Combine the Colors Lost Lagoon and Pretty Peacock for an Easy but Stunning Just a Note Card Using the Just My Type Stamp Set

I don't know about you but I find this color combination of Pretty Peacock and Lost Lagoon very calming to look at. It must be the nature look in the leaves, and the shades of blue green in the cardstocks. Do you agree?

Sending a beautiful handmade card to a dear friend that is "Just a Note" is why I placed two typewriters on the card front instead of just one. The message would be going from me to you. 

Whomever you would send this card to would be so appreciative of your kind act. Why don't you make someone's day and snail mail them one of your handmade cards? If you decided to make this layout as the card to send your friend, it is very easy even though it has multiple proportional layers. I find I can make cards faster if I design or sketch my idea firsts, then cut all my paper, do my stamping next, then fussy cutting, and finally assemble. By doing it this way I can focus better and pay attention to making a quality card each and every time.

Color Palette:

Card base - Lost Lagoon

Layer 1 - Pretty Peacock

Layer 2 - Hello Irresistible Designer Series Paper

Layer 4 - Pretty Peacock strip

Layer 5 - Hello Irresistible Designer Series Paper strip

Basic White pieces for 2 typewriters and small tag strip

Inner Card Layer - Basic White with a 1" x 4" strip of Hello Irresistible Designer Series Paper

 Highlighted Products:

Just My Type Stamp Set

Go To Greetings

Hello Irresistible Designer Series Paper only found in my Online Store

Tinsel Gems 4 Pack embellishment

Paper Snips for fussy cutting the typewriters out.

Close up of the card front with the two typewriters in Pretty Peacock ink and Lost Lagoon ink. The small tag is also stamped in Pretty Peacock ink. Those Tinsel Gems in Pretty Peacock help finish off the card front.

Sneak Peek of the inside of this cute card with the designer paper strip added.

Don't forget to have a matching envelope flap too. I love the look and the fact that I'm using up more of my vast collection of Designer Series Papers. Give it a try if you haven't yet. You create more of a WOW factor by doing so.

See more Just my Type Easy Cards you can create HERE.

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Just My Type and Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper Make a Great Colorful Combination

When I saw the Just My Type stamp set my memory went right back to High School where I learned to type the correctly for speed. My memories also went to my mother who had a large Royal brand typewriter that she used all the time at our house. The round Hello below in the stamp set image reminded me of the letter keys with the little ridge around the edge so your fingers had a little place to rest without slipping off the key entirely. Typing definitely took more finger strength than today's computer keyboards.

Today's card set uses the Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper (DSP) and the Soft Shimmer Specialty Paper in each one along with the color coordinated "Hello". The cards look rich and elegant but they were easy to put together. Just stamps, ink and paper (plus a few brass butterflies!)

Because of how the Masterfully Made DSP was made with a torn edge look, I decided to imitate that look in my card designs. It helps to have some fingernails when tearing a narrow edge so the inside white of the paper will show through.

Just My Type Photopolymer Stamp Set

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Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper

The colors used in these cards were Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon, Berry Burst, and Lemon Lime Twist. I just love these bright bold colors! I hope you do too!

As I was designing the first three cards shown here, I thought it would be fun to have the Hello near the top of the card. But then, you know what happened? Then I said to myself, what if I try the Hello near the bottom of the card? So I did and you have three more cards to view below. 

As you view the six cards, explore my different color combinations. Which one do you prefer? I'm in love with them all!

Berry Burst card base and Pretty Peacock Shimmer Layer.

Lemon Lime Twist card base and Berry Burst Shimmer Layer.

Pretty Peacock card base and Lost Lagoon Shimmer Layer.

Pretty Peacock card base and Berry Burst Shimmer Layer.

This card base was 4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2".

Lost Lagoon card base and Shimmer layer.

Lemon Lime Twist card base and Pretty Peacock Shimmer Layer.

You're probably wondering, did she fussy cut out all those circular letters? No, I have a very retired 3/4" circle punch that worked perfectly. But you can use a small circle die too if you'd rather. Each letter was raised up on one regular sized dimensional to given the card a little "pop"!

