Three Minute Thursday - using Sweet Pea DP and felt

It's wonderful to invest time on a card or other project, but sometimes we just don't have that kind of time. (And I have to confess I'm not a patient crafter - when I get an idea in my head I want to see it NOW!) That's why I've come up with Three Minute Thursday - for people who want beautiful cards in minutes!

Today you even get two cards for the price of one! Both took less than three minutes.

When I first saw these beautiful stitched felt embellishments in the mini catalogue (p.13), they were an absolute must-have for me! You get 52 pieces for £6.50 and you get heaps of cards out of them. Here's how I made this card:

• Cut a piece of Whisper White card stock 9 cm x 18 cm, score at 9 cm and fold with a bone folder to make a card blank.
• Cut a piece of striped Sweet Pea DP 7.5 cm square and draw two stems on it with an Old Olive marker.
• Mat it onto a piece of Always Artichoke card stock cut 8 cm square and adhere to your card blank.
• Add felt leaves and flowers to your card front.

Here's the other card I made:

Just as quick and simple:

• Cut a piece of Whisper White card stock 9 cm x 18 cm, score at 9 cm and fold with a bone folder to make a card blank.
• Cut a piece of Always Artichoke card stock 7 cm x 9 cm and trim both long ends with the Scallop Border punch. (It should end up being about 7 cm square.)
• Cut a piece of striped Sweet Pea DP 6.5 cm x 6 cm and mat onto the Always Artichoke card stock. Attach to the card blank.
• Add a leaf and two of the large flowers layered together to the front of your card.

I made these as notecards but you could easily add a sentiment to make them work for any occasion. They'd make a lovely boxed set to give as a gift too.

Hope you've enjoyed the speedy cards today.

I'll be back tomorrow with a coordinated birthday gift. Do join me!