So let me share, every needs their own monogram card. Yep, that’s right. It could be just a quick and simple card that has an oval, your intials and a bit of ribbon or it can be your gussied out version. Why? Because they are a part of your handwritten note arsenal. Sometimes the thing that holds us back from getting the card in the mail, especially as handcrafted card makers, is that we haven’t made it yet. You know what I mean, you haven’t found the perfect paper or you haven’t found the perfect rubber stamp, the perfect dies have not popped up in your inspiration. What comes to mind is that saying ‘don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good’ – really, don’t! Having a simple and a glorified monogram card in your tool box will help you out of so many situations – from clean and simple to fancy – both are dignified. They stand in wonderfully for Miss You, Thank You, Sorry, Birthday, Anniversary and Condolences more than any stamp I can think of (and you know how I love stamps). More importantly what an excellent what a way to be you, open it up inside and show the essence of your own handwriting. Oh, and what I mean by the essence of your own handwriting is not that you write as a calligrapher, but that it is authentically you, these are thoughts and emotions that you poured onto the page.
So today I share one of my gussied out versions (and yes, I do have a very simple version). It looks complicated but it’s not – I’ll tell you about the layers, from the bottom up, and you can inprovise from there. I started with a 5-1/2 x 7-1/2″ base. I added a panel just large enough to emboss, not cut Spellbinders Floral Affair and I matted it with gold. On top of that and glued directly to paper I placed Spellbinders Elizabeth Border Strip. At the bottom of the border strip I glued a small bunting from Spellbinders Baby Buntings. On top of that I added Spellbinders Belly Band One as a frame (both largest dies cut at the same time). On top of that I added Spellbinders Romantic Agenda with the letter “F” from Spellbinders Font One – Uppercase. The last die I added was Spellbinders Classic Ovals LG cut as a frame (ETA – oops the larger of those two ovals is actually the Oval from Spellbinders Oval Floral). To finish I added a small bow and three pearls.
So there you have it, I’m a lover of monograms and it’s no surprise that I am drawn to fonts and letters and alphabets. It’s such a nice way to honor your name and part of your identity. I hope you’ll stake out a monogrammed card of your own that makes it easy to send your thoughts.
Rubber Stamps: None
Craft Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 80lb Natural White, The Fine Touch Poster Board – Hobby Lobby
Ink: None
Accessories: Spellbinders Floral Affair, Spellbinders Romantic Agenda, Spellbinders Elizabeth Border Strip, Spellbinders Classic Ovals LG, Spellbinders Belly Band One, Spellbinders Font One – Uppercase, Spellbinders Baby Buntings, Silk RibbonThanks so much for taking the time to stop by. This was something I truly loved to share.
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Hugs friends, have a great week!
The monogram card is just gorgeous and the friend card is beautifully chic! I so enjoy your lovely cards!
Gourgous card love the layering and the ribbon adds thst special touch. Thanks
Hi Becca, Wow, this is stunning, I adore the backing paper, and I have never thought to stamp onto vellum, it gives a lovely mystical feeling to the stamping. Stunning.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Lovely as always. And a blessed beginning of the week to you!
Joni
Very lovely. I’ve not stamped on vellum. Think I will tomorrow! TFS.
Hi Becca. I love the simplicity and beauty of your card today – it’s stunning. Hugs xxx
Hello Becca,
I love this, it is so sweet.
Maureen xx
Love the silhouettes.
The cap over the photo is so pretty.
The pink ribbon and the blue around the photo covers both genders.
thanks for sharing a wonderful card.
I have that stamp!! great idea and beautiful card!
OOH…where did you get the stamp that Becca used for the kids on a bicycle? I’d love to get one.
So soo beautiful work again Becca. I just love this card here too. Love the soft look of the lace and the delicat diecuts used on it. Everything just fitr sooo well together and makea beautiful result.
Beautiful card. I love the dies.
You always make the most beautiful cards. Don’t know how you come up with so many ideas. We all appreciate you sharing with us and giving us so many good ideas but most all showing us how to use our Spellbinder dies.
Boy Becca, I sure would love to see your craft room, and your button box, girl! Love all the buttons you put on your cards, adds such a cute little touch that I never seem to remember when I do a card. Will have to remember in the future. Love the stamping on vellum. Wowser what a stunning effect!! Another winner in my book!!! Well, then all of your cards are “amazing” winners to me!!!!!
Hugs
Mstgane
Ann Robbins
Becca, this is a fabulous card. I love how a little bit goes a long way – each element contributes to make a unified masterpiece. So lovely!
I love how you divide (the dies) and conquer (beautiful finished card) and produce such a lovely outcome. Thank you for sharing so many ways to use the dies we have in such new ways.
Love the frame and the paper! As also your bow is gorgeous!
LOVELY BECCA!!! ;)
Hi Becca,
a wonderful card again today. I really like this shabby style of yours, and I am so impressed that you seem to manage so well all kind of styles in your cardmaking :))
Love your card.
What a darling card.
How soft n sweet, love the little flowers and another AWESOME bow, still hoping for bow video….thanks again for our daily dose of awesomeness ….
Hi Becca ,a very nice shabby card and the vellum stamping looks really cool .
God Bless
Elaine H X
Good morning Becca, just fabulous!!!
This shows you don’t need tons of stuff to make a
beautiful card!!!
Have a good one!!!
Loopy Lynda xxx
Hi Becca,
Almost a collage look and lovely as always. Time to find the vellum and give it a go. Thanks. Barbara
Oh my! That bow – swoon!!
I love visiting to see what delights you have in store for us to feast our eyes upon! We are never disappointed!
Hugs
Anne (UK) x
Where did you get that lovely background paper with the flowers and the ‘friends forever’?? would love to get it.
Way too pretty to be called shabby!
Good evening! I like the way you used the lace and the Spellbinders Victorian Corner die cuts. Such a very nice “Shabby Chic” card today. Becca you have been a busy girl!
What a beautiful yet lighthearted card! The colors are perfect!
Pretty…appreciate the mix of brand new and older dies….
This card is simply lovely Becca! The stamped image is so sweet and stamping on velumn adds to the vintage feel. Your creativity is always inspiring.
Another beauty! I love your work!
Hello Becca
What a lovely stamp! reminds me of my childhood, and carefree days in the summer holidays!
Lovely card Becca, Thank you!
Take care
Love Marg
Hi Becca, Just love this card the silhouette and sentiment – beautiful
Wendyx
Hello Becca what a sweet card love it ! Take care XXX
Hi Becca,
This card is just too cute x
Hi Becca. What a lovely, sweet card – gorgeous!
Doreen R from Bournemouth UK
Sweeeeeet!
The silhouette image is super and and a gorgeous card all round. Hugs Christine xx
Another great card. It is perfect to send to friends
that you have had for a while or new friends.
Thanks for all your ideas.
Hi Becca, A very nice and pretty card , love the stamped image so sweet.
Take care Jane B.
Becca ..love it when you do shabby !
Fab card with adorable image ,
XxxRuth
I adore all your cards and have to admit that I’ve used several as inspiration. The high light of my Friday mornings is your Blog and a cup of tea. I’m a Victorian at heart just love the look and feel of your cards.
Another Becca beauty that anyone would be blessed should they win. Love it.
Hi Becca.
You do the most truly amazing cards a very big inspiration to me, and your website is wonderful, please keep up the good work it is the highlight of my day to see what wonderful card is next..thank you
Dorothy