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veronica@v-grrrl.com        

 

 

          

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Copyright 2005-2012

Veronica McCabe Deschambault, V-Grrrl in the Middle, Compost StudiosTM

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You've Got Mail!

Each week for a year, I'm sending a handwritten note on a handmade card to a friend or family member. Track my progress here:

Week 1: Sylvia

Week 2: Andrew

Week 3: Brenda, Kelby

Week 4: Brenda

Week 5: Neil

Week 6: Erin

Week 7: Tom and Darcy

Week 8: Tom

Week 9: Lynn

Week 10:  Approximately 60 holiday cards

Week 11: Antonio

Week 12: Six thank you notes

Week 13: Cole

Week 14: Chrisy

Week 15: Tonya

Week 16: Sylvia

Week 17: Steve

Week 18: Melanie

Week 19: Molly

Week 20: Patty, Andrew

 

Saturday
Feb182012

The chickadee card collection

Inspired by a tiny rubber stamp of a chickadee from Inkadinkadoo, this series came together using paper from Creative Imaginations and Stampin Up as well as bits and pieces from my studio.

 

 

(The one above scanned a bit off kilter.)

Each card is built on 80 lb cardstock and measures 4.25 x 5.5 inches and comes with a smooth, silky envelope. I do my best to make sure the scans represent the colors etc. accurately, but everyone's monitor is a bit different. In my opinion, the cards are always more beautiful in person. : )

They are blank inside, but I can add a sentiment (happy birthday, congratulations, thinking of you, etc.) upon request. Just let me know. The set costs $25, including first class shipping in a padded mailer.

To order, send a request for the "chickadee card collection" to veronica@v-grrrl.com. Include your shipping info. When I confirm your order by e-mail, I'll arrange for payment via PayPal.

Sunday
Feb122012

Fresh cards for spring occasions

These three cards are built around a watercolored image from Hero Arts. The fresh pinks and greens will make beautiful birthday or get well cards.

 

 

 The cards are built with watercolor paper, textured cardstock, and handpainted papers mounted on 80 lb cardstock. Each card measures 4.25" x 5.5" and comes with a silky envelope. Cards are blank inside but I'm happy to add a sentiment (Get Well, Happy Birthday, Thinking of You) if desired. Just let me know what you have in mind.

The set costs $21, including shipping in a padded envelope by first class mail. To order, send me an e-mail referencing "pink coneflower cards," along with your shipping information. I'll confirm your order and arrange for payment via PayPal.

Thank you for looking. 

Sunday
Feb052012

Double Happiness

The Chinese character at the center of this card is for "double happiness." The stamped image from Paper Source is matted and mounted on handpainted heavyweight textured paper that pops off the base. The base is 80 lb cardstock, embossed with a folder from Sizzix. Size is 4.25" x 5.5" and a silky cream colored envelope is included.

This card costs $6 plus $2 for shipping. Add up to three more cards to your order and your shipping charge only increases by 50 cents (meaning $2.50 for your entire order to a single address). To order, reference "Double Happiness" in an e-mail to veronica@v-grrrl.com and include your shipping information. When your order is confirmed, I'll arrange for payment via PayPal.

Thank you for looking!

Sunday
Feb052012

Watercolor Valentine

This card is so much prettier in person than it is in this scan. The background cardstock is a very soft buttery yellow and the handpainted backgrounds are muted corals, pinks, and soft yellows that blend together and are less intense than they appear on my monitor. The card features satin ribbon detail, tiny clear crystal trim, and textured embossed base (created with a folder from Cuttlebug). 

It measures just under 4.25 x 5.5 inches and comes with a creamy envelope.

Perfect for the one you love, this card costs $6 plus $2 shipping. To order, send an e-mail to veronica@v-grrrl.com referencing "Watercolor Valentine." Include your shipping information. I'll then arrange for payment via PayPal. If you order up to four cards and have them shipped to a single address, the shipping charge only increases by 50 cents.

Sunday
Feb052012

Desert bliss card

I love this card. Y'all are lucky I'm listing it in my Shop because my urge is to pop it in a frame and keep it, keep it, keep it!

It is handpainted on special heavyweight paper, matted and mounted on 80 lb dry embossed cardstock (folder from Sizzix). It measures 4.25 x 5.5 inches and comes with a creamy envelope.

Cost is $6 plus $2 shipping. To order, reference "Desert Bliss Card" in an e-mail with your shipping information and I'll arrange for payment via PayPal.

[This card has been SOLD. Thank you for looking.]