We were asked to celebrate volume 10 in a creative paper-crafting way. So, I went to my craft room, sat at my table and thought about what I look forward in a special issue. I like seeing tons of new product, but my struggle is using all the product I buy from my favorite collections. Voila! The idea came to me! I'll create 10 cards for 10 popular occasions using only 1 paper collection! Not only did I actually get more mileage out of my product, I saved a ton of money, using only trims that I had on hand and one pack of 24 sheets of double-sided paper, stickers and die cuts. I really liked the versatility of Crate Paper's spring 2012 Storyteller collection. There were both feminine and masculine prints, motifs and colors and there was the perfect mix of delicate and manly die cuts too! The 10 occasions that I made cards for are:
Valentine's Day
Lady Birthday
Man Birthday
Mother's Day
Father's Day
New Baby
Children's Birthday
Wedding
Thank You
Christmas
So, without further ado, here are 10 cards for 10 occasions.
Valentine's Day reminds me of those cute little mailboxes you had in elementary school where your fellow classmates would place their cards for you in! So, I stamped a mailbox and used a little of the cute diagonal strip mimicking postal packages. A pretty little flower die cut and heart motif makes this a fun and romantic card.
I adore the super pretty red doily die cut and pretty yellow flower die cut. The die cuts are both a little distressed, but lovely and soft when layered over a simple ribbon trim on this feminine birthday card.
Cork board patterned paper is the new woodgrain patterned paper.
With some layering I made it look like the patterned paper and die cuts are "clipped" to the Cork board background for this male birthday card.
This pretty bouquet die cut is perfect for a Mother's Day card. Flowers are synonymous with this holiday and makes a great focal point layered on a simple cork board label.
I thought that the little Volkswagen Beetle die cut would be great for a Father's Day card. Use letter stickers to create a sentiment that's a play on words, and you've got a fun card for any dad.
I am definitely not a baby card person! I never make them. It's not that I don't like baby cards, it's just that I don't ever buy product suitable for a baby card. So, incorporating a baby card for my 10 occasions was a good stretch for my creativity! I thought the "special delivery" die cut and stacked luggage die cut would super cute layered together! Add a "brand new" die cut and you get a congratulations on your new baby!
No set would be complete without a card for a child's birthday.
I was inspired by the green polka dot and orange patterned paper which works well with the lettering patterned paper, creating a playful color scheme! Add in some star and candle motifs and you're ready to party!
Layering elements is definitely one of my favorite things to do on a card. When making a wedding card, I was thinking rich and vibrant colors, layered upon one another creating a bold foundation. I loved the little frame die cut and how it repeated the floral motif found in the floral patterned paper.
The painted clothespins are so fun! Plus, there are some great border stickers in this collection. Try using the clothespins to draw interest to miniature die cut flowers that would be lost in a larger project on this thank you card.
Color is a strong element in any design. Using patterned paper that has tints and tones of red and green paper along with a coordinating button set the festive mood for this Christmas card when using non-hoilday paper.
I hope you enjoyed my take on the number 10! Make sure to leave a comment below telling me which card you found most creative for a chance to win your own copy of Card Creations Volume 10.
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What a brilliant idea, Emily! Such a great way to challenge yourself and use up stash at the same time!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! A card set would make a great gift.
ReplyDeleteI loved your non-traditional take on the new baby card. So clever!
ReplyDeletelove the cards-super cute!
ReplyDeleteSUCH a cool idea, and the results are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYou are brilliant! I think your idea to make all these cards from one paper collection is wonderful! I love ideas like these! thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow, your cards are so cute! I didn't find one card most creative - I think they're all creative! I like how you used different patterns and colors on each of the cards!
ReplyDeleteI liked the doily flower!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fabulously good use you got out of those limited supplies! TFS =)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing your talents with us all!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards! I love the first one - perfect for Valentine's. I just adore that stamp set.
ReplyDeleteThose are all wonderful cards!
ReplyDeleteGreta cards Emily! Thanks for showing me how it IS possible to use just one collection to its maximum ability! Shows real creativity!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Thanks for sharing! I think your most creative card is the baby card!
ReplyDeleteFUNtastic! love the layers and colors :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!! love the designs and the embellishments!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite card (the most creative) I thought was your masculine birthday card. I love the cork paper and the way it's clipped on the side. Very nice. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is such a fabulous idea - will make me look at my collections of stash completely differently. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! My favorite is that male birthday card with the cork. You did a wonderful job with this post!
ReplyDeletelove these! you rocked them! can't wait to see your work in this issue! Congrats!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhoa, 10 cards?! I love the valentine's day card... that lawn fawn set is adorable :)
ReplyDelete10 cards from one collection and they are all fabulous! What a terrific group of cards - love them all!
ReplyDeleteVery nice cards. Thanks for sharing them.
ReplyDeletethank you for this! I have lots of collections that I use for one or two cards but it's so great to see how such a wide variety of themes can be made out of the same group of papers and embellishments! Wonderful inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun collection of cards!
ReplyDeleteFab works, Emily! 10 gorgeous cards! :)
ReplyDeleteI REALLY like the new baby card. I'm so surprised how awesome this is without having any "baby" elements at all! Great work and inspiration, thanks!
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ReplyDeleteWow they are all so wonderful! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove all your cards! What a great way to use up some of your stash!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, and great ideas!
ReplyDeleteWow--what a great group of cards!
ReplyDeleteCute mail box & cork cards. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the magazine.
ReplyDeleteAmazing!! Thanks for sharing your talent, Emily!
ReplyDeleteMy craft room is full of stuff I've stashed away "just in case". The problem is that I can't find what I want when I need it. So I'm still never prepared.
