Dec 04 2008

It’s a Match!

Published by Michele Boyer at 8:08 am under Cornish Heritage Farms, My Designs

When time allows, I love to make matching envelopes for my cards, so Julia’s challenge today was perfect for me!  We’re using envelopes. They can be incorporated into your card or project, or you can make a matching envelope to compliment your card.  If you’d like to play along, you can find the challenge info here.

Hello

      HCME

I used Sweet Spring, one of Kim’s new releases available today. (  Sorry, it’s just SO cute…one of my favorites of all of her releases!  If you like spring, little chicks, bunnies and soft cuddly sheep, you must check it out!) 

I stamped each chick twice onto the solid HCCU“patterned paper,” adhering one full image to the stamped white cardstock, then cut the second pieces, leaving off a wing on each chick and adhering those with pop dots. 

My original intention was to line the envelope with the green floral paper, but I only had two small pieces left.  Instead I matted one strip of the patterned paper onto the dark Birchtone cardstock, scalloping one edge with my Fiskars Rotary Trimmer and scallop blade.  I stamped the little chick in the corner along with the little row of flowers he’s about to pick. 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Enjoy your day!

Stamps:  Cornish Heritage Farms “Sweet Spring” (Kim Hughes Collection)   Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock:  Prism Birchtone Dark, Super Smooth White   Patterned Paper:  Basic Grey Sugared   Accessories:  Copic markers, ribbon, safety pin, clear 3-d gel pen by Sakura, Fiskars Rotary trimmer/scallop blade, Spellbinders Nestabilities, button, glue dots, pop dots.

24 Responses to “It’s a Match!”

  1. # Bonnie Sharpon 04 Dec 2008 at 8:43 am

    Oh my! another sweet one…..love it!

  2. # Jerri Kayon 04 Dec 2008 at 8:59 am

    Michelle, this is so adorable, love those chicks! I’ve been swamped with holiday preps, events, as soon as I catch up, I’m coming back to view all your gorgeous cards that I’ve been missing.

  3. # Lyndaon 04 Dec 2008 at 9:38 am

    This is darling Michele! I LOVE the matching envelope! What a great challenge ~ hopefully I’ll have time to play!

  4. # Danielleon 04 Dec 2008 at 9:54 am

    Oh man, that is too cute!!! Dang, now I have to go look at this stamp set! Shame on you for forcing this on me! Ok, you’re right, I have no will power. I am the one shamed.

    I love, love, love, that matching envelope! I am usually in such a rush that I never decorate them anymore. Someone’s going to get a fabulous treat with this matching set!!!

  5. # Dee Jacksonon 04 Dec 2008 at 9:57 am

    Michele this is adorable!! I love the layout and the buttons:)

  6. # Karen (ON)on 04 Dec 2008 at 10:10 am

    Love this set! Many years ago, a dear friend and fellow stamper( the very accomplished SCS LovinHim) taught me, by example, to finish envelopes, and “insides”, always carrying the theme throughout. Sometimes I get lazy and omit the envies (many times!) but you have inspired me to return to creating a matching set! Thank you.

  7. # Lynetteon 04 Dec 2008 at 10:15 am

    Oh, this is sooooo cute! I love the card AND the envelope. I know I should do something on my envelopes, too, but by the time I get the card done, I just don’t seem to have the time or the energy to do the envelope!

  8. # Christina Fischeron 04 Dec 2008 at 10:27 am

    OH…MY…GOSH!!!!! This is beyond cute! You win the award for best enabler!!! :)

  9. # Bonnie aka raduseon 04 Dec 2008 at 10:28 am

    This is just darling.

  10. # Jessie/knightroneon 04 Dec 2008 at 10:55 am

    This is completely adorable!!!

  11. # SueBon 04 Dec 2008 at 11:12 am

    Absolutely adorable! Love the images and that BG paper. Wonderful card and envie.

  12. # Mercyon 04 Dec 2008 at 11:29 am

    this is just too cute for words! love everything about it, michele!

  13. # Wendyon 04 Dec 2008 at 12:09 pm

    Could that be any cuter! Just for that, I am going to buy this set! Adorable, thanks! I am sure Cornish Heritage Farms will thank you too!

  14. # Julie/Rubberneckeron 04 Dec 2008 at 12:15 pm

    Michele this is beyond cute. I love all your little touches. I really appreciate how you include all the “ingredients” in your listing.

  15. # Michelle McDanielon 04 Dec 2008 at 12:16 pm

    This is so cute! How fun to decorate the envelope! I mean who wouldn’t love to see that in the mailbox instead of bills!!!

  16. # Amy/rohlaon 04 Dec 2008 at 5:01 pm

    This is so stinkin’ cute I could spit! I’m dying to order Kim’s new set, but I’m making myself wait-boo hoo! Your matchy-matchy envie is perfect too!

    Amy

  17. # Patty.cakes of Columbus, GAon 04 Dec 2008 at 5:11 pm

    I love your “matching” idea, and also love the stamp–now, I must go & look it up. I am not usually into “chicks”, but you have made this one look adorable!

  18. # Traceyon 04 Dec 2008 at 6:35 pm

    So sweet! Love this card!

  19. # Micheleon 04 Dec 2008 at 8:35 pm

    Totally adorable; love, love, love it!!

  20. # Tammion 05 Dec 2008 at 12:02 am

    Oh your killing me with all your cute creations! Adorable card/matching envelope, too cute!

  21. # Rose Annon 05 Dec 2008 at 11:43 am

    This is pure cuteness, Michele!! I love those images, and how you’ve added lots of dimension!! Great layout, coloring, and I love the buttons!!

  22. # bronihon 05 Dec 2008 at 12:16 pm

    The dimension is perfect! You’ve really made these precious chicks come to life! I love the papers and layout you’ve used and I adore the button/ribbon/pin/tag too!

  23. # diane (cookiestamper)on 11 Dec 2008 at 12:01 am

    eeek…that’s adorable!

    I left ya an award…
    http://papercookies.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2008/12/10/an-award-from-cyndi/

  24. # Wendyon 05 Apr 2009 at 3:35 pm

    Hey Michele! I just wanted you to know I cased your card for Taylor’s challenge this weekend! I hope that is ok! I just loved it and finally took advantage of YOUR ceativity!
    http://bondgirlbliss.typepad.com/bond_girl_bliss/2009/04/ta.html

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