Creating personalized cards can be a wonderful way to express feelings, and today I'm excited to share a fun and meaningful card I made using Cottage Cutz dies. This unique project turned out to be the perfect way to mend fences with a colleague, combining heartfelt creativity with a sweet chocolate bouquet.
Crafting a Cheerful Card for a Coworker
The card I made is slightly larger than my usual ones, measuring 5x7 inches with a side-folding design. I felt that a cheerful card would help ease an awkward situation and serve as an apology to one of my coworkers. Since I knew she loves chocolate, I wanted to make the card extra special by incorporating a candy bouquet into the overall design. The combination of the handmade card and candy bouquet created a delightful and personal touch.
The Sweet Daschund Die Cut
A highlight of the card is a cute little daschund die cut. I chose to place him on a wacky stitched square, adding a mat made of patterned paper beneath him. To complete the scene, I set him on some green grass, creating a playful and cheerful environment. My coworker has a boy daschund, so I colored the die cut to reflect her furry companion. To enhance the charm, I added a smaller wacky stitched square with adorable little flowers, creating a perfect backdrop for the daschund.
I cut out all the die elements using plain white cardstock and colored them in with various markers. This process allowed me to customize the colors to match the card's theme and bring the entire design to life. The result was a charming little scene that added a warm, personal touch to the card.
The Wooden Sign and Other Elements
One of the unique elements on the card is a cute wooden sign die cut, which I considered writing on but ultimately decided to leave plain for a cleaner look. The sign was placed on another larger wacky stitched square, bordered by a coordinating patterned paper mat. I also added a die-cut fence and more grass around the sign, giving the card a whimsical and rustic feel. I used a few hand-drawn lines on the fence to give it an aged wood effect, adding depth and character to the design.
The "SO" and "Sorry" Elements
The word "SO" stands out on the card, with each letter created using the stitched alpha die. To add an extra touch of whimsy, I placed a tiny ladybug on the letter "O," bringing in a sweet, nature-inspired element.
The word "Sorry" was crafted similarly, placed on yet another wacky stitched square with a patterned paper mat to frame it. I adorned the letters with small flowers to give it a more decorative and thoughtful look. Each of these elements was carefully colored in, coordinating with the colors of the card's other die cuts and patterned papers.
The Word "Very" and Decorative Details
The word "Very" was another fun part of the card design. Like the other words, I embellished the letters with flowers and added some light inking to enhance the stitching detail on the die cuts. These small touches helped tie together the entire design, making the card visually appealing and cohesive. Again, all die cuts were made from plain white cardstock and colored with markers to ensure the colors coordinated perfectly with the patterned paper.
The Candy Bouquet: A Sweet Addition
To make the card even more special, I created a candy bouquet to accompany it. I headed to my local dollar store and picked up a variety of chocolates that I knew my coworker would enjoy. I also bought some wooden skewers and used double-sided tape to attach the candies to them. To arrange the bouquet, I purchased a floral foam square and a small plastic container to serve as the base.
I placed the foam inside the container and began poking the candy-covered skewers into the foam to create a full and festive bouquet. To hide the mechanics, I covered the base with some foil tissue, giving the bouquet a polished look. The combination of the card and the bouquet was a sweet surprise, and I'm happy to report that my coworker absolutely loved it!
Conclusion
This handmade apology card, complete with a personalized daschund design and a candy bouquet, turned out to be the perfect way to express my sentiments. Using Cottage Cutz dies allowed me to create a detailed, heartfelt card that not only looked professional but also carried a personal touch. Adding the candy bouquet gave the gift a fun and thoughtful twist, making it a memorable and meaningful gesture.
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