Apr 29 2009
One Stamp Wednesday: Easy to Make, Easy to Mail
Hello! Today I’m sharing three very simple, no-coloring cards which came about just so I could have a few generic birthday cards in reserve, whether for my own use, or for those times someone asks me, “do you have any birthday cards?”. They’re not intricately detailed or awe inspiring, but they do have sparkle, ribbon, and a little bit of layering, dimension, and texture. They’re clean, colorful, very easy, and they were quite a lot of fun to make.
I used a candle set and sentiment from Rubbernecker:
Candle Set #2, SKU: 60-020405060708
So Many Candles, SKU: 60-12
I mounted three candle stamps on the same block and stamped rows of color on the 1 1/4″ strips. Outside: So many candles… Inside: Too many birthdays!
I don’t often work with Bold Brights, but this first card is made up of Yo Yo Yellow, Green Galore, Only Orange, Tempting Turquoise, and Lovely Lilac. It’s bright, but there’s no mistaking it’s a birthday card!
Next is a variation on the same theme, but with an Amuse sentiment and some Real Red thrown into the mix. To adhere the ribbon snugly, I ran it through my little X-shaped Xyron. I’ll generally do this when I can plan ahead and run two or three lengths of ribbon through at the same time, so as not to waste space on the adhesive strip. It’s a very handy, no-fuss method of applying flat ribbon borders. These little Xyrons and their refills are inexpensive and easy to come by. I purchased mine at Joann’s.
And, finally, this last card is meant to be suitable for a guy (?), done in Not Quite Navy with a bright spot of ribbon but no sparkle. There’s no reason a masculine card cannot have sparkle, but I decided to leave it off this time.
I’ll be back soon with something colored up all pretty and using one of my pre-made layouts. It was nice to have that layout to fall back on because I’ve been busy stamping a few special orders and cards for Flourishes’ next release (!). I’m glad you could drop in today. Stay well and happy!
Great cards and I loved your post about the pre-made layouts. I find even if I use a sketch from someone else it still takes me an enormous amount of time to figure out colors and designs. It would sure be handy to have some all ready to use. Thanks for the tip (I love your tips - always very useful).
I love your birthday cards:) What a great idea! I’m always at a loss for birthday cards and I think the ones you made are feasible for any gender. Thanks for the great ideas:)
I like the candles for the card-I especially like the last two with the embossing. tfs
love all these cards and the candles :), love them all
Leslie - what fabulous variations! I’m so impressed with your ability to create three different cards with the same stamp. I particularly like the minimal embossing on the bottom of the last two cards. These exude such happiness!
They are all great! My favorite is the last one - the “guy card.” Thanks for sharing them all!
VERY CUTE! I especially like the first one…the rows of candles are just so colorful and festive!!!
Thanks for sharing these…who doesn’t need a stash of birthday cards that don’t take all day to make??!! Awesome!
Wow! They are very cute! It is amazing - one stamp and three different cards! You are so creative, Leslie!
Totally cute Leslie, perfect mailing cards!
These are so cute and fun. I like the colors, and yes cheap mailers. hee hee
How bright and cheerful and easy
We are back after much dancing, camping and hiking. Took 11 hrs today to drive home all the way down the west coast of the Olympic Penninsula on 101 to home. Ready to think stamping again 
TFS
Love it when you show your simple cards…easy to mail cards…You inspire me to get my SU inks out and play with them…and to make some mailable cards for myself…TFS!
Those candles are so cute, and I love the fun designs and colors, Leslie!!
All 3 are great cards, Leslie. I’m especially fond of the first one and all the bright colors. What great cards to have on hand for birthdays. Thanks for sharing your ideas - they’re so inspiring.
Love these simple, fun and easy to mail cards!!
Great cards! Each one is so unique!
Oooh, these CANDLE Cards are all adorable and FUN. Great and simple. Perfect for having a stash on hand. TFS.
OMGosh I love them all, so darn cute!!