I find myself needing ‘words of encouragement cards’ often these days. And guess what? Stampin’ Up! has the ‘Strong of Heart’ stamp set that gives you opportunity to help in more than one way.
Make these easy DIY Words of Encouragement Cards and support your family and friends going through a rough patch AND know that $3 from the sale of each ‘Strong of Heart’ stamp set goes to support heart health.
I kept the stamping simple, which is perfect to create a quick card to put in the mail to someone who needs it.
In my video, I also share how to make the “messy bow” with the silver cord that is under the greeting plus a few other stamping tips that I am sure will help you with all your card making.
Words Of Encouragement Cards: Quickly Make a Stack of These!
You know me….I love to share quick and easy cards! I also love to show how beautiful you can make your cards. The simple steps shown in the video will allow you to make your ‘words of encouragement cards’ in no time and then you’ll have a stack ready to mail whenever you need to.
Did You Hear?
Before we dive into today’s project, just want to make sure you heard…..Registration is now open for the Fall Creativate Live Online Retreat and you don’t want to miss it!!! We have so much fun planned….. Register NOW to take advantage of our pre-retreat stamping challenges! (you might even win a prize for participating!)
NOW…..back to our project……
I’d love to hear who you’re going to send words of encouragement cards to THIS week! Let me know!!
As card makers, I think sometimes we get so wrapped up in making, that we forget to send them. I challenge you send a “note of encouragement” card this week. If you do, leave me a comment and let me know you took up my challenge.
Words of Encouragement Card Details
I used the same card recipe (measurements) for both of my Words of Encouragement Cards.
- THICK Basic White card base: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
- Basic White layer: 3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″
- Black: 3 3/8″ x 4 5/8″
Why Always “Eighths”?
I am often asked why I always use “eighths” when cutting my layers. It’s a personal preference. I like the smaller border but if you prefer a larger border bump up the measurements I gave by 1/8″ to get to the next 1/4″.
So, for this one, you would cut your black layer: 3 1/2″ x 4 3/4″
In the video I had the larger piece and I show how they look different.
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As always, if you have any questions, make sure to leave me a comment or send me an email. I am here to help you in any way that I can.
What a difference a little piece of “ribbon” makes!!!
Indeed! Thanks for watching!!
Thank you Jackie for these great card ideas Sending to a friend going through some very tough cancer treatments Trying to send her cards each treatment so your simple yet beautiful and thoughtful card samples are just what I need
I know your cards will be a blessing to your friend! What an encouragement they will be!
Jackie I love your ‘Simple approach to many cards & they look so nice. Thank you for the time you take with us to teach new & different ways of doing them. I appreciate all your efforts & hard work. I dont know if I can Be At the Fall Retreat but I’m going to try. If not I’ll look forward to the hours. I spen watching the replays & stamping from them. Thanks again & GOD
BLESS.
I’m so glad you like the card ideas I share. Yes…the retreat will be so fun—great if you can join live but the beauty of it is you’ll be able to watch it all even if you can’t attend live.
Jackie- What flower stamp do you use on your note cards, the one that you stamp “just a note”
where you paint in the colors of the flower?
Thank you-
Best regards
I’m sorry Sandy, I’m not sure what card you are referring to. This post is all on the ‘Strong of Heart’ stamp set. Having said that, whatever card you are looking at, look in the blog post and there will be a supply list for you.