Cardmaking...why?

I used to only be a scrapbooker who made scrapbook pages. That was all I did. I never understood the enjoyment of cardmaking at all. Why would I want to make things that I gave away (sounds a little selfish, I know)? Well, then I visited a local scrapbook store and the sweet owner explained it to me. You get to make little treasures to share with others. You buy supplies specifically for cardmaking so you don't feel guilty cutting that piece of 12x12 paper. Or use some of those scraps (which we scrappers keep piles of anyway).

And so, based on the instant gratification of quick creating, I started making some cards. And the first ones were pretty plain and simple, but when people receive handmade anything, it is a cool thing. I love it when someone knits me a scarf or makes me a card. So I guess I think of it as something to brighten a day, a little sprinkle of love into someone's life.

And that is when I realized the benefit of the "handmade from the heart" items. I think it's why I own six Lisa Leonard necklaces and why I love going to small local stores to peek at the owner-designed paper art. Why I love personalized wall art. Why I love my Crochet for a Cure scarves and bag. I love the art that is created for others to enjoy and sprinkled in my life.

So, I am sharing some digital cards. I sometimes forget that I made them and as I looked through my gallery at 2peas, I noticed that some were fun to make, so why not share them here?

Sending happy digital wishes for a quick spring!

Probably my favorite thank you card. I just love these papers.

A wedding card for dear friends. I tend to do monogrammed wedding cards.

A simple birthday card. This one lies pretty flat for easy mailing.

This was a shower card and tag.

And one of my favorite birthday cards. Just loved making this one.