I am probably (as you read this, even!) on my way over to Birdie #2′s craft area to CRAFT this fine Tuesday morning. I have two supercapes and some Brownie t-shirts that have to get done today. I also have a list of house projects that I’m itching to get started on, so we’ll see what goodies we can conjure up for next week.
This past week, I just finished handing out a few more Christmas presents. Again with the stationery. Apparently when I find something that works, I tend to stick with it. But this time we have cute little caricatures (ideas slightly borrowed from Sarah & Abraham) adorning our notecards.
Alexander:
Elizabeth:
And a little something for Julie:
Julie was actually the one who turned me onto these little stickers that you can use as gift-tags, so naturally it was appropriate that I make my first batch for her darling little ones.
All of these were designed/drawn in Illustrator – and kinda even look like A & E, if I do say so myself – they are indeed incredibly adorable and sweet, just like these little guys! And then I just ink-jet printed them out onto nice cardstock with matching envelopes from my favorite place, Paper Source. The labels are printed out onto 8.5″ x 11″ full sheet adhesive paper.
They are kind of simple gifts but because they are individualized – they are usually a really big hit.
I think the cards are perfect. I can see why they have been so well received.The gift tags are a great idea too!!
Ah yes, but you designed and drew them in Illustrator! THAT is an art form in itself as far as I am concerned! (Simple gifts indeed!!) They are delightful and I know as a child I would have been so excited to get something so personal. I on the other hand have been bumbling around in the craft department this week.
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Oh Birdie 1 – the notecards are precious! I’d love to request a guest spot on your super-blog and we’ll show the world our burlap painting prowess!
I feel so special that our gifts made your blog! We love love love them and I am finding all sorts of reasons to use them. And yes I agree they are such great images of my two little darlings – I just want to freeze them at this age and thanks to you I sort of have! What has this non-craft/creative person ever done to deserve such an amazing friend like you??