Faux Tile Background - Sympathy Card

One of my friend's recently lost her Grandfather. I thought I would send her a little card to let her know I am thinking of her, and keeping her entire family in my prayers.



I took inspiration for the background from this card on SCS. It was a messy and tedious job creating the "faux tile" background, but I like the way it turned out.



This is the first time (that I can remember) that I finished the inside of a card. I keep seeing insides of cards that look gorgeous, so I thought I would try it out. This also gives me room to write without it having the dark, kraft, background.



Supplies:
Patterned Paper: BasicGrey; Cardstock: Waussau (Kraft), Bazzill (Pink), Unknown (Green); Stamps: Unity (March '09 KOTM), Autumn Leaves (Flourishes), Cornish Heritage Farms (sentiment); Die Cuts: Spellbinders; Twill: Stampin' Up!; Brads: Paper Studio

"Gardener" from July '09 SheetLoad of Cards

Here is my "Gardener" card from the July '09 issue of SheetLoad of Cards.



The image on this card, How Does Your Garden Grow, is from our July sponsor - Squigglefly. I used a ShortCuts Clear Card Blank for the base and was able to create lots of dimension (see detail photo) by putting many of the elements on the inside of the card.

You can see more of my creations, as well as samples from some of the SheetLoad and Squigglefly design team members. Just download the latest issue for FREE here: July '09 SheetLoad of Cards

Digital Stamp: Squigglefly (How Does Your Garden Grow); Patterned Paper: BasicGrey (Eva); Cardstock: SheetLoad ShortCuts (Clear), Bazzill; Markers: Deleter Neopiko-2; Gems: Darice; Border Punch: Martha Stewart

SheetLoad, ShortCuts and Caardvarks!!

ShortCuts has teamed up with Caardvarks for their first challenge of the month. That challenge, just so happens to incorporate the new SheetLoad of Cards (July '09) sketch.

Make sure to stop by Caardvarks' "ShortCuts Gallery" for tons of inspiration and eye candy.

If you would like to purchase ShortCuts products for yourself, there are lots of ways to save this week.

Christmas In July

Caardvarks Promo Discount Code

It is "Christmas in July" at ShortCuts!!

The first 20 ShortCuts customers in July, who use the special discount found here, will receive 25% off their ShortCuts order*!!!

Even if you aren't one of the first 20 customers, you can save all month long. Use the discount code XmasJuly15 and receive 15% off your order in July.

*Discount code must be entered at time of check out. No refunds will be given after purchase. Minimum product order is $5.00. Discount will apply to products only, not shipping/handling. Orders must be placed through our online store to qualify for the 25% off. Order must be placed between July 1 and July 31, 2009.