Today’s project is simple, but versatile. I used two of the sentiment stamps in the set to create some unique patterned paper. Since they are acrylic stamps, it is very easy to line everything up PERFECTLY! I used the word window punch from Stampin’ Up! to create a slot for my extra wide ribbon to feed through and hold the card shut. For the inside I adhered a special good luck charm on foam dots. I got several of these charms from my sister when she worked at an itty bitty gift shop in Rockland, Maine. They had an old fashioned machine that you inserted a quarter, turned the crank and watched your quarter become
pressed into a four leaf clover. They were so adorable, I made sure she got me a few to keep on hand for card making! So always keep your eyes out! You never know where you’ll find your next favorite card embellishment!
Jen Stevenson says
I love your simple but very elegant cards.
I never thought to use the word window punch that way! Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas with us.
Ronda says
You do simple so well,I wish it were that simple for me to pull off. Loving all the inspiration.
mary says
Darling.
Wendy Sue says
cute, cute, cute! :o)
Daniela says
I love this card closure, another wonderful creation š
~Lana B.~ says
What a great way to wish someone luck! All of your quick, simple, elegant cards are such wonderful inspiration…THANK YOU!!!
~Lana B.~
Gretchen says
Those stamps are perfect! Love the green color too!
Allison says
You are such a smart girl…thanks for another super idea!
lilian says
so so adorable! and the charm really does add perfectly to the card.
Tammy B says
this is lovely!
laura j says
This is definitely a card that I am going to try to make. Can’t wait to see the new release of stamps!
Kari says
What a great way to tie the ribbon thru. I love it!
Leah says
ADORABLE! I love love love this idea! TFS š
Barbara Falk says
Wow, what a unique embellishment. Thanks for sharing.
barb
Beth Watson says
Great idea to use the word stamps over and over to create a background paper – and I love the closure with the fat ribbon!
sue mylde says
I think this is lovely. I’m not normally a green girl but this sure makes me change my mind.. š
Rosella says
That is such a great idea for an embellishment. I have had some of these penny’s done and have misplaced them in lack of not having a proper purpose for them. Thank you for this bright idea!
Ida says
How clever. I love how you used the word window punch to close the card. I also like the “altered” quarter. I would have never thought to use something like that for cards but am starting to get a new perspective on looking “outside the box” with cardmaking. Ida
Tanis says
How cute! And so simple…
And what a cool little embellishment.
I gotta think more about “untraditional” embellishments…
Tanis from Landmark!
Geny says
Love this card, it is beautiful! Great idea as always!
Nettie says
Awesome, just love the way the ribbon attaches. This is the first time I have stumbled onto your blog but I will be back your cards are all such a great source of inspiration.
Nettie
Crystal Beck says
I will agree with the above posts… your cards are definately elegant!
sarah says
I too love your work! Just found this blog via Poppy Paperie
Amy says
My goodness, how many stamps are in this set? Except for the flower, have we seen any repeats yet? Woohoo!
Michelle Howell says
Love This Card!
Ruth says
I totally love this Nicole! I think I am going to love this set. Can’t wait to see the whole thing. Love the fresh color scheme too, very spring’ish!
Ruth A.
DeniseLynn says
Very simple and very classy. The soft green is nice and the quarter thing is a great idea. I have a couple pennies from machines like that at the fair (years ago) and now I know why I saved them all this time. Thanks for the inspiration!
Catherine Harwood says
I LOVE a card with a surprise! This is just so elegant like everything you’ve shared with this set. thank you!!
Kristi Ferro says
Wow—so very nice.
Linda Carson says
Very elegant!
Cheryl says
WOW!! How cute!! How different!!
Pat says
Love the simplicity of this card …can’t wait to try out the closure idea.
Pat S
Dale Anne says
What an adorable card!!!
Linda Shaw says
Thanks for your inspiration, it amazes me that you can look at an object & get a vision of what you can be created with it. Can’t wait until you let us peek at your line:)
Linda Sue
janice says
what a new and creative way to use the punch! i like that fold very much! pretty card!!!
Robin Desko says
So soft and pretty! Love the punch used this way – can’t wait to give it a try!
Mandy Cheshire says
I love the ribbon on this one! This is such a gentle, calming card!
hb says
oooo’ I LOVE new things!! Your creations are always so fun and unique! I’m a BIG fan!
Pat says
So simple, yet so striking!
