Not every card you make has to be the same size. Because lets face it, there are times when you need a card smaller than the average card….like enclosure cards. You know those small little cards that get tucked inside a gift bag. They are really quick and easy to make and need minimal supplies. The finished size is 3” x 3”, so you only need a 3” x 6” piece of cardstock to make one card.
The first card on the left I used a left over piece of Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper. Any one of these beautiful patterns would make a great little card.
The middle card I used a leftover flower from a special class I did called “Everything’s Coming Up Daisies. We made cards of course…using the Daisy Lane stamp set and Daisy punches. But we also made flowers to put in a little milk bottle jar that I found at Dollar Tree.
And the third and last card, was made from a piece of the Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper. Another great choice for making small cards as there are several small prints that make a great background.
Finishing the cards off was just a matter of punching out a few circles and stamping my “Thank You” sentiment. That Sentiment came from the Good Morning Magnolia Stamp set, but you can use any sentiment you’d like…..Happy Birthday, Thinking of You, etc.
I was making Thank You cards because I had several ladies make a purchase. So I used a cellophane bag, put the items inside, tied a bow around the top and added the gift card. Did you notice that the card matched their purchase?
If you’d like to make one of these small cards, this is what you will need:
For all the cards:
- Good Morning Magnolia Stamp Set (Thank You sentiment)
- Whisper White Thick Cardstock – Cut 6” x 3”, Score and Fold at 3”
- 1/8” Small Hole Punch
- Ink: Balmy Blue
- Coordinating Ribbon or twine
- SNAIL adhesive or Multipurpose Liquid Glue
For Card Number 1:
- Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper – Cut 2 3/4” x 2 3/4”
- White Ribbon
For Card Number 2:
- Whisper White Cardstock – Cut 2 3/4” x 5 1/2” – 2 large Daisies and cut a piece 2” x 4” for 2 small Daisies.
- Ink: Lovely Lipstick
- 1/8” Lovely Lipstick Grosgrain ribbon
- Punches: Daisy Punch and Medium Daisy Punch
For Card Number 3
- Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper – Cut 2 3/4” x 2 3/4”
- Whisper White Cardstock – Scrap for Stitched Circle (Stitched Shapes Dies)
- Balmy Blue Cardstock for Scalloped Circle (Layering Circles Dies)
- White Ribbon
So next time you are giving a gift in a gift bag or giving sweet treats to a friend, make your own little card to hang around the bag so the recipient can see your lovely handiwork! One thing I dislike is rummaging around in a gift bag trying to find the card so I know who gave it to me. Hang it right on the outside for everyone to see!
Happy Stamping!
Patricia
These are the products I used for the three cards. If you need supplies to make one of these cards to put on the outside of your gift, please click on the shopping link below and you’ll be taken to my Stampin’ Up! Online store where you can find all these products and more!
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