Cards Galore!

I really enjoy making cards. I used to go to card making parties that my friends were hosting and pay a few dollars for the joy of it. I would always say that I like crafting handmade cards but I don't want to have to store all the stuff - boxes of paper and stamps and ribbons. No thanks! I am a bit of a minimalist and seem to get anxiety when I see messes, and piles of things. I know I'm crazy. My sister will definitely say that her kitchen island is a source of anxiety for me. Thankfully my husband is a neat freak as well!

Anyway, it seems that more I resisted owning anything stampin' related, the more it came into my life. I hosted a party a while back and based on the sales I ended up with some hostess gift stamp sets. Then I saw on my Mommy Buy and Sell Facebook group that a lady was selling most of her vast collection of stampin stuff. I went to meet her and she was just so lovely that hearing about her cancer diagnosis and her inability to scrapbook anymore made me tear up! She said that she wanted her stuff to go to someone who crafty and kind and could make good use of it. I felt kinda honoured. Seriously, I did. She sold me a ton of stuff for a great price. So out of respect for my new friend Lori, I got into card making.

I invited some ladies over for a "Creating Cards Party", have a coffee and a visit and make some beautiful cards.

We used chalks on this one to create that soft effect. So pretty!

Lately I have been into this 'quilted' look. Just made the zig-zag seam with a marker!

A bit out of my comfort zone, this bright one. I usually make cards with a more rustic or vintage feel but I like how cheerful this one is!

This one is my favorite. I love leaves and I think it was perfect for the season.

Looking forward to a Creating Christmas Cards Party!
~Jess

P.S. I clearly need to think about the photos a little more. Spread out the raffia on the counter to decorate the fall card, but didn't consider the dishes in the sink behind it. :-(
The dishes were from the scones Jess made, which were delicious, and they would have been better with the apple butter we made except Jess forgot to take some home with her!
~Lisa