Jan 02 2009

‘Tis the Season…For Thank You Cards

Published by leslierich at 12:07 am under Cards, Kitchen Sink Stamps

Snowflake Thanks Jan09I tried to avoid making this look like a Christmas card, but I’m not too sure . . . it looks suspiciously like a Christmas card to me.  It’s a thank you card for a Christmas present, though, and that’s what I love about this little snowflake stamp from Kitchen Sink — it’s the perfect Christmas thank you!  You may like to play along with Sharon’s Stamp Simply Challenge this week if you have a few thank you cards to make, as well.

Some layering of scraps over retired SU! designer paper, a little piercing, a scalloped edge and some ribbon finished off the card base.  The snowflake image is one stamp, punched with SU!’s 1 3/8″ circle punch and layered onto scalloped circles, giving it little ruffle around the edges.   After stamping in Bashful Blue, I colored over the snowflake with my Sakura Stardust clear glitter pen and placed a blue rhinestone in the center.  Almost too easy!

I hope you had a good New Year’s Day!  Mine was pretty quiet and easy — just the way I like it.  I’ll leave you with the card recipe now.  Thank you so much for coming for a visit!  I just love having friends stop by!

  • Stamps:  KSS A Year of Thanks
  • Paper:  Bashful Blue smooth and textured, Neenah Classic Solar White, retired SU! designer paper
  • Ink:  Bashful Blue
  • Accessories:  Offray ribbon, rhinestone, Sakura clear glitter pen, Spellbinders scallop circle dies, 1 3/8″ circle punch, scallop border punch, Cuttlebug Swiss Dot embossing folder, Scotch brand foam mounting tape

44 Responses to “‘Tis the Season…For Thank You Cards”

  1. # SueBon 02 Jan 2009 at 4:17 am

    Beautiful. I need to get some thank you’s made myself, now that we are back home.

  2. # notimetostampon 02 Jan 2009 at 5:42 am

    Just LOVE the freshness of this card with the pretty blue and white — GREAT snowflake colors!!! Great job on pretty layers and that ribbon is just gorgeous with its subtle detail — a very, very pretty winter thank you card!!!! I’m SO glad you played today — thank YOU so much!!!

  3. # Christyon 02 Jan 2009 at 6:17 am

    Beautiful card - it definitely does not look “Christmas-sy” to me as it looks more “wintery” with the colors you used. I love the layers and the ribbon - gorgeous, as usual!

  4. # Ann Lindon 02 Jan 2009 at 6:20 am

    What a prettty card the blue and white is so clean and crisp looking. Ann Lind

  5. # Sueon 02 Jan 2009 at 7:40 am

    Leslie this is just gorgeous…………just what I need EASY thank yous!

  6. # bronihon 02 Jan 2009 at 8:26 am

    I think this is perfect for a Christmas thank you! I love the linear look of this card, with the focal circles just visually popping!!! Beautiful!!

  7. # Terrion 02 Jan 2009 at 8:46 am

    Oh this is gorgeous! I love the blue and glittered snowflake, two of my favourite combinations.

    Ter :)

  8. # Cindy H.on 02 Jan 2009 at 9:10 am

    Gorgeous!! Funny, I just made a birthday card with blue and white, snowflakes and a snowman - it’s that time of year after all - brrrr :) TFS

  9. # Linda Bon 02 Jan 2009 at 9:20 am

    So pretty and clean….and perfect…..just enough embellishment. You inspire me to work harder to get it right.

  10. # Bonnie Blackburnon 02 Jan 2009 at 9:24 am

    Beautiful card for any occasion. I love the blue and white.

  11. # Gabrielaon 02 Jan 2009 at 9:40 am

    Leslie, your card is perfectly suited for the cold snowy weather most of us are experiencing. Coincidentally most of the thank you cards I made for “post-Christmas” thanks were also in bashful blue and contained snowflakes. Yours is wonderful!

  12. # Traceyon 02 Jan 2009 at 10:14 am

    Love this card Leslie!! A very pretty blue!

  13. # Dorison 02 Jan 2009 at 10:20 am

    Definitely not Christmas, but still winter — very appropriate, especially for your thankyous! Stop by my blog when you get a chance–I have a challenge going!

  14. # nancy littrellon 02 Jan 2009 at 10:43 am

    Easy yes, but so pretty and special with your beautiful touches. Love the thank you medallion, ribbon, scallop edge, piercing and rhinestone. TFS

  15. # Sandy Kon 02 Jan 2009 at 11:35 am

    It’s a lovey card. Any card with a snowflake will look like a Christmas card. But the colors you used reminds me of winter and not Christmas.

  16. # Conniecrafteron 02 Jan 2009 at 12:40 pm

    the paper is so pretty and just love the layering with the embossed white strip and the scallop over that! darling sentiment tag!

  17. # Gvendalenon 02 Jan 2009 at 1:01 pm

    Leslie, Your card is very beautiful! I love this combination of colors.
    Superb!

