A Cup of Thanks for Allie G

I demonstrated card-making at an incredible workshop last week for my friend [and, as of yesterday, new team member] Allie G. Instead of my tried-and-true set of workshop cards, Allie special-requested a tea-themed card. Allie asks, Allie gets!

Here’s the card Allie and 14 (or more) of her friends made:

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With such a large group, we assembled this card in a long procession from station to station, but each and every participant got one done.  A small sliver of Comfort Cafe DSP sets the mood for this warm and friendly tea bag holder.

I cut a piece of Soft Suede card stock into fourths (4-1/2″ x 5-1/2″) and then cut a piece of Very Vanilla card stock to 4″ x 8″.  I scored the Very Vanilla card stock at 5″ and 7-1/2″. Simply fold the card stock in half, fold back 1/2″ flap and then cover it with a little DSP (glued to the inside of the card) and then add the brads. You now have a perfect pouch for a packaged tea bag!  Allie also provided a little honey straw for her guests, but I may have already used my honey straw in a big mug of tea.

Tips, Tricks and Reminders:

  • One ink-up, one stamp-off.  Minimize the work by maximizing your blocks. The introduction of clear-mount stamps meant that we can combine our stamps on one block to get the perfect image. One ink-up, one stamp-off. Simply line up the clear-mount stamps and press them onto the block.

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  • Play with the card structures.  This card doesn’t open up - the base is only 1/4 a sheet of card stock.  Should I want to include a sentiment, there are still several options without having to change the structure created here:  I could add a little note into the pouch or write my note directly on the vanilla space above the tea bag or even add a note to the back.  Either way, the recipient of this card is going to want to show it off, so don’t add an extremely personal sentiment to this card front.  :)

Stamp sets: Morning Cup, Tea Shoppe Paper: Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper. Inks: Cajun Craze. Accessories: 3/16″ Metallic Brads, paper-piercing tool, paper piercing mat, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Modern punch, Word Window punch

Here are some other pictures from the party:

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Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Brian