I love the cool, fresh colors you chose:)
Sue Symens says
Pretty! Thank you. Sue
Lois H says
Love the soft color palette and the clever fold.
Lois H
Dawn Knapp says
So pretty…I love the color. Awesome!
Mindy says
Too Cute… Love this elegant card.
Mary says
Oh, darling! You certainly know how to build a girl’s anticipation!
Your new line is going to definitely be a hit! Good luck and best wishes!
Laura says
Your projects just keep getting cuter and cuter!
Denise says
What a unique closure on this card – love that! So far, I’ve enjoyed every one of your projects that you’ve highlighted – thanks so much for sharing with us!
Debbie Olson says
WOW–**Love** the idea of using the word window punch for a slot! The words work great too!
Denise Mennella says
I love the idea of using stamps to make your own patterned paper!
Daisy says
Love the fold. It’s always refreshing to see something different. Can’t wait to see more stamps!
V Reed says
This card is the best yet! I’m definitely going to make one of these!!
V
Wendy Molnar says
I love the colors you used. Your cards are always beautiful. Thanks.
MJ says
Love the color scheme. Beautiful!
Donna Baker says
what a great card! love the fresh look
Leana says
Love the design of this!
Debbie Fisher says
I love the fold of this card. I will have to try this.
TFS,
Debbie
MaryBeth says
I love the simplcity of this card! Just beautiful.
Erin McKinney says
HI!
Wow, what a cute card…so springy!
YM says
You may have already guessed I LOVE simple cards! This is awesome!
YM
Barbra says
Sweet. Love this. Clean simple lines. Great little card
chrissyhooker says
Inever would have guessed that was a quarter. Cool!
Hope Conerly says
too cute!
Jana Weaver says
I agree with others…wouldn’t have thought to use the word window punch this way. Thanks for the great ideas!!
Kathy Johnson says
Love way this card closes–“very clever”!!! Putting it on my “wanna make” list!!! Thanks!!! KJ
Viv (VivLyn) says
How very cute! Love the little charm!
Lisa Martz says
Great! There must be tons of stamps in this set! I don’t think I’ve seen a repeated one yet! This is a great card for wishing someone luck!
dini says
great stuff – love the combined patterns.
Lori Faeber says
Very cute! Wish I had your talent.
Rita says
Very nice!
Kathyc says
The Irish in me is just loving this one!!!! I can’t wait to see this stamp set in it’s entirety!
Marie - mariemc says
Great colors and I love the layout and design of the card!
Britiney says
What a clever embelishment. Thanks for the great idea.
Britiney
kathy O says
This is adorable love the charm idea. Ive been to a ton of places with these machines now I’ll look at them all differently
romila says
how clever!
Ginna says
cute card, thanks for sharing!
-Ginna
Charmaine says
Neat card design! Love the closure!
Cheryl Cox says
My head is swimming with all the great ideas!
Alissa says
adorable! love the little charm idea!
stampin_melissa says
I love the way you used the Word Window Punch! TFS!
Terri Howard says
OMG!
This is stankin cute!
(“stankin” is my highest form of flattery!)
doverdi says
This is so pretty. Love the colors & the clover embellishment.
Tina says
too cute! my newest fav color is green! I love this it’s so simple and did I mention cute? LOL !
KaLee says
Green is not the first color I am drawn to, but I always love completed projects using it.
Carmen says
Oooh – love the green! Very St. Patrick’s Day!
Carmen says
Oooh – love the green! Very St. Patrick’s Day!
Sandi says
As always, I am totally impressed. You excel with simplicity and sheer elegance of design. Pure talent!
MicheleRae says
Hahah.. luck of the Irish! Nice job. I Love Green!
Val says
I love how you can come up with ways to use such different items such as the pressed coin, I will have to drag out my kids from many trips they have made flattened coins!
Denise Patronik says
I just love this one! Can’t wait to try the new stamps!
Julia Muscari says
Love the use of the punch–great idea!
Kathy Henchel says
Absolutely Adorable! I love it!
suzy says
Adorable!
Amy Hoogstad says
Wow, that’s beautiful! I love the colours.
shelley davis says
Wow! This is a wonderful technique! Your blog is great. I wish I would have found it along time ago.
Shelley
Peggy M. says
What a unique idea!
michelle says
love the closure on this card and the charm is really cute!!!
Susan says
I love how you did the ribbon!!
Susan
Cristina says
I really love this closure technique! Really like the monochromatic look of this card. I like the mix of upper- and lowercase!
Cristina