Assembly Line Birthday Cards

July 18, 2009 - Posted by Candy
Filed under: CTMH, PaperCrafting, Projects, Tools

You want to know my favorite way to make several cards? Assembly line style! Make one card, then replicate it. Once you have your card design, the hard part is over.

I break down the steps of making the card into several phases. I stamped the patterned paper, then cut to size. I punched the front of my card bases. Then I stamped all the insides and adhered the patterned paper.

I make cards for my church’s card ministry and as a group, we’ve gotten smarter over the months. Assembly line card making is what keeps us going. This card was the one I made for July’s feminine birthdays.

I used one of my favorite CTMH sets – Friendship Blessings – for the patterned paper. Yes, I made my own! Not hard to do, just a bit of random stamping and two step stamping. And let me tell you, two step stamping is a BREEZE with clear acrylic stamps.

I also used CTMH Cupcake Sprinkles for the "Celebrate" and obviously, the cute cupcake image. And I used my all time favorite sentiment stamp set – CTMH’s For Every Occasion – for the "Happy Birthday". Colors were Garden Green and Hollyhock – both first and second generation colors.

Yeah, see that punch detail? How cool is that? It’s one of Fiskars newer punch releases, the Fiskars Embossing Border Punch Eyelet Lace. Yes, it embosses as well as punches. Pretty nifty. Makes a big impression with very little work.

So, there you have it – lots of cards in a short amount of time. The secret? Assembly line card making.

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14 Comments

1. Molly says:

Oh my friend! I so love your work! And I greatly admire how much love and effort you put into soooo many cards. Thanks for sharing your talent and tips with me!

... on July 18th, 2009
2. Nanette says:

This is the way I make my Christmas cards or any cards that I make multiple cards of. Great way to make them. Love this card design. you did a great job!!
Thanks for sharing.

... on July 19th, 2009
3. Candy says:

Aw, thanks Molly. The cards we make are very simple, but we enjoy it. We’ve got a little group of dedicated volunteers.

... on July 19th, 2009
4. Candy says:

Thanks Nanette. We sure missed you!

... on July 19th, 2009
5. Melissa Young says:

My son told me to check out your blog and I must say I’m impressed, very helpful.

... on July 31st, 2009
6. Mary says:

Love these cards – they are very pretty!

I have something for you on my blog – hope you’ll stop by!

Mary
http://mbryt1.blogspot.com

... on August 2nd, 2009
7. the Provident Woman says:

Those are beautiful! I love them.

... on October 15th, 2009
8. Linda says:

While looking up paper crafted altered items, I found your site. I love your cards more than any I’ve ever seen done! They are adorable!

... on January 5th, 2010
9. Joy Ellis says:

Love the idea!!

... on April 5th, 2010
10. Haley D. says:

These are beautiful! Love the assembly line process.

... on July 6th, 2010
11. Cindy says:

Very Pretty. What color is the base?

... on July 18th, 2010
12. Cindy says:

I meant what color is the pink???

... on July 18th, 2010
13. Korin says:

These are fabulous! I always need birthday cards…I may have to do this myself. Thanks for the inspiration !!

... on August 8th, 2010
14. Nicole says:

Your cards are beautiful! They look really professional.

I see you are also a donut fan and entered the donut pan giveaway on Iowa Girl Eats. I am also giving away a donut pan, a copy of Lara Ferroni’s Doughnut Book, and an extra wide pastry bag for making French crullers on my blog. Stop by and enter to win. Winner will be announced on March 15. http://bit.ly/e29O8c

... on March 11th, 2011

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