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing us a collection can be used for lots of different occasions when you stretch your creativity. Enjoyed your 10.
ReplyDeleteAll the cards are great and I especially like the Special Delivery card. Very cute.
ReplyDeleteYou went all out! I love this stash-stretching challenge :)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! I've often thought of challenging myself to do the same thing - will try to use up my SC May kit this weekend! :) Wonderful cards!!
ReplyDeleteYou are very ambitious and creative. great job!
ReplyDeleteEmily, I loved your interpretation on "10" and your baby card was particularly brilliant!
ReplyDeleteLove your Valentine's day card.
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of this challenge you gave yourself. Sold me on the paper while you were at it! ;) Your card are all darling-- Love your style! :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing creativity! Love your cards!
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea to make the ten cards from one collection!
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love these projects.
ReplyDeleteLove all your layering. These cards are so cute, great use of paper and embellishments!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever challenge you gave yourself! All of your cards are great, but the Valentine's Day card is my favorite. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWow! These cards are fabulous! And now, another paper collection to add to my wish list... :P
ReplyDeleteHow very creative! A budget friendly project that resulted in a whole whack of great cards!
ReplyDeleteThose are some great cards! Great job with picking the colors and patterns.
ReplyDeleteThis set would absolutely make a great gift for someone!!
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Wonderful set of cards!
ReplyDeleteWowzers! Love love love how you got that many cards from one collection! Great job & thanks for inspiring!
ReplyDeleteSo many cute cards it's hard to pick a favorite....but I'm leaning towards the first one. That mailbox is just too cute!
ReplyDeletesuch nice cards !
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards! love the birthday card with lots a stars
ReplyDelete~luanne
10 cards for 10 occasions! You are fabulous! I like the dimensions and textures on Best Wishes. Mahalo for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAll the layering is just fabulous! Hard to say which is the most creative - but the baby card is awesome. Love that it is not traditional. Thank for sharing all these cards!
ReplyDeleteWow! love the various colors and style. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWow so many amazing cards...love the bright colours.
ReplyDeleteThese cards are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteFabulous set of cards, love the "You are a Classic" ~ the VW die is adorable :o)
ReplyDeleteI love the title of your blog! Fabulous cards!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards, Emily! I just love the idea of using what you have on hand and challenging yourself with that in mind...TFS!
ReplyDeleteLove all of these occasions cards! Great collection and very inspirational.
ReplyDeleteHow fun to make so many different cards from the same papers - what a great challenge idea!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for the chance to win a copy of the newest Card Creations!
Very creative, Emily! My fave card is the Valentine's card. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, I'm gonna have to try to do this! Nice cards!
ReplyDeleteOh, Emily -- you're a card-makin' genius!! LOVE that you made such a variety of cards with just one collection!! Pure Awesomeness. And I love how you used the little clothespins to draw attention to the flower die-cuts -- what a great detail! Big hugs!! :o)
ReplyDeleteYour special delivery baby card is the most creative to me. However, don't count out your others though as they truly are all very cleverly done. Great set of 10!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win Card Creations, Emily!
My fav is the VW one!
ReplyDeleteKris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com
Love your ideas so using paper stash and love your layered cards! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAwesome use of this collection! I love Crate Paper, and you've just shown that Storyteller great for all occasions. TFS your creativity with us!!
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ReplyDeleteEveryone of these colors is bright and colorful. Love how you showed ten diffrent themes.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards Emily, I especially like the Valentine's and Father's Day cards.
ReplyDeleteLove them all but my fave is the valentines mailbox card, It's adorable!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea and such a range of cards for all occasions. Such wonderful cards. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the Card Creations magazine.
ReplyDeleteI love all the different ways you have incorporated ribbon into your projects! Gorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteEmily, what a great idea to stick to only one pad of paper and use your stash!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love the man's birthday card. That cork board paper is really fun. Thanks for sharing all of your lovely cards!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea for your challenge. I love how you were able to make very feminine AND very masculine cards out of the same collection. Way to show its - and your - versatility!
ReplyDeleteThis is a really interesting take on the theme...fabulous work, Emily!
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What a neat way to use a collection! I'm inspired by your work and now want to do the same with a collection I have had for quite some time. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I love the 1st card! It's so cute! Thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! On my way upstairs to try it out. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea.Love all the cards you created with the limited supplies. TFS
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!!! Love all of them and your color choices on some of them are so inspirational! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteLisa
I think the most creative one is the one with the clothespins. I would never have thought about using the larger tag as a background or using 2 tags on a card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Best Wishes is my fave, love the layering and stick pin!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love all the cards! They are so adorable and creative! The feminine birthday card is my favorite :)
ReplyDeleteI love the fun combinations of pattern on your card!
ReplyDeleteWow, all 10 of your cards are so fabulous. Love how you do your layering. My favorite is the your a classic card. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteNice cards! and great ideas! Thank you for the opportunity to win some goodies!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the one with hearts and a pin in the center!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing, Emily! I adore each one! You rock!
ReplyDeleteI love them all! I think the thank you card with the clothespins was the most creative. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteYou are a Classic was the most creative--especially how that can be used for a Father's Day card! Love it!! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of Card Creations!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! I really love your idea to create all ten cards from one collection. I think the most creative card is the baby card. Most baby cards are pastel and cutesy and not all recipients are the same!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. I absolutely love that corkboard paper!
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ReplyDeleteIt's nice when you can find the perfect collection that allows for so much creativity! Great job!
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ReplyDeleteGorgeous work and ideas!
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