I sell the cards, as part of a team, once a month, at Longton Community Church.

The type of cards which always fly off the stand are the ones with words of encouragement on them, especially when they quote a bible text.

Whilst these cards may not be the most difficult cards to make they are certainly the most appreciated by both those who buy them, and by those who receive them.

This photograph shows some of the latest batch I have made. The card blanks are in a range of pastel shades and have a foiled design on them.

The message has been rubber stamped in black VersaFine ink onto white card, matt and layered onto plain card in a complimentary colour to the card blank.

Most of the cards have no card making embellishments on them, only an occasional jewel as a flower centre.

We as card makers can get carried away with making elaborate creations but sometimes all that someone needs is a simple message of encouragement to help them get through the troubles they are facing.

I leave you with this one thought - could some one you know benefit from a card like this at the moment?

Susan from Cardmaking-Companion

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