Shabby Little Thank You Note

Good morning! I'm a little later posting than usual so I'll get right to the point. Today's card is a cute little thank you note that anyone would be glad to receive. At least, I think so anyway! As I wrote down my supply list, I realized how simple this card really is...no stamps, no ink, no pens...wow! That just isn't like me. Usually, I cram as many materials into one card as I can. I guess it goes to show that simple works more often than we think.

I got out the old tearing ruler for this card. I like to use one when I am layering the torn edges. It gives a nice effect when the papers have a somewhat uniform border between them. An "oldie but goodie," Making Memories Thanks Rub-Ons, adds just the right touch between the torn paper sections too. I clustered a few flowers and buttons to finish the greeting. It isn't everyday that a card leaves my desk without being stamped or colored but this one did. I promise I will stamp again tomorrow!

The supply list for this card is below. If you just dropped in to say hi and you aren't a scramper but simply must own this card, it is available for purchase on my etsy website, here. Thanks for stopping by!

Edited to add: I have just noticed that this card looks like it is falling apart in the photo I used. It was very windy when I took the picture so the wind caught a few edges and lifted them and the ribbon looks loose too. I promise the card is tidier in person when you bring it indoors! ;)

Papers- MME Wild Asparagus Green Polka Dots and Dots/Aqua; spring green cardstock; ecru cardstock. Tools- Swirls and Scribbles Sizzlit die; tearing ruler. Embellishments- ribbonfx olive w/gold; prima flowers; MM rub-ons; KaiserCraft flowers.

The Simple Things

Aren't new stamps fun? When I placed my first order from the new SU catalog, I chose Sweet Stems and finally inked it up for this card. I used one of my favorite sentiments which is from an older SU set called Give Thanks too. I thought it worked really well with the simplicity of the flowers. One of these days I will get better with my sewing machine and actually stitch on a card but until then, I will just stamp my "stitching" I guess. That is what I did on the green strip in this card. I love the fact that clear border stamps are so easy to position on small or narrow areas. I am usually too lazy to get out my positioner. ;)

The details about my materials are listed below. If you are the buying type versus the stamping type and only visited my blog to say hi, this card is available for purchase in my etsy shop. Thanks for stopping by!

Papers- Scenic Route Sonoma Rosalie Drive and Sondra Drive; olive DCWV textured white core; ivory Xerox. Stamps- SU Give Thanks and Sweet Stems; Sandy Lion Clear Stamps Borders. Inks- Graphite Black Brilliance by Tsukineko; Ancient Page Chocolate. Tools- Coluzzle Oval and Companion templates. Embellishments- Prima Flowers; dk red 1//4in twill tape; Favorite Findings; brown Stitches by MM. Pens- Rose, Wheat, A. Burgundy, & Olive Zig