Kaitlin Sheaffer

Encouraging Cards

Hello! Valerie here today with some quick and easy cards of encouragement or congratulations. It's almost that time of year for graduations, dance recitals, spring plays, and more. I've got the first two coming up next month for two of my terrific cousins. I used the Made and Montage lines to create cards to pass along to them on their day. The sentiments in the Made stamp set are so versatile and fun. I stamped the "live it & love it" onto the vellum with Staz-On Jet Black ink and used repetition of the stamp to add balance. I also used the dashed line from that same set for some faux stitching on both cards.

There's nothing better than giving something handmade. Enjoy the weekend!

 

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Card Making

Hey there Ormolu lovers. It’s Latrice here! Today I’m excited to share with you two quick cards I created using the Made and Montage collections and stamps.  I kept it simple for both and added patterned paper for a pop of even more color and some mist as well.

Card one:

I created the card from kraft cardstock and then layered some Studio Calico paper on top. I added stitching and grouped my embellishments around my stamped images. I love the faux stitch in the stamp set so I embossed it in white. I also stamped and cut out the glue bottle. So fun!

Card two:

Card two was so fun to make. I love this time stamp. I started with a patterned piece of paper for my card base and layered white cardstock on top. I then stamped the time image repeatedly. Since I had planned on making a 2 yr old card I went with that. I used a find tip marker to fill it in. A little stamping onto vellum and grouping of embellishments and this was done in just a few minutes. Awesome!

Thanks for stopping by today. Don’t forget to congratulate my Creative Teammate Jen Kinkade on becoming a Two Peas in a Bucket Garden Girl!! She’s pretty awesome.

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Thanks for stopping by!

 

Latrice

 

{ Simple Cards }

Hi, Ormolu Fans! Yuki here today with new creations to share with you! I made three simple cards with Ormolu flairs, stamps, and tags. I didn’t use any patterned papers for my cards this time.

I love this stamp. I added some washi tape on the pocket.

I used the new flair from the Montage collection. I love the fresh colors!

The Made stamp set is really great!

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed my projects.

 

 

{me & you card}

Hi there! Jennifer here today and I'm sharing a card I created with some Bungalow and Word Up goodies.

I had fun layering tags and flair on this card, and also pulled out my vintage typewriter and sewing machine.

Have a great weekend!

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Hello, I'm thinking of you...

Hi, Steph here again! Most often, I'll pull out my favourite products to use on a layout, but today, I'd like to share a card I made using some of my favourite Ormolu goodies.

I don't know about you, but I love sending friends cards, even if it's not for a birthday or particular holiday. I think a card is a lovely way to let a friend know you're thinking about them, especially if it's a card you've made yourself. 

One of the things I love the most about Ormolu products is that they are very much not specific to either gender. This means that I can make a card with no particular recipient in mind and then save it for when I need it. Then it can either be sent to a male or a female friend or relative...I love that!

I was itching to use the new stamps on this project, so I chose the rating stamp. I love that the stars are the perfect size to add these teeny tiny wood veneer stars by Studio Calico to the middle of each one, which just gives it that something extra.

I'd love to challenge you to make a card with your favourite Ormolu goodies today. And I'd love for you to link it up in the comments section so I can see what you've made!

Have a happy Wednesday!

Steph x

 

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Welcome sweet baby!

<<< hijacking the blog momentarily while Kaitlin's at the hospital with her beautiful new daughter, born yesterday >>>

The creative team wanted to do something to celebrate the arrival of Kaitlin’s new baby girl, so we got together and decided to surprise her with a virtual baby shower - surprise, Kaitlin! ;)

So. We each made her a card (using Ormolu products, of course!) and thought it would be fun to share them here... 

Nicole:

Amanda:

Christa:

Pam:

Teka:

Marti:

Melanie:

Congratulations, Kaitlin & family, we’re all so thrilled for you.  I’m sure we all wish we could be there to give your sweet girl a snuggle, and enjoy that beautiful ‘new baby’ smell!

Happy Mail

I'm a big fan of sending snail mail. "Thinking of You" cards, letters and little things to let my friends know that they're on my mind. 

I made this card with the Bungalow Dots n' Spots. I layered one spot over a larger spot and used a tag from the Bungalow Little Labels to make it look like a ribbon. It didn't take long and it was made mostly from scraps. I hope whomever ends up with it will be happy to find it in their mailbox!

Maybe you can take a look at your scraps and make a little something for someone who you're thinking about. It's almost guaranteed that a little happy mail will bring a smile to their face!

xoxo,

Stephanie

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a birthday card : for her

Hi everyone! I'm so excited to share my first Ormolu project today - a simple birthday card that you could customize a dozen different ways using the custom flair buttons. This is one I made for my sister :

On top of my cardstock card base, I layered a kraft 'YOU' Line & Letter Negative Scallop Tag (which I cut in half) and put some fun bright patterned paper underneath the diecut portion to really make it pop. I wrapped the top half of the scallop tag with a little yellow twine and added a pink girl custom flair button, leaving a little room to slip one of the new Tag Sale Sale Tags behind it. These Sale Tags come with kraft and striped twist ties which you could use in so many different ways! Here I kept mine flat and stapled it to the card to cover the seam where I cut the scallop tag in half.

Thanks for looking and have a wonderful weekend!

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A Reason to Smile & Bungalow Flair Giveaway

 

Do you ever give cards for no reason? I know I love to drop a card in the mail to greet someone unexpectely.
I think sending mail has become very underrated in the past few years, and you never know when someone
needs a little pick-me-up.

I like to have cards on hand, so I whipped up this card to send out to someone special when they aren't expecting it.

I used a few patterned papers, staples and bling, sprayed the entire card with pearl mist and thought "smile" was a sentiment that could be used for any occasion.

Notice the cute little house flair from the new Bungalow collection?

If you'd like to win a pack of this flair, leave a comment on this post by 8 p.m. PST today and a winner will be announced tomorrow. Good luck!

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And the winner of yesterday's giveaway for the set of Bungalow Clock Flair and Summer |2012 button is: 

Angie, please contact Kaitlin at ormoludesign(at)gmail(dot)com so we can get those out to you. 

Thank you so much everyone for commenting and check back tomorrow to see if you won today's giveaway- and for another giveaway :) 

Mother's Day Wishes

It's that time again....Mother's Day is just around the corner. And because I knew Mother's Day was coming up, I decided to get started early. One week early, in fact.

I don't know about you, but I've been told time and again that getting a handmade card is on the top of my mom's "want" list. I've even been  chastised when, in a rush, I didn't have time to make something and mistakenly strayed into the card aisle at Target.

Call me a creature of habit, but I just love the flair. Line & Letter Flair, in fact. I feel like you can make a super fancy card, add a ton of embellishments, and it's somehow not finished until you put that last button on.

Well, fingers crossed that this thing even makes it through the mail.

Don't forget to tell your mom, or a mom you know that you love them on their special day! And I'm sure they wouldn't be offended if you make them a card, either.

xoxo,
Stephanie

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