Thursday, September 25, 2008

Report on September Meeting - Part 1

If you missed the September meeting, you missed a good one! We had a wonderful time making beautiful fall-themed cards, thanks to our make and take leader, Cynthia Hester. And, our Cards for the Troops was an overwhelming success! More about that in the second section of the report; the topic deserves its own post.

Following are photos of some of the beautiful sample cards Cynthia created, and the "recipe" for the large cards that were in our kits is at the end of this post.



This was one of the kits from which we could choose.


A second kit.

A tray full of embellishments from which to choose.


A card made by Melissa White

A card by Nita Clark



RECIPE: "Autumn Days are Here Again" Cards

* Cut solid piece of card stock 9-3/8" x 7-3/4"

*Score the short side at 4" (this allows for the back panel to be approximately 1/4" wider than the front panel.

* Cut printed paper panel to 9-3/8" x 3-3/4" Adhere to front panel of card.

* Using reverse side of printed paper (or another coordinating paper), cut a strip to 9-3/8" x 1-1/2". Adhere to the outer edge of the inside back panel.

* Attach embellishments (leaves, etc.) to the vertical, outside edge of the front panel, letting them hang over the edge.

*Add ribbon or other embellishments as desired; glue in place.



Hope to see you at the October meeting. Hellen Raines will be our make and take instructor.



Footnote: Please check on September Meeting - Part 2 to read information about Cards for the Troops.


3 comments:

Holly Young said...

Looks like a fun time was had by all. Beautiful cards!

Anonymous said...

Sure will be glad when I can get time to start coming again!

ChrissyM said...

Fabulous cards! I just sent 12 cards to my card group for the soilders overseas, what a great cause. The cause we sent went to a few of the soilders recovering in a medical hospital (a little cheer up note for them that was peronalized inside for them) and then the rest went to the troops overseas serving to send back home to love ones.

Chrissy
PS. Found your blog through the Camera Critters meme.