I have another pocket greeting card to share with you today, and a sweet cup! I just bought the Stampendous set of Wonderland stamps and couldn't wait to try them out.
*Cut patterned paper 6" by 11"
*Crease paper in 3 places from short side: at 4", 5 and 1/2", and 7". Then use circle punch to make two half-circle notches about 1/2" from long edge.
*Adhere notched peak back against upper 4" section in the center and sides. I sewed mine. Mat with coordinating paper, if desired. Decorate, embellish, punch edges and stamp.
*I stamped and fussy cut Alice and the clock. I used a Martha Stewart punch on the ends.
*The small journaling oval is Anna Griffin, and the other small pieces are Girls Paperie.
*I found the teacup ribbon at Michaels! It comes in several colorways. I got one of each~ lol~ I wrapped the ribbon around the creased and matted paper, then glued these into a blank white card.
Standard gift cards also fit in the pockets...perfect for Mothers Day, Fathers Day, Graduation. You could leave the center open and slide a gift card in horizontally, too.
I made room for a handwritten sentiment and best wishes on the journal spot next to Alice~
The front is also decorated. However, the card remains in the open position, as shown, when taken from the envelope...perfect for the receiver to enjoy your sentiment!
College Girl is studying for final exams and I am having a cup of Grace Rare Teas Winey Keemun with some dark chocolate. I have two bars to choose from. Which would you choose? Crystallized Ginger with 65% cocoa content, or cranberries and almonds with 72% cocoa content?
How about a small piece of each? I have been known to eat a bar of 77% dark chocolate without sharing!lol The older I get the less sugar I prefer in my chocolate...guess I am a hard core chocolate fan!
As I nibble I enjoy the tea party scene on my cup~
The Mad Hatter looks happy!
There are hearts on the handle~
Do you ever just pick up a piece of chocolate and inhale the scent? It's almost as good as eating it!
"This is the most curious tea party I've ever been to!"
If you decide to make one of the pocket cards let me know so I can see it. I am entering my card in the Altered Alice Blog challenge~
sharing this tutorial with:
Get your Craft on Tuesday
Marthas Favorites
Artful Affirmations
Teacup Thursday with Miss Spenser
Rose Chintz Cottage
Delightsome Life
Thanks so much for playing along with The Altered Alice! Love your pocket card, and how perfect that it contains tea bags! I love tea and drink endless cups, I admit to a PG Tips addiction, LOL! Lovely card!
ReplyDeleteI simply adore tea with Alice or any of the others in this amazing tale, your project is so full of the creative spirit, I love it. hugs
ReplyDeleteWOW you sure know how to use a stamp to create a wonderful card. Awesome and so fantastic of you to share with a tutorial. TFS !!
ReplyDeleteGreat card Shawn! LOVE that tea ribbon!
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Oh, Shawn, you have taken this card creating into a whole new level!! STUNNING!! DELIGHTFUL!! and VERY CREATIVE!! It just amazes me. These will make wonderful cards for any occasion. PERFECT!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
PS. my vote is for you in the Altered Alice challenge...
Hey Shawn,
ReplyDeleteYour sweet Alice Tea Card looks AMAZING!! I love this, I still have to do this SOON!! I love Michaels, that is suchs a fun, fun, fun shop. I like that new Alice in Wonderland stamp to, it is so beautiful and can work out perfectly on many projects!!
Love from The Netherlands,
Leintje*
Ahh Shawn, that's pretty. Your cards are perfect. Like the pinks and greens.
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea! I love all the detailed work and the colours. Thanks for sharing this with us. Karen :)
ReplyDeleteI love this! I need to make Thank You notes for ladies that have helped me with the our Mad Hatter Spring Tea and Luncheon...these are perfect! Love that cup too! I will share a pic when I get done! You just made my life easier! :)
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS card!
ReplyDeleteWhat an beautiful card and I love how you placed the teabags and gift card inside. Well done! I love it! The cup is cute! I like the hearts on the handle. Thanks for visiting Magnolia Cottage. Have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteLisa
The Alice and tea card directions are so helpful and the results are too. I will be going to Michael's to check out the ribbon. The Cardew mug is very cute! Happy Mother's Day!
ReplyDeletePam
Shawn, Can I just sit in your studio and watch you work? This is amazing - and I'm afraid I'd have to read your directions a zillion times before I'd get it right. Of course, I don't have any of your fancy scrapping gadgets - just some specialty scissors. I enjoy printing out vintage pictures and cutting out the images so I can re-arrange them onto another background - what scraping is, of course - but the cutting thing . . . something therapeutic in that. Your Alice gift card is a marvel and the mug too sweet! A grand thing!
ReplyDeleteJoy!
Kathy
Hi there sweet Shawn,
ReplyDeleteMy oh my!.., I just adore what you've created!.., The colors, the textures, along with all of the pretty details and various whimsical papers, including the aromatic tea bags tucked prettily in the pockets within your card; simply delightful.., Thanks for sharing your, 'Alice In Wonderland', tea card confection with us dear lady; love it1
Hugs, Wanda Lee
Hello Shawn,
ReplyDeleteYour tea party card is so adorable and creative! I love the teacup ribbon and I will have to go see if I can find some. The Alice cup is very cute and would be fun to sip tea from. Thank you for joining me for tea today and for your lovely comment. Have a wonderful week.
Blessings,
Sandi
Hello Shawn, your art is a party in a card! Wow! That is such a fabulous Alice card! Well done : )
ReplyDeleteLove your tea cup too. I do love all things Alice!
Hugs,
Terri
I remember some really fantastic teas with Alice last year - you've brought whimsy to tea this week --I just love it! I do love the smell of chocolate...hmmmm
ReplyDeleteI appreciate you sharing with A Return to Loveliness,
Kathy
Hi
ReplyDeleteI love your handmade card making talent. I too love to make cards. Thanks so much for visiting My Cozy Corner while I was away on vacation. I'm going to follow you and we will be sharing tea together soon.
xo
Betty
I really love your post and your creation...you amaze me with your creations. They are so inspiring. I haven't had time for crafting and I miss it. Love your Alice mug too. I can taste the chocolate-yummy.
ReplyDeleteLinda
Your creations to package tea bags are lovely. I wish you a nice weekend Zinnia
ReplyDeleteOMG! FAbulous! thanks for the tut, I so want to try this. Gorgeous work. Thanks for sharing it with The Altered Alice. YUMMY on that chocolate! xxD
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful creation! Thank you so much for sharing it with us this week!
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Trish
wow this is just so amazing...I love the design of this card...you are so clever...and what a great post...
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful Mother's Day..
Happy Crafting..
This is fabulous, I love your card, and that bitter chocolate looks divine x
ReplyDeleteOMGOSH!!! I really love the pocket card. It is so beautiful and all the details are so amazing! You always just blow me away!!!
ReplyDeletexoxo Ginger