Here’s a gift idea to try – handmade custom greeting cards! I made this set of cards as a birthday gift for my sister-in-law. The bold colors and designs remind me of her fun personality. The cards can be used as-is to send a quick note, or she can choose from a variety of greetings to stick on the front of the cards to suit a special occasion. As seen on the Prima blog.
Custom Greeting Cards Tutorial
Digital Supplies: Tea and Silk chipmates sticker sheet
Physical Supplies (all by Prima): Life Colors papers (#910013, #910099, #910068), Say it in Crystals (#529314), Say it in Crystals packaging (#517328), Loft 18 felt flowers (#520052, #520045), Scribbles flowers (#528607), Center Kisses (#520724, #520717), Die-Cut Chipboard (#400026), Clear Epoxy Stickers (#400002), RFH Sticker Sheet.
Steps: Use a pre-made set of blank cards with envelopes or create your own out of sturdy cardstock. Trim patterned cardstock to fit the card fronts (I left a slight border showing on mine).
For unity in the set, I chose coordinating papers all from one paper collection. Next, add simple embellishments, leaving room for the greeting to be added later if desired. TIP: I used strips of polka dot paper on most of the card fronts, this creates even more unity between the cards and makes them look like a set. The polka dot paper is actually from the packaging of some Prima Say it in Crystals 
. Once your cards are ready, you can create some custom greeting stickers. I created mine on the computer, using the digital Tea and Silk chipmates sticker sheet. I just opened the sticker sheet in Photoshop, used the “eyedropper tool” to select a coordinating color, and used the type tool to place messages on the stickers. TIP: once you type a message, you can rotate it to fit the orientation of the sticker by using the “move tool”. When I was happy with the custom stickers, I printed them out onto the RHF sticker sheet, stuck them onto the coordinating chipboard pieces, and placed matching epoxy stickers on top.
That’s all there is to it! Here’s a close-up view so you can see those funky flowers .
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What a sweet gift idea!! Loving the felt flowers
That’s a great idea for a gift Jess. Especially if you give them to someone who appreciates the work that goes into them. And sticking to clean simple design would be the go, I should think. So that each card doesn’t take too long to make.
Perhaps doing a rough sketch of the series before you start might be a good idea. What do you think?
Great ideas Karen!! I totally agree
! – Jess
Hi Jess! I had a great time “catching up” on your blog today. Sorry that I have not kept in better touch with you. I hope you guys are doing well and did I see where “congrats” are due for a new addition to the family? That is such great news!