Thank you cards, like Birthday cards are a simply must have 1 or 2 on hand.

The beautiful papers from Doodlebug Inc and American Crafts make it easy to make a beautiful card for that personal touch.

We make these cards during a creative cards workshop which runs every second Monday. Instead of just showing the cards, I am now going to include instructions so that you can make your own versions. The items required for these cards can be purchased through our on-line shop http://www.littlepacksdistribution.com.au/

You will also be able to purchase these cards in kit form complete with all instructions

Card 1 - Thanks a bunch

You will need:

A5 white card

Doodlebug Design Inc

12x 12 paper - Patch of posies - 148 x 105mm & 80 x 105mm

sweathearts baby breath - 4o x 40mm

a selection of paper posies,

limeade paper frills - large flowers.

American Crafts

12 x12 card in Sapphire - 50 x 50mm, 85 x 45mm & 85 x 60mm

Lightweight cream card for printing

CARD FRONT

* Fold an A5 size of white card in half.

* Attach the 148 x 105 mm patch of posies piece to the front of the card using double sided tape.

* Using foam tape or foam dots attach the 50 x50mm piece of Sapphire card to the card front approximately 30mm from the top.

* Attach the 85 x 45mm Sapphire card to the front with d.s tape approximately 5mm from the bottom.

* Cut the Sweathearts baby breath piece in half on the diagonal forming 2 triangles. Using 1 piece only, fold the 2 points to the back forming a little pocket. Attach this to the 50 x 50mm Sapphire cardstock.

* Using a selection of paper posies, cut the stems off and form a bouquet above the pocket.

* Using your computer and a word processing program create a "Thanks a bunch" saying measuring 80 x 40 mm. Attach this to the large Sapphire card piece on the front of the card.

* Cut off a single flower from the limeade paper frills collection. Attach to the front of the card using d.s tape. Use glitter, gems, sequins diamante for a touch of bling.

CARD INSIDE

* Attach the remaining Paper posies piece to the middle.

* Attach the remaining Sapphire cardstock piece in the middle of the paper posies piece.

* Attach a computer generated sentiment measuring 60 x 40 mm to the center of the cardstock.

* Cut off a single flower from the Limeade paper frills and attache, add a piece of bling for sparkle.

Card 2 - THANK YOU

You will need

A5 Cardstock - white

Doodlebug Design Ink - 12 x 12 paper - Swimming Pool LeFluer - 148 x 75mm

12 x 12 sugar coated ladybug cardstock - CP2 sides punched stars

American Crafts - 12 x 12 cardstock - White 100 x 50mm & 40 mm x 40mm ( 3 pieces)

12 x 12 Delphinium Emboss finish - 148 x 100mm

Lightweight cream card for printing

CARD FRONT

* Fold the A5 white cardstock in half

* Trim back the front opening by 30 mm

* Attach the swimming pool piece to the front of the card using d.s tape

* Attach the 3 square pieces of white card to the front of the card using foam tape

* Attach 1 each of the 3 punch stars from the sugar coated card to the front of each white square using foam tape.

CARD INSIDE

* Attach the Delphinium piece to the inside of the card

* Attach a computer generated thank you on the cream card measuring 120mm x 25mm down the edge of the card using foam tape.

* Attach the remaining piece of white card to the middle of the inside of the card.

Card 3 - FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART

You will need:

A5 white card

Doodlebug Design Inc - 12 x 12 Loopy love hearts - 148 x 105mm

12 x 12 sugar coated Ladybug card punched love hearts x 2 (cp2 size)

American Crafts - 12 - 12 cardstock Blossom - 115 x 75 mm & 90 x 90mm

Lightweight cream card for computer generated sayings

CARD FRONT

* Fold the A5 card in half.

* Attach the Loopy love hearts piece to the front of the card using d.s tape

* Attach the large piece of blossom cardstock to the front of the card in the middle.

* Attach the computer generated poem measuring 40 x 85mm. ( Please see poem from images)

* Attach 1 punched love heart to the top corner of the blossom cardstock piece using d.s. tape.

* Attach the 2nd punched heart using foam tape next to the first heart.

CARD INSIDE
* Trace a heart shape to fit on the remaining piece of blossom cardstock.

* Cut out with decorative scissors and attach with d.s. tape in the middle of the card inside.

Card 4 - A NOTE OF THANKS

You will need:

A5 Cardstock - white

Doodlebug Design Inc - Velvet brads

American Crafts - 12 x 12 Delphinium embossed paper

12 x 12 powder card stock - 20 x 35 mm & 70 x 110 mm

Clear stamps - Thanks Small - a note of thanks

Pigment ink - black

Ribbon - by Jade - 9mm Navy blue with gold edging - 150mm

CARD FRONT

* Fold the A5 card in half.

* Attach the ribbon to the front of the delphinium paper, taping the edges under.

* Attach the delphinium piece to the front of the card.

* Stamp "a note of thanks" on the small powder cardstock piece.

* Attach a velvet brad above the writing.

* Attach the stamped piece to the ribbon using foam tape.

CARD INSIDE (Not shown)

* Attach the remaining piece of powder card to the middle of the card.

NOTE:

Please use the card images as a guideline for placement.

Please also use the computer generated saying to recreate your own.