Pretty, proffesional... but quick to make cards!

I had to write some thank-you letters for a few primary school teachers and their school principal, at the last minute.
Instead of just pulling out one of those horrid writing pads with pastel flowers and a peace dove, I decided to personalise the activity and make some simple, but bright and professional cards for each teacher.

I didn't have much time, so I opted for my latest craft trend which is cutting and pasting bright paper on other bright paper in pretty, yet basic designs. I personalised my (otherwise really bland) envelopes to match the cards.

 They looked super, and the best bit is they were SO quick to make. The only negative aspect of this speedy craft burst was the resulting sticky-glue-fingers!

What you need

A selection of bright paper and card
Paper glue stick
Scissors
Envelopes
Pens (black finliner, glitter pens, gel pens...whatever you fancy!)

A design in mind!

For the cards

Cut out a rectangle for the base of the card....in a size that neatly fits the chosen envelopes.

Cut out pieces of bright paper in a design u choose. I cut strips to make a boarder, a basic flower shape with a different colour circle for the center and three smaller rectangles on which to mount the flower.

Try to choose colours that compliment each other for maximum impact!

I chose pretty oranges, pinks and purples for the lady teachers, but opted for less a less feminine pallet for the gentleman school principal!

Stick down the cut-outs.... and Boom! Pretty cards!

For the envelopes

This is even easier.....just cut out two paper rectangles that compliment, or are of the same colour palet as the card. Mount the smaller rectangle on the larger one and glue it on the enevelope.

Write in your "To" and "From" on this...and Voila!

One letter set done and dusted!