Some friends are moving to another state soon, and I wanted to let them know how much we’ve enjoyed them and that they’ll be missed. I put together a card that is very simple, but its simplicity is what I like about it.
I used some Asian-inspired stamps that my mom got for me at a yard sale. I believe they’re Stampin’ Up brand. And then I used my sewing machine to add a simple border by stitching around the image twice. I embellished the inside of the card and put one little stamp on the envelope as well.
This card didn’t take long, but it still took thought and care, and I hope that shows. All too often we wait until people are leaving to tell them that we appreciate them, and I’m guilty of that in this case. I figured at the least I could tell them now, and show them in my own way with a handmade card.
I love this design – beautiful in its simplicity :)
written on July 20th, 2009, at 10:12 amThese are so lovely. Beautiful stamps, and the sewing was a perfect finishing touch :).
written on July 20th, 2009, at 3:41 pmSimple and pretty- lovely idea to combine the stitching- its never too late to show someone appreciation- I am sure they will be very happy to receive this!
written on July 20th, 2009, at 4:01 pmAnnamaria
ooh- very nice! i like the asian-inspired simplicity.
written on July 20th, 2009, at 9:31 pmLovely. I’m sure they will appreciate it!
written on July 20th, 2009, at 10:05 pmVery nice, I love the simplicity of them.
written on July 20th, 2009, at 10:13 pmLovely card. What a great idea and what a nice gesture
written on July 22nd, 2009, at 2:15 amGorgeous stamps. And don’t tell anyone – but I first bought my sewing machine for the sole purpose of paper stitchery!
written on July 23rd, 2009, at 5:03 am