Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Secret Messages

Close Up Remember when we were kids and how you loved getting a note from your friend…you slyly opened it during class hoping no one would see the precious words that were written for you alone?  Did you just relive one of those awesome moments from grade school?  Memories are wonderful things! *smile* 

My newest creation took me back to those years!  This quick little card has a surprise greeting for the recipient.  Who doesn’t like surprises, right? 

Secret Message Card This card was quick to create as I used Stampin’ Up! newest punch the postage stamp punch and  the tried and true Heart to Heart punch!  I just love the cute postage stamp and have used it on several of my current creations.  It is about 1-1/4” square and has the lovely stamp detail!

Secret Messages Reveal The secret message is revealed by moving the top portion of the image.  The brad is the only thing holding it on…so it will move to reveal that special message only for your special recipient.  Don’t forget to let them know in your personal message that there is a special message on the front!  I stamped my message, but a personal handwritten message would be perfect too!

I know I have been using a bunch of retired product lately…but I have to use it up so bear with me if you have already used yours up! Months of no stamping does that to you!

Stamps:  Your’e a Gem (Retired)  
Papers:   Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, First Edition DSP(Retired), Red Glimmer Paper (Retired)
Ink:  Jet Black Stazon,
Accessories: Dimensionals, Gold Brad, Black Permanent Marker(to color gold brad) 
Tools: 1/16” Handheld punch, Heart to Heart Punch, Postage Stamp Punch*, Crimper, Paper Snips
Techniques Used:  Secret Message Card

Next time you create a card, try making a secret message card and give your friend a little surprise!

Thanks for visiting! Enjoy!

Get your Postage Stamp Punch from me today! 

*Postage stamp punches are available now from the Stampin’ Up! Summer Mini Catalog!

4 comments:

  1. stunning little card Linda, hugs xx

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  2. i love this idea, thanks for sharing, x

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  3. I love that these retired items are back in the main cataogue this year! Now I can CASE it and show it to my customers - yay!

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  4. I love that these retired items are back in the main cataogue this year! Now I can CASE it and show it to my customers - yay!

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