Five Hand Marbled and Hand Made Paper Thank You Cards

Whoa, Has it really been 2 months since I blogged? Spank me!!

Oh well, life gets in the way. I have been creating new products and going to craft shows which wipe me out.

Here's a new set of Thank You cards.

These five Thank You cards are special because they are totally handmade, they are bright, colorful and very personal.

First, the main paper is hand made abaca paper with sizing.

Second, the front covers have been marbled. Marbling is the 17th Century technique of floating paint on a thickened water surface and drawing a design.

When the paper is dry, the sizing prevents any ink pen from bleeding or feathering when you write your message.

Use these cards as thank you's during your busy holiday season! Visit my store for more special cards for the season!

HandMade Paper Rosh Hashanah Card

Celebrate Jewish New Year with my Hand Made Paper Rosh Hashanah Card and Abstract Ram's Horn.

I talked to my friend to make sure this is appropriate for the season and he said yes!

Rosh Hashanah is coming up on September 29. Why not send a hand made paper card this year! I have extras, just let me know.

What inspires Me?

My husband and I went on a trip with a couple of very dear friends to the Great Smoky Mountains this weekend. We went hiking for three days when it dawned on me that maybe my readers would be interested in what inspires me. So I will show you a couple of pictures which I took and then show you one of my newest cards.

I love to look at the mountains and the different layers for a vista or wide view. Then when we are walking in the woods and I see the ferns, leaves, flowers, etc close-up, I want to combine all into one small card front. I may put in a color for a sun or a moon-(Gee, that's a good idea), blue for the hint of sky and then a plant close-up for perspective.

I really am creating a quality card that my customers will be proud to send. It's important when, if you are like me, a person only sends a card occassionally to a very good friend or relative.

What are your thoughts on who you would send a very special card?