Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today is all about FUN!!  My card share stems from playin’ around with my FREE Sale-a-bration items.  On December 16th, I introduced you to the “Good as Gold” card kit.  It’s so cute … not to mention quick and easy to assemble and send!

Here is the original card – based on the packet instructions…

The kit includes:

* 8 card bases (3-1/2″ x”)

* 8 envelope liners

* 1 sheet gold foil tags

* 1 sheet printed die-cut tags

* 8 pieces of gold elastic cord

* 8 pieces of Bermuda Bay Backers Twine

So … ready for some fun!!  I know that some of my stampers are die-hard “regular card size” stampers, so I thought that it would be fun to use the supplies in the kit to create some “regular” size cards … our 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″.

I began by cutting the “Good as Gold” card in half, then adding it to a black base and a Bermuda Bay mat.  Still quick -n- easy.

I cut 1″ off the bottom of the gold envelope liner and used it to create a banner.  The greeting comes with the kit.  Instead of tying the bows at the top, I wrapped it around the greeting for a different look.

Next, I took the second half of the card … both sides have the dotted pattern and trimmed it to fit the mat I created from the gold envelope liner.

Now … I did not use my Bigshot on the first card, so you know I was going to bring it out for this one!  Because there is more of the base card exposed on this card … I embossed it with the “Decorative Dots” embossing folder.  It coordinates with these cards and it’s FREE too!

I trimmed the greeting down and matted it with the left over gold envelope liner, and popped it up on the card with the stampin’ dimensionals.  The bows were tied at the top and the little banner was added.  Again, simple and easy.

Oh … by the way, I used the “Sweet Sorbet” designer series paper (same design as our cards) to line the envelope.  This time I have to use the envelope framelit dies to cut it out.  The liners included in the kit are pre-cut for you!

I hope these cards inspire you to use your products in some different ways.  Just have fun with it.

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TUESDAY’S UPDATES:

Here’s what’s coming up this week

• New Personalized Name Stamp: We have a brand new personalized name stamp for you. It’s available in photopolymer only, and can be viewed and ordered online! I’ll post more information tomorrow.
• New Photopolymer Stamp: We’ll have a new photopolymer stamp set available tomorrow. Check back then for the new flyer!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today …

Have a terrific Tuesday!