  18. # LeAnneon 02 Jan 2009 at 1:32 pm

    So lovely…..blue is my favorite color. I wonder if I could make a Valentine card in blue?!!
    LeAnne

  19. # Janineon 02 Jan 2009 at 1:45 pm

    Leslie this is just beautiful!! I love the soft blue… very pretty!! Hope you have a great weekend.

  20. # Jessicaon 02 Jan 2009 at 4:24 pm

    I think it’s a beautiful winter thank you card, Leslie. I was thinking of using Christmas cards that I never sent out as thank you cards! (I’m so bad about sending cards.)
    Happy New Year!

  21. # Norineon 02 Jan 2009 at 5:00 pm

    I think it is just beautiful I love blue & white perfect
    Hugs
    Norine

  22. # jules pon 02 Jan 2009 at 5:31 pm

    This is really pretty. The blue you chose is really soft and pretty.

  23. # Hollyon 02 Jan 2009 at 5:43 pm

    Leslie, this is so pretty! That ribbon is gorgeous! I really like the layout of this card!

  24. # Anna/Omaon 02 Jan 2009 at 7:33 pm

    I love this card - it’s beautiful! Simple but elegant at the same time.

  25. # Toshon 02 Jan 2009 at 7:52 pm

    Ohhhh!! This is gorgeous Leslie!! I love the blue and white layers. And you’re right…that snowflake medallion is beautiful, and it’s perfect for a Christmas Thank You!!

  26. # Smrition 02 Jan 2009 at 7:59 pm

    Until I saw this I didn’t realize that layering even with the same color has a nice effect! A beautiful card!

  27. # Penny Mon 02 Jan 2009 at 7:59 pm

    Thank you for continuing inspiration. I am thrilled with all that I have seen so far and am encouraged to get back into what I love doing the most.

  28. # Elenaon 02 Jan 2009 at 8:30 pm

    This card is very gentle! I love the paper piecing so much! Love the blue color!

  29. # Jill Haddadon 02 Jan 2009 at 8:43 pm

    It looks like a winter card to me - not necessariily a Christmas card. AND it is gorgeous!

  30. # Laura (scrapnextras)on 02 Jan 2009 at 10:34 pm

    So crisp and clean and elegant! Love the colours and simplicity of this beauty!

  31. # Pat (mspfd)on 03 Jan 2009 at 5:23 am

    This is a beauty! Love everything about it. A perfect thank you done up in beautiful colors.

  32. # Rose Annon 03 Jan 2009 at 11:04 am

    This is so fresh and beautiful…and I love the colors and fabulous ribbon!! I think it’s perfect, Leslie!!

  33. # Nancyon 03 Jan 2009 at 12:10 pm

    This card looks so pretty and fresh. That’s the first word (fresh) that popped into my mind when I saw it….looks like I’m not the only one! :) I love the layers and the scallops.

  34. # trudyon 03 Jan 2009 at 2:40 pm

    Gosh, turning scraps into something so pretty, your a wonder! Happy New Year! Trudy

  35. # pam hootenon 03 Jan 2009 at 8:29 pm

    This is gorgeous Leslie, so elegant, I love it!

  36. # Deborahon 03 Jan 2009 at 9:46 pm

    Not Christmasy, just soft and wintery! Love this thank you card Leslie! Happy new year! Deb

  37. # Candy aka cwilliamson 04 Jan 2009 at 5:53 am

    Beautiful Leslie!!

  38. # Cynthiaon 04 Jan 2009 at 5:55 am

    Ahh, so soft and …. the word “precious” comes to mind. Such luscious details for a “simple” card. Speaking of Christmas cards, my favorite by far was a pink one. I’ll have to tell you about it!

  39. # Alexandra Hobsonon 04 Jan 2009 at 12:03 pm

    What a beautiful thank you card, Leslie - I totally love the softness of this!! Happy New Year, my friend - I am playing catch up after all the family left for home this morning! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

  40. # Karen Witteron 04 Jan 2009 at 1:27 pm

    Such a pretty thank you card, and it looks more like winter to me……not Christmas. I love the soft colors. Very pretty! I need to get busy with mine. Happy New Year!

  41. # barb schramon 04 Jan 2009 at 3:23 pm

    What a perfect THANK YOU! Every detail is wonderful, Leslie! Take good care! Happy New Year!

  42. # Linda Bullardon 05 Jan 2009 at 8:14 am

    No, no, no! This lovely card does NOT look like a Christmas card! You did a great job of creating the perfect thank you card for Christmas presents. Love the scalloped layers and piercing, and (of course), that white embroidered Walmart ribbon. Linda

  43. # Susan (rainy)on 07 Jan 2009 at 8:34 pm

    It’s a wintery card for sure but doesn’t look like Christmas. Its a beautiful thank you card… perfect.

  44. # Shel9999on 09 Jan 2009 at 6:39 pm

    Gorgeous, Leslie! I just love white and light blue. I don’t think it looks like a Christmas card. It just looks wintery! :)

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