
ReplyDeleteI love that these beautiful cards are only costing$5.00 to make.
ReplyDeleteYou are a great inspiration
Very cute cards. Love what you created for $5. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteHow inspiring!
ReplyDeleteWow! I really like your cards. I love how colorful they are - very Spring looking!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards. I fell in love with Prairie Hill and am waiting to get it.
ReplyDeleteGreat sunshiny colors! A lovely set.
ReplyDeleteHow clever you are with your set of cards. I love your use of pop-dots to layer your creations. I save packageing too. Let's don't waste anything that can be used later. he he!
ReplyDeletei love how you folded the ribbon in the 2nd to the last card posted!!! Just love that casual look and you don't need to mess with a bow!!! I want to remember this. All the cards are so fun!
ReplyDeleteLove the cards you created for under $5 but especially appreciate seeing the different ways you embellished them. Running ribbon through slits and tucking it in here and there is the perfect finishing touch. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win PCC's prize!
ReplyDeletegreat design. Thanks for sharing the tips.
ReplyDeleteI love the grid pattern from the packaging. I've done that myself. And the threading ribbon through is an interesting idea. Thanks!
ReplyDeletehard to believe that these beautiful set of cards cost just under $5..!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lot of FUN cards! So very cheery!
ReplyDeleteKris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com
Lovely cards! The recipients will be pleased.
ReplyDeleteLove your card inspirations! especially the ribbon idea! Keeps the bulk down as well for sendin!!
ReplyDeletejordanbev5@yahoo.com
Great paper, GREAT cards!
ReplyDeleteCarrie C
I like what you did with the paper line and how you incorporated the twine at such a reasonable price. Thank you for sharing your ideas and for the opportunity to win a copy of Practical Solutions.
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards and great explanations for us for ideas! Thanks for the chance to win the magazine!
ReplyDeleteJust fantastic! I am inspired by the variety in your designs!
ReplyDeleteYour 5 for $5 set of cards is wonderful, Emily! Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win this awesome magazine :)
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, love the pretty colors =) TFS!
ReplyDeletewow - these are great!
ReplyDeleteAmazing creations Emily. Love each one - fab idea to use one sheet of cardstock. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWow, these cards are amazing.
ReplyDeleteFun set of cards! i so want this magazine! :)
ReplyDeleteYour cards are fabulous and I love that you made them for $5 or less! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeletegreat projects Emily!!
ReplyDeleteLots of great ideas on your cards, Emily! Thanks for the tips and the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous set! Love those colors, too!
ReplyDeleteThis color combination is so cheery and fun.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea for budget minded creators! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for budget minded creators. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeletea great array of cards i love it, though if you brough all that stuff here in australia you would have to call it 5 cards for under $20.00!!! we are so over charged in australia!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to use packaging on your card!
ReplyDeleteSeriously, Emily, I love your cards!! :D You have such a knack for layering and creating that collage-y look! Love the colours you used, too! FAB-U-LOUS card set!!
ReplyDeleteLove these. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGreat choice of colors, and patterns. They surely look as if they cost more than they do. Also love your innovative use of the materials.
ReplyDeleteLove these ideas. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteyour cards are adorable. - blue
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, I love the one with the kite. Thanks for a chance to win the copy of the magazine. jeannett_mcgee@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteYou may have spent less than $5 making five cards, but the recipient would never know that. They will think they are very expensive and hopefully appreciate all the work you put into them.
ReplyDeletelovely set! i like the way you fit 4 cards in a 12x12" sheet
ReplyDeleteGreat set of cards--love the inspiration, thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific card set -- really original!
ReplyDeleteThanks for some great ideas! This looks like a great magazine to have as resource material!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are great - and your comments so helpful. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo much color and detail for so little money! Great set of cards.
ReplyDeleteThis was so much fun! I love these ideas, and love how it's all uner 5! Also love the paper you chose! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteLisa
Great cards and ideas. I love the cute size too!
ReplyDeleteNice cards, soft colors with a touch of brightness.
ReplyDeleteWow, your cards are stunning! I especially love your little kite card and great ideas on how to use ribbon too! TFS! :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic inspiration!
ReplyDeleteyour cards are so fun! great job!! :)
ReplyDeleteSo many ideas!!
ReplyDeletegorgeous cards and I wholeheartedly agree ... what a great DP line! thanx for the inspiration and blog candy opp! looks like another great special issue!
ReplyDeleteEmily, loved the idea of the slot to insert the ribbon. Never thought of that. Thanks
ReplyDeleteLady Di
Gorgeous cards! I love this DP line as well! I gotta get some of that great paper!
ReplyDeleteWow! You made some really pretty things for 5$!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful. I love the ribbon through the slits idea. Thanks for a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteTFS this wonderful inspiration. Love your cards.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love that Pink Paislee paper, too!
ReplyDeleteI want to make 5 cards for $5! Mahalo for all of your inspiring ideas.
ReplyDeleteLOVE these super cute cards! Especially the colors! It amazes me they all only cost $5! WOW!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteDifferent look to your card set - thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThose sure don't look like those only cost $4.80. I love them.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI do love this color combo. Beautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteI like the challenge to make 5 cards for less than $5. Can't wait to try it myself
ReplyDeleteAdorable cards. Love your use of bits of ribbon. And LOVE this topic.
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