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Monday, 5 September 2011

Paris Box of Cards

Recently I found this pretty Paris box in the discount store for $2.



I bought it, but I wasn't really sure what I was going to use it for.  It is the perfect size for C6 folded cards so I thought I'd make a set of note cards and envelopes as a present.



I went to The Graphic Fairy's site and chose a selection of simple black and white images.  I made a template in Word for the cards, dropped the images in, and ran them through the printer.  It was that easy.  I also sprayed the printed images with a coat of matt acrylic sealer so the ink wouldn't run if it got wet.



I like to give (and receive) cards as a present.  It's always handy to have blank cards on hand.




I also bought this box.


I think I'll make some coloured cards using images of tea cups, cup cakes, handbags and shoes.

Tips - I used white linen textured cards from Riot Art & Craft - 25 for $10

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9 comments:

  1. Kate Nyquist5 September 2011 at 13:08

    oh my goodness! that is such a great idea. i love receiving cards as pressies too! Kate x

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  2. Sharon Lee Johnson5 September 2011 at 16:18

    What a perfect gift. I love receiving gifts that have been handmade by someone. To know that someone took so much time and trouble over a gift really means a lot. x Sharon

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  3. Natasha in Oz6 September 2011 at 08:18

    Wow, you are always coming up with the most fabulous ideas! Thanks for sharing this one. I've seen those boxes in the $2 shops too but I'm not sure about making cards! I'm not very creative like you.

    Best wishes and happy week,
    Natasha.

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  4. Sweet Pea6 September 2011 at 09:05

    These cards are beautifully simple. Love them! I have gifted a pack of hand made cards in the past and included a pen and a pack of postage stamps. Everything on hand for that last minute card that has to be sent off.
    Visiting from the Graphics Fairy.

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  5. Unknown6 September 2011 at 09:32

    Loving your cards in their sweet box....simple & very elegant!
    Such a gorgeous gift idea.
    Best wishes, Kerry

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  6. Beautiful House6 September 2011 at 20:15

    What a lovely gift. So sweet.

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  7. Deborah March7 September 2011 at 06:01

    BeeYOUteeful!! Simple, elegant, and a FABULOUS gift idea...thanks for the inspiration!

    Deborah (happily visiting from
    http://upcyclingmylife.blogspot.com/)

    {Hope you'll pop by my space too...}

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  8. chateaudelille8 September 2011 at 10:01

    So clever! I love this idea. I might have to try it. Fiona

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  9. abeachcottage8 September 2011 at 23:36

    The box is lovely and what a great unique idea about the cards as pressies. Thanks so much for stopping by Beach Cottage Good Life Wednesdays and joining the party.

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