Thursday 18 June 2015

A Couple of Quickies...



I don't know if you've heard of Pay It Forward?  It's when you surprise someone, sometime during the year with a parcel of goodies (can be anything you fancy).  I've already sent a couple of packages out at the beginning of the year & now I have another couple ready to go & I made these quick cards to go with them.  This is the first time I've used my Marianne Collectables dies ("Eline's Typewriter"), which come with stamps. The notepaper is made with an EK Success punch & I finished them the cards with Washi Tape (I am in love with Washi Tape at the moment).  I really like how they turned out :o)


 I was supposed to be going back to work today but unfortunately been ill again so it will be Monday now & hopefully I can start a fresh week feeling well & get back to normal - at last! (fingers crossed).

The challenges:
Sugar & Betty's - Anything Goes 
Just Us Girls - Stacked Die Cuts
Glitter & Sparkle - Include a Die Cut
Ladybug Crafts - Use Your Dies
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
Tip Top Tuesday - Cut It Out
Freshly Brewed - Anything Goes


I hope you're having a lovely week. Hugs xx

15 comments:

Nancy said...

Love the pair of these Tracey! I have not seen this die before! Super cute and what a great idea to pay it forward with a surprise parcel! Feel better too and thanks for joining the girls and I at JUGS!

Sarah said...

These are lovely Tracey and I love the idea of sending a surprise package to someone. Hope you feel better soon xx

*Vicki* said...

These cards are totally adorable!! I just LOVE the "hello" note from the type writer!! You are such a nice person to send along some goodies to someone! ;)

Elaine Stark said...

What a lovely idea. Great cards to accompany your parcels. Thanks for joining Top Tip Tuesday. Elaine

Camille Short said...

These are great! Have to admit, I am partial to the typewriter - having been a typing teacher at one time. :D

Brenda said...

Love your cards! The typewriter die is great! Thanks for sharing with use at Top Tip Tuesday! Brenda

cotnob said...

Oh no! Sorry to hear you have had a relapse, I hope you are better for the weekend.
Great cards, two lovely colour combinations and such a sweet typewriter die.
Pauline
x

Pop's Cards said...

Ooooo I am loving both of these how cool to see a typewriter, I was only talking about them yesterday to my daughter who didn't know what one was (feels really old) I love the red one best its girly :0) hugs Pops x

Unknown said...

These are well cute Tracey! Love the typewriter!
Lucy x

Penny said...

Oh, gosh, Tracey, that's some nasty bug you picked up! It's taking you a long time to get over it! I hope this weekend finds you feeling better!
Your two cards are really darling! Love those fun die cuts and both designs! :^)
Hugs, Penny

Elise said...

Hi Tracey! oooh these are so BEAUTIFUL!!! Love the typewriter die!!!

Hope you feel better soon!

Big Hugs,
Elise

Willeke said...


What a beautifull card and I love the pay it forward idea (the movie is one of my favorites) !
Thanks for sharing it with us and hope to see you again in our next challenge as well,
Hugs
Willeke
DT Through The Craft Room Door

Desire Fourie said...

Tracey this is so perfect for our ‘ANYTHING GOES’ theme. Just love the colours and design. Thanks for sharing your talent with us and good luck.
Hugs
Desíre
{Fresh Brewed Designs DT Member}
{Doing Life – my personal blog}

Lola said...

These cards really are so adorable and I love the tapes. So sweet of you to send out little goodies! I'm sure they are much appreciated. I do wish you good health - but hopefully you enjoy some of the time out and get rest.

TLC DESIGNS, LLC said...

This project is really lovely! I adore the colors and your design! I'm so glad you joined us at the Sugar and Betty Challenge this time and I hope you can join us again soon! Good luck!
Hugs,
Tammy Louise