Homespun 6x6 Paper Pad by Simple Stories - Part 2

I'm still working on this first 6x6 paper pad...but I think I'm finally down to just scraps...but I think I can get a few more cards out of it, so I'm not done yet!!! Here's what I've done since Part 1. (These 7 cards bring my total to 15 so far...I think).

I love this layout...and will use it again real soon! (Maybe with every paper pack I make in the future...LOL) I used Outdoor Denim cardstock to matte everything and Outdoor Denim ink to distress the edges and for the stamped sentiment. The sentiment stamp is from PTI. I used a little bit of red shimmer trim behind the small punched heart for a little sparkle...just the right touch!

Here's a close up of the shimmer trim...love!

These next three cards are all the same sketch...all matted with Outdoor Denim and stamped with a sentiment from CTMH also in Outdoor Denim. I used embossing folders from CTMH on the 2nd and 3rd card for some interest. The little metal embellishments are from the Honey and Smoothie Mini-Medleys. (I stocked up on those when they were on clearance...love the look!)

This next card was a struggle for me...I didn't really think it out ahead of time, but I'm pleased with the outcome. I used some red shimmer trim on the inside of the card which you can see in the 2nd picture. I used Honey cardstock from CTMH for the card base and matting.

These two cards use the same sketch and I loved the mix of pattern papers. Both cards are matted with kraft paper too...which I LOVE to use! In the close up pictures, you'll see the bling I used in the stamped images. I'm not sure if I love the Honey cardstock behind the sewing machine...still contemplating changing it to red.

Thank You Cards

This card is inspired by a card I saw on bigredscraps.ning.com posted by Emilee Smith. I'll be creating some more of these with different colors using up some of my left over papers, but here's the first set. The card base is from DCWV and is slightly textured, I used CTMH ink in Moonstruck to ink up the edges of the card and the patterned paper, it was a really close match. I'm not sure where the pattern paper is from. The other cardstock (Lagoon), stamp and ink (Lagoon) is all Close To My Heart. The brads are from my stash...not sure where I got them either.

I like the simple layout of this and think it would be super easy to add different embellishments and/or swap out the "thank you" sentiment for something else. It's also a really flat card, so it's great for mailing.