Cutting dimensions were:

Card base 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
Shimmer Layer and Inner Layer of Basic White were 4" x 5 1/4"
Masterfully Made DSP was 3 3/4" x 5"
Torn strip of DSP that the letters sit on were 1" x 3 3/4"
Envelope Flap of DSP was 2 3/8" x 6"

I hope you'll give these easy bright cards a try. They are so cheery your friends will LOVE them!

Supplies Used:

Just My Type Stamp Set
Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper
Soft Shimmer Specialty Paper
Cardstock and Inks - Pretty Peacock, Lemon Lime Twist, Berry Burst, Lost Lagoon
Basic White cardstock and Medium Envelopes
Brass Butterflies

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More Inspiration for You Using the Sweet Citrus Bundle - Today Make a You're Too Kind Card with Lemons

The Sweet Citrus Bundle from Stampin' Up! gives you so many options in your cardmaking. It is such a versatile bundle because you can make any type of citrus you can think of. Today I'm focusing on lemons by using the colors of Daffodil Delight and Crushed Curry. My accent color is Pretty Peacock.

This Bundle will help you make many birthday cards to friendship cards to thank you cards and more. It's almost like a library of occasions from A-Z. This Bundle is a great value given the many projects you'll be able to craft with it, such as summer party favors, beautiful summer scrapbook pages, or a grove of citrusy cards!

These top two photos show the majority of the items needed for making today's card.

Below you'll find some helpful informational photos illustrating the cardmaking process.

I hope those three photos helped you visualize the process of building this card easily.

Close up illustrating how amazing the Hybrid Embossing Folder is to really provide citrus segments with the texture they need. Makes them almost edible!

It's always a great idea to have a matching envelope too.

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Corner Latch Fun Fold

Have you ever heard of a Corner Latch Fun Fold card? I had not, so I cased the layout from Lee Ann Greff but used a different color scheme and added a fussy cut foil layer for more "pop".

This card goes together quickly. 

Here's what you need to prepare:

Card Base 11" x 4-1/4", scored at 5-1/2", then trim off 2-3/4"

Designer Series Paper - cut 2 different pieces 2-1/2" x 4"

Basic White piece for greeting stamped in Pretty Peacock Ink - 3-3/4" x 2-1/4"

Fussy Cut Granny Apple Green Foil 4" x 2-1/2"

Corner is 2-1/4" square, cut in half on the diagonal (you have an extra for another card)

Basic White inside 4" x 5-1/4"

Noble Peacock Rhinestones - 2 in Granny Apple Green

Additional tools you'll need: Paper Trimmer, Paper Snips, Seal Adhesive and Dimensionals.

Designer Series Paper piece for envelope flap - 2-3/8" x 6"

Give this fun fold a try. It is definitely one of the easier, but beautiful fun folds to do.

  

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Make Your Own Designer Series Paper Four Card Set

I have two sets of four cards to share with you today. The idea to make your own Designer Series Paper has been around for a while I believe, but I hadn't tried it. It is really fun and easy to do. You should give it a try.

Start with a stamp set that has a lot of similar images like the Forever Fern Stamp set does. 

Prepare 4 Basic White card bases 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4"

Select the ink colors you want to try. I used:

Crumb Cake for the mini dots

Garden Green

Pretty Peacock

Pear Pizzazz

Just Jade

Rich Razzleberry

Gorgeous Grape

Decide on what color cardstock you want to layer with. Cut four pieces 4" x 5-1/4".

Cut one piece of Basic White 7-1/2" x 10-1/2" and divide into fourths with a light pencil line intersecting the middle. That pencil line will end up being your cutting line following the stamping.

So you start stamping all the leaves images, each in a different color. It will look like a cross on your Basic White cardstock. Finish with the dot stamp to fill in some of the space.

Cut the sheet into fourths and start assembling your cards. You can choose to make them all vertical or all horizontal like the second set of photos I've included.

I used a 1-3/4" and 2" circle punch and my choice of greetings.  The vertical set I stamped in a matching ink. The horizontal set I stamped in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.  Assemble your circle layers and attach to card front with dimensionals.

Finish off with any embellishments you have that match your color scheme.

Of course this card set isn't complete without matching envelope flaps. This four card set would make a wonderful gift for a friend, or neighborly hostess gift.

I hope you'll give it a try!

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