So Regular!!

WOW, doesn't that sound like something personal??? Like I'd share that kind of information with you!!! And I bet you're glad I don't!!! LOL

I'm talking about the size of the card. This card fits in a regular size envelope. The ones you can get anywhere. The envelope measures 3-5/8" x 6-1/2". It's not the long legal ones.

I wanted to make some cards for my mother-in-law to use but I didn't have any extra envelopes. I did have some "regular" envelopes so I thought I'd just make the card accordingly.

The white card stock measures 6-1/4" x 7" and you fold it in half so it measures 6-1/4" x 3-1/4". The Ruby Red layer measures 6" x 3-3/4". I used the Stampin' Up! wheel "Rough Texture and Ruby Red ink. The flower comes from the Stampin' Up! set "Embrace Life." I stamped it on a piece of watercolor paper cut 1-1/4" X 4-1/2" using black StazOn. I used the Ruby Red marker and a blender pen to color in the flower. Around the flower I added Apricot Appeal. Now the photo is showing the apricot SO much brighter and yellower than it actually is. I'm sure it has to do with the lighting and the flash. But trust me here, it is very subtle. I sponged the edges with Ruby Red ink. Then I took a piece of moss grosgrain ribbon and tied a knot in it and taped the ends on the backside of the -flower piece. I then taped that to a piece of black cut 4-3/4" x 1-1/2". I taped the flower to the black card stock. I set it in place on top of the Ruby Red piece to see where I'd like the wording to go. The "Happy Birthday" came from the "It's Your Birthday" set. I taped all layers together and put them with the "regular" envelopes for my DH to give to his mom!

These were very simple to make and they are great for a limited supply card. This card would work well for a Sympathy card, Get Well, Thank You and Thinking of You!

Thank you SO much for stopping by,
Wanda