Today’s card uses a retired stamp set (Artistic Etchings) that I bought awhile back in anticipation of our trip which we had been planning for years. I needed several thank you notes for all the wonderful friends who helped us prepare for our journey by lending advice, luggage, electrical adapters, etc. We had such a wonderful time abroad and I really appreciated everything they did to help make it memorable. (I’ll share some photos of our trip at the end.)
I CASEd this card from the amazing Mary Fish with just a few changes. In the stamping world, CASE means Copy And Share Everything. That is one of the things I love about card making… everyone is so willing to share their ideas and inspiration.
The card stock and DSP I chose is Pistachio Pudding because of the delicious little gifts I brought back from France. A friend told me to try the macarons at Laduree and Oh My… it was love at first bite! Pistachio was my favorite! Here’s a few pictures of these delightful little goodies.
I used the Stampin’ Up note cards and envelopes to make my cards. I make a lot of thank you cards and I love these note cards. They are just the right size for a handwritten message and they are a great deal… you get 20 cards and envelopes for $6.00. You probably know by now that I like to make everything coordinate and you can see how my card matches the gift bag and pistachio macarons.
I thought you might enjoy this little story.
I love to make matching envelopes. It’s a little sneak peek to what’s inside and so much better than just a plain envelope.
Here’s a few photos as promised from our time in France.
Have a wonderful day!
Just Stampin’
Jeanie
WOW, how great! You share so much of yourself with us. I love the whole theme of matchy-matchy. I too and like that. Your trip, your photos and your thank-yous are terrific. Have a wonderful Monday.
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Thank you, Nancy! You have a wonderful day too!
Missed your posts! Glad you’re back!
I was having stamping withdrawals. LOL We had a great time but, it feels good to be home too!
Wonderful pictures! I love your playfulness!! What fun 🙂 And your cards are absolutely perfect for the occasion!
Thank you Karen! I always love your cards!!! Looking forward to a card swap in Atlanta!
I love the selfie pic at the museum!
~M~
I’ve created a monster at art museums! LOL We do have lots of fun “interpreting” art.
Love your thank you card and envelope! Pistachio is my fav too! Your pics are awesome and so fun….glad to hear you had a great time in Paris! Glad your back safe and sound…enjoy your day!
Thank you Mary Ann! We had such a wonderful time. I will have to post our pictures from England another time. We spent more time there and I still didn’t get to see everything I wanted to. Beautiful country!!!!