Around the time I started thinking about my Easter cards for this year, I saw that
Paper Source was donating a portion of their proceeds from the sale of the handmade Japanese papers they carry to organizations assisting with the relief effort.
I have always been drawn to Japanese washi papers so I knew I would enjoy incorporating some into my cards while supporting Paper Source’s efforts.
I created a focal point for my cards using my
PrintShop Deluxe program to go with this gorgeous cherry blossom paper I picked up at Paper Source:
I went to my stash and pulled out some other coordinating papers and embellishments including some of the twine I got from
The Twinery when they were also donating some of their proceeds to Japan’s relief efforts.
Each card I made has some combination of the washi paper and the focal image. Some are embellished with twine, others with coordinating K&CO self adhesive scrapbook borders.
Each card is finished off with a light tan paper flower and glittered brad from the Recollections collection at Michaels
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7 comments:
What a lovely way to contribute to Japan and create something pretty and unique at the same time. Inspirational, Carol.
this is awesome...creating and giving...you go girl!
p.s. are you ready for the biggest
C.H.O.C.O.L.A.T.E. holiday of the year?
BEAR HUGS
~victoria~
NIfty and nice! I like the juxtaposition of the cherry blossom paper with the diamond print - so unusual!
So unusual and I love it. Great way to donate to the disaster in Japan.. Annette x
What a beautiful way to do some good where it is needed.
I've never even heard of washi paper! You are in the know, girl! And kind-hearted, too! Beautiful cards.
Kathleen
These are all so pretty. Thank you so much for sharing this with us at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop :) Please join us again this Sunday starting 5 pm, PST.
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