Mom: The Gold Standard

I think most people would agree with me that moms are solid gold.  So, to celebrate that, I made this fun and shiny card.  To make your own, start with a plain card that you can layer paper over.  I like this for a few reasons.  1) you don't have to worry about cutting out a perfectly straight card, and 2) you can use up the old cards that you don't like anymore :)

Using some plain white paper, draw the outlines of the letters for MOM.  Cut them out, then overlap them slightly on a piece of gold foil paper.  Trace, then cut the letters out.  And, because one layer of gold is definitely not enough for Mom, put the gold letters on top of a piece of gold glitter paper.  Glue the layers down on the plain card and add a little message inside.  "You're the gold standard, Mom!"

What are your Mother's Day plans?  How do you plan on celebrating Mom this year?

Gold, Shining Love

Sometimes, I'm amazed at the big statement a simple idea can have.  And when you have shiny, gold foil paper, you're bound to get some big returns on little ideas!

To make your own shiny love sign, you will need:

• Gold foil paper
• Heavy stock white paper
• Plain paper for a stencil
• Pencil
• Scissors
• Glue

First, draw out your love letters onto some plain paper.  Use a ruler to make sure everything stays consistent.  Then, cut each letter out and lay them, overlapping slightly, onto the gold foil paper.  Holding the letters in place, quickly trace their outline with a pencil.  Cut them out, glue the down, and frame or hang wherever you need a little extra love :)

So simple!