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Monday, March 7, 2011

Happy St. Patrick's Day Card X 30

Okay, so you are going to look at this card and think it is the simplest card you've ever seen. Well it probably is. My Daddy wanted 30 St. Patrick's Day cards so he could send one to each of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He wants to write each grandchild a special note from him and my Mom and include a lucky $2 bill.


This is a tri-fold style card. You open up the shamrock...


Then open the Happy St. Patrick's Day flap and there is lots of space for writing, which I happen to know my Papa will use up completely. He loves writing notes to his family.


So, how long does it take to make 30 simple cards. Well, I don't how long it would take most of you, but it took me about 3 hours and I was feeling REALLY good about that. I completed each step for every card before moving to the next. This makes it go SO much faster. So I cut all 30 cards and then the 30 shamrocks, then I folded all of them, next I adhered the green shamrocks to each card, then I stamped all of their adorable Peachy faces, following that I stamped them all with Emma's cute sentiment and last of all I did my doodling. 3ish hours later... 30 cards... et VOILA!


Items Used:

*Designer's Calendar Cricut cartridge
*Gypsy
*My Creative Time stamps - I Believe in Leprechauns
*Peachy Keen Stamps - Happy Lashes
*Black Zig Writer
*Core'dinations Linen cardstock

22 comments:

  1. Crafting KatieMarch 7, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    That is so CUTE and CLEVER, Glora! Your dad will love them, as will his grandchildren and great-grandchildren!

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  2. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsMarch 7, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Wow! These turned out so great, and how sweet of your Dad!

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  3. Carrie KMarch 7, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    These are so cute!! Wow! I can't imagine making 30 of the same card. I only make like 4 of each Christmas card. I get bored too easily with the same thing. Great job!!

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  4. My Creative TimeMarch 8, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    HOLY SMOKES, THESE ARE ADORABLE!!!!!! GREAT JOB!!! YOU POOR BABY, SOOO MUCH DOODLING!! LOL.... BUT THEY TURNED OUT JUST PERFECT!!!!;)
    BIG GYPSY HUGS,
    EMMA;)

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  5. Gloria March 8, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    You go girl;-) Too cute and GREAT job!

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  6. comopark1886March 8, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    30 cards in 3 hours? It takes me that long for one card! (i am so slow) Thank you for your very kind comment on my blog yesterday :-)http://comopark1886.blogspot.com/

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  7. VickyMarch 8, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    cute, you were busy I love the shamrock and face.

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  8. CathyMarch 8, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    What a cute whimsical card, the grandkids will love.
    Cathy
    mexicopetshop@hotmail.com

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  9. JovanMarch 8, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    I love how cute and simple it is!

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  10. liz at liz's paper loftMarch 8, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    you are one crazy girl! those are great!
    liz :o)

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  11. Uncle RyanMarch 8, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    voilà = French for "30 Cards later and now my hand hurts"

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  12. GloraMarch 8, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Oui, c'est vrai! After 20 cards I was ready to quit doodling... but I made it! Whew!

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  13. LindaMarch 8, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    those are sooo cute!! And, holy toledo, that's a lot of grandchildren & great grandchildren!! LOL Wonderful job!! :)
    Linda :)

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  14. Cindy BelandMarch 8, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    LOVE your card,like always great job!!!

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  15. lovemypaperMarch 9, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Very nice card!

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  16. Janice W.March 9, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    That's alot of cards! I think 3 hours was fast! Cute and simple, but I would have been tired of all that doodling!

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  17. My 3 E ScrapbookingMarch 9, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    These are wonderful! I'm glad to know that I am not the only person who mass produces cards one step at a time. Everyone is always asking "how many are done...how many are done?" and I have to explain that I do them ALL a step at a time so they are all done at once. I guess you have to do it to understand. 3 hours was pretty good for all that doodling and I'm sure your father and all the recipients will love them! It reminds me of my grandfather although he still makes his own cards!

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  18. GeorgianaMarch 9, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Wow! How nice of him!

    Georgiana

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  19. StephanieMarch 9, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Wow, that's impressive! I always seem to take a long time making cards no matter what I'm doing. They're really cute too - great job!

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  20. UnknownMarch 10, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Holy crow! You say this card is simple, but I think it is adorable. And girl a huge applause to you for making that many! I don't know how you did it, and in three hours. That is dedication..can you hear me cheering you from NY!????? Always love stopping over here, and always inspired.

    Hugs,
    Stephanie

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  21. MarissaMarch 12, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Wow! Your cards are SO cute! Great Job! I can't believe it took you 3 hours...that would've taken me all week! Love your work! Keep up the good job!

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  22. JenniferMarch 31, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Super cute, Glora!!! :) That's exactly how I do my Christmas cards: assembly line style! How sweet of your Dad (& that was so nice of you to take the time to make them for him!)-that is a LOT of grandchildren!!!!!!!

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