It's that time when we start to make resolutions for the New Year! I only make one resolution each year...that is to make no resolutions! Past experience has proven to me I always end up disappointed when I try to resolve something for the coming year. I do, however, set goals for myself. It's such a good feeling when you meet that goal and even exceed it sometimes. One of my goals recently is to try and use up as much of my "stash" as I can (without touching the treasured pieces, of course...lol). I have numerous sets of My Mind's Eye card kits. I thought the thank you cards I need to make would be a perfect use for these kits. So, today I would like to start a series of thank you cards that I have made using these products.
This card uses the card base from the kit. I love this color combo! I then used my Labels Four Nesties to to cut the mattes. The sentiment layer is also edged with Colorbox chalk ink Icy Blue. A very simple card but with some interest. I think it would be perfect for a masculine thank you card or one for a family. What do you think?
In future posts I will share some of the other kits and embellishments I have used, so, stay tuned! It has been fun even though I sometimes feel like I am "cheating" using these kits. You know how it is...if you don't agonize over it, how can it be original?!?! How can you say it is hand made?!?! Well, I am overcoming that in an effort to reach my goal! What are your feelings about card kits?
So glad you could visit today! I hope you will come back often! I look forward to your comments and opinions so let me hear from you if you have the time!
Blessings to you,
Vicki
I love the colors; blue and brown together. Hope you keep your resolution for no resolutions...I do the same thing.
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty. I am very partial to blue and brown. Love the edging on the card.
ReplyDeleteVery simple, very elegant!
ReplyDeleteWhat are my feelings about card kits? Do what ya' gotta do! LOL I love what you have done here. It's very simple yet very pretty. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card - love the DP you chose!
ReplyDeleteI am trying to consume what I already have too! Feels good! Love the colors and diagonal stripes on your card. The nestie shapes are so easy to use and such a great way to jazz up any card. Love it! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat colors! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about the resolutions - but I LOVE the challenge you are giving yourself! I might need to do that too. I have SOOOOOO much paper - it's ridiculous! I'm going to try to use some up each week :)
ReplyDeleteVicki -- these blues are just beautiful. It is a perfect masculine thank you card. I totally understand needing to use up a stash. It amazes me what I have in my collection that hasn't been used. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteGreat card Vicki.. Happy New Year to you too!
ReplyDeleteGreat card and I read a blog today where she stated her resolution was to pick up one piece of garbage daily and throw it away- what a small act that would make such a huge impact! I resolve to seeing you around in the Glitterbee's!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful color combo. And love your idea to use up your stash. I've been doing that too for a while and it feels great to use up what I have.
ReplyDeleteGreat card! I love the edges!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty Vicki! Good luck with using up your stash!!! I keep trying, but always find something else I want! Hehe
ReplyDeleteGreat goal, Vicki. I might have to join you with that goal, too! Love the card those colors are terrific, so elegant and manly. Great card.
ReplyDeletegreat card!
ReplyDeleteI love your color combo....very nice! Good luck on using what you have :) I've got so much stuff and stamps I've never used but I will get to them someday!
ReplyDeleteRenee
oh I've missed you!!! and now we are going to be in TWO blog groups together!!! I'm in the Glitterbees toooo! love your new header picture!!! Have a wonderful blessed New Year!! trying to do some blogging this evening (very very behind on stampin) oh well! I need my "day" job more LOL
ReplyDeletehugs to you!!!
Linda
Very nice card! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeletethat's a beautiful picture at the top of your blog! Great goal, I have been trying to do the same thing. Nice thank you card!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty.
ReplyDeleterita w
love the colour combo you have used on this fab card :)
ReplyDeleteThis pretty card will convey your thanks at first glance!
ReplyDeleteNo NY resolutions for me either, haven't kept a one yet.
Love the colors & the Nestie design is perfect! No new resolutions are good resolutions I say! Hee! Hee! Happy New Year to ya & Big hugs your way :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE these Nesties! Great shadowing and layering!
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