Happy Friday. 
I have received a lot of emails lately about the cards sets that I said I was doing for Colin's teachers. I did several sets (although they are all pretty similar), so I will start with one today.
This was for Colin's Spanish teacher. (Yes. He is 3. And takes Spanish. I love Montessoris.) I followed a lot of the tips I gave for quick coloring in THIS post and video. I really enjoy doing this…
Supplies: Hero Arts butterfly, greeting and notecards; Copic Markers; Glitter Pen; Sizzix, Cuttlebug and Quickutz Embossing Folders
A few people had questions about my butterflies. Yep… I do cheat and amputate my butterflies and draw their antennae back in. Also, many asked how I boxed these to give as gifts. I will share a photo of another set in a box later, but I just use clear boxes with a big silk ribbon.
Well, I am heading off to watch The Illusionist. But before I go, you gotta check out Kristina's great new venture. She and Crystal are doing adorable blog designs. They are inexpensive, fun and easy to do. You can see them HERE. Everything is included… all the pieces you need. My faves? THIS and THIS and THIS.
OK… have a fab night!
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These are stunning. What an amazing gift. I got a Cuttlebug for Christmas and you have inspired me to make some card sets. Cant wait to see how you package them
These make sure a lovely set!!
~Lacey
Those butterflies are just adorable. Gorgeous cards Jennifer!
Those butterflies are adorable. Beautiful cards Jennifer!
Lovely as always…love the simplicity of it all.
Charmaine
Jennifer, those cards are just lovely! love your butterflies and going to try some of them my self!
tanks for sharing your knowledge
I love the clean, simple, elegant look! Great work!
So pretty! You’re amazing!! Thanks for sharing – I’m sure the teachers absolutely love and appreciate them.
Great set of cards. I’ve never seen some of those embossing patterns.
These are so pretty!!! I love it!
These are really beautiful, as always. You make everything look so easy. Lucky teachers!
I love butterflies since when I was little. Just loved the way you put these cuties in the card designs!
Thanks Jennifer!
Lya
So BEAUTIFUL!! I’m planning to make card sets for my kids teachers too…
I love these…so pretty! TFS!!!
Love them. I can’t wait to make a set myself. I don’t have any copics but I can always cut out an image on my Cricut or stamp something. Thanks for the inspiration.
I just love these! Not to difficult and looks like a time saver to do. I always end up making cards that have loads of detail but takes me forever to complete. These are great reminders of how simplier cards can be made but still look amazing. Thanks so much for always showing us what it is your up to and for always being so faithful in your blogging. Happy New Year to you and all the best in 2010!
Beautifully simple cards that I’d love to receive as a gift!
I think I should make a bunch of these for the next church bazaar. Thanks for the inspiration!
LOVE how simple your ideas are! I think that is what I love most about your art, it is simple but beautiful! Not at all time consuming, but looks like it is!
Keep up the creativity and thank you for sharing!
just awesome…..
Jennifer, this cards are simply adorable!!
Apperently I need to get my hands on some of these copic markers!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Alecia
Lovely cards. You’ve inspired me to make some sets as gifts. We get to do what we love, share it with some, and who doesn’t need notecards? What great idea.
Jennifer, I’ve been admiring your work for a few weeks now. Only just started coming to your blog – but it is VERY inspiring. I used to get CK in AUS and see you published in there every month and loved your work. I’m so glad I found your blog
Love all your work with the Copic Markers … I have to get myself some and try them out, they are AMAZING!
These are fabulous!!! I may have to case them…
I didn’t know you had a Blog spot Jennifer. I look for you every where. I just love watching the “out of the box” stuff you come up with. So cool!
Thanks, Jules
Hello Jennifer!
I am back! i got all moved, and now I am back online after about a month or so. I have posted a few times from work..shhh don’t tell
I just couldn’t go a full month with our inspiration from you! thank you!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE these cards. I’m wondering..will the sizzix embossing folders work on the Cuttlebug too??? thanks and hugs to you
Wow! Love the blue butterflies! Gorgeous!!
Love it Jennifer, I am not a ‘cardie’ as such, but use your great ideas in my scrapbooking pages, thanks for the inspiration. Was interested in the blog design link, but so sad to see they only are able to design for Blogger, and not for those of us with typepad.
Take care out there.
yes, sizzix folders work on the cuttlebug.
Hi Jennifer! I cased these absolutely fantastic cards- my version is here:
http://firenzecards.blogspot.com/2010/01/gift-set.html
Your pic wasn’t “signed” so I couldn’t link to your blog – but a friend told me today that it’s YOU so I’m updating my blog to show where the original idea came from.
Thanks for sharing your wonderful work!
Helen
Firenze Cards
Jennifer those cards are amazing. Where did you get the word stamps?
I know this is an old post… I happened upon it through Pinterest. I followed the link in the post that was supposed to take me to a post that had tips for easy coloring and a video, but the post was about cards made for card drives. If you get this, I’d love to read your post about easy coloring and see the video if it is still available. Thanks!!!!