Aug 12 2008
Thomas Kinkade Paper Packs
I have been waiting and waiting for these papers…they are finally here!!! Today Cornish Heritage Farms releases two Thomas Kinkade 8″ x 8″ paper packs, a Masculine series and a Christmas series. (You can see the full packs here.) Each pack includes background papers and images! None of the images below were stamped. I just cut them from the paper pack!! :)
Birthday Wishes
I’m sure you already know the Masculine series is my favorite! I love the distressed look of these papers. Both of the brown background papers are from the pack. The lighter brown has a distressed leather look. (I wish I could get a whole pack of just that one paper! It looks awesome!)
The edges of the focal image and Natural cardstock were all sponged using Ranger’s Walnut Stain Distress ink. The sentiment is from Mona Lisa Moments Classic Essential Expressions. The eyelets are inserted through all layers on the front of the card so I could wrap the hemp without having a bulky lump between layers.
Peace on Earth
For this card I used both the Masculine and Christmas packs. Obviously the focal image is from the Christmas pack. But that distressed canvas paper is from the Masculine pack. This is another background paper I love. (And would love even more to have a pack of THIS paper in different colors, but then I am always drawn to the textiles.)
I lightly sponged the edges of the focal image and sentiment with Adirondack Slate ink and there’s a little pop dot under the outer edge of the tag just to add a tiny bit of dimension to the card. Yellow/gold cardstock is Prism Candleglow Medium, button is by Autumn Leaves and ribbon by SEI. Button is held in place using glue dots.
Go Confidently
This last card uses the Masculine paper once again. Although this is not my favorite card of the three, this is one of my favorite images in the pack. Maybe because when I was young(er-ha!) our family went out into the Chesapeake Bay on my grandparents’ boat just about every Sunday. It wasn’t a sailboat, it was much bigger, but those are some treasured memories for sure. **sigh**
Anyway, this is my husband’s least favorite of these cards…because it looks like it’s been in the road. Well, I like it. I distressed the edges (what he hates most-lol) and then sponged with Adirondack Slate ink.
- I use a lot of darker colors for my base cardstock so to avoid having to line the inside of the card with a lighter color, I prefer to cut the darker color to fit the card front and use either a sturdy vanilla or white as my base.
Thanks so much for stopping by! If you’re a TK fan, I hope you’ll check out these papers. They truly are beautiful. Have a great day!
p.s. My Cardinal friend was back yesterday. That annoying bird was staring in the window watching the Olympics. And pecking. And pecking. (Maybe he was cheering. **eyes rolling**)
Beautiful cards, Michele. I like how you use the darker colors for the base of the card front. Have a good day!
Michele these are so beautiful. Personally I like the one with the sailboat the best. You enabler, you! :0)
These papers look more my speed than the stamps. I love how your yellow layering makes the windows just GLOW in that winter home scene.
Michele, I love these papers…so pretty and easy, peasy! Your cards using them are great!
Pinky
These are wonderful, Michele! Those papers would certainly take all the stress of coloring away…LOL.
Yippee! The paper packs are out!! Too bad your cardinal friend is back though.
These cards are so elegant-I love these new papers! I had to laugh at your husbands comments though-looks like it’s been in the road, lol! As for the cardinal…I think he’s just keeping an eye on you
These are gorgeous, Michele! Can’t wait for mine to get here. LOVE what you’ve done with them. Fabulous option for a quick card. And that last card does NOT look like it’s been in the road, LOL! It seems like your cardinal is just crying for attention. Show him some love. Or a bee bee…
Those are absolutely gorgeous cards M!!! WOW CHF is LUUUUCKY to have you on their team!
These are absolutely beautiful! Just in awe of the talent displayed on these three cards!
These are ALL so beautiful Michele! The papers are just stunning!
I love these! What a gorgeous way to do a “no stamping” card! You have put them together beautifully!!
I’m with Carole — show your cardinal a little love (not the bee bee)! He obviously likes you!
These are so beautiful, Michele!! I love each one of them, and what a fabulous way to create such lovely quick cards!! (We all love those, huh?)
totally stunning designs, M!! These papers are gorgeous!!!!!!!
LOVE these papers. Oh my I MUST have some!! Gorgeous cards, Michele.
Michele, these cards are beautiful! I’ve got to get that paper, the fishing scene is so unbelieveably beautiful, your work is such an inspiration to me!
So beautiful - you just get lost in the pictures!
These are just the thing for the TK fan! How beautiful–each one of your cards! I love them all!