Large birthday card featuring little Kawaii cacti and a bright bold background

A fun birthday card!!!  I had accumulated a little collection of Kawaii cacti from Craft Starters so I decided to be really creative and use them all on the same card!!!!  I found this really bright and bold background (Morgue File) which I mounted to a green card.  I watercoloured all the little cacti and then mounted them to coordinating cardstock.  I arranged them on my card front until I was happy with how they looked and then mounted them with 3D foam tape.  I found this round greeting that coordinated, mounted it onto a red circle punchie and added a small dark circle punchie to finish off my greeting.  I mounted it with 3D foam tape.  I add short strips of coordinating cardstock between my images to create a very subtle frame for my collage.  

Therese
 

Large all occasion card featuring flowers in yellow, pink and purple

An all occasion card I created to fit in one of my large envelopes.  I started with a purple card and added the fun green floral paper.  The pitche of daisies is from Beccy's Place.  I laser printed it and watercoloured it to coordinate with my background.  I added some lines of paper pierecing with my pattern tracing tool before adding the piece of yellow decorative paper.  I mounted this focal element to my card using 3D foam tape.    Therese
 

Christmas cards featuring stars with ribbons over decorative paper backgrounds

I have committed to making cards monthly in order to have what I need by the end of the year so these are the ones I made this week!!!  I started with the green decorative paper and die cut two stars (CB) from two of  them (see bottom) to find out that because I was looking from the front (they have a clear back) I did not allow enough room between them and they cut into each other's spaces.  The paper was affected by the die so I embossed them with a random dot embossing folder which worked well for disguising the texture added by the die cutting.  To stabilize my backgrounds I cut two stars from each of the red polka dot backgrounds so I could insert them into the openings.  I  used packing tape which worked really well as they were secure all the way around.  They seemed a little plain so I die cut some silver stars (SX) to put inside them which helped quite a bit.  I did have to cut the tape at the top of the star to insert the ribbon which I secured to the back using double sided tape.  I tied the bows using the rabbit ears method which works really well for making balanced bows.  I adhered the bows using glue dots.  I mounted these two to red card bases.  For the next two sets I used gold glitter paper and gold gift wrap and was more careful when cutting the stars.  I used red gros grain ribbon on those and mounted them to red cards.  For the last of the green backgrounds I used a moire gold gift wrap to back the star openings and red satin ribbon for the hangers and bows which were mounted to red cards.  Finally  decided to use the green stars from the first set in the red polka dot backgrounds and added embossed silver stars (SU) to the centers of those along with green ribbon for the hangers and the bows before mounting them to pink cards.  I think I like the double star once best!!  I may consider adding some to the others and see if that works better than the plain large stars.  For the moment I am leaving off greetings but I will audition a few of those and see if I find some that work well.  Therese

 

All occasion card featuring a leaf cutout and several pieces of decorative paper embellished with seam binding

I created this card last week while I was brainstorming some ideas for March Card Club. I mounted two pieces of decorative paper to a brown card front and then cut a piece that went across, rounded the corners, punched out the leaf and then embossed it with a distressed lines embossing folder.  I added a piece of colourful paper in behind the opening to give a very strong contrast which really highlights the leaf shape.  I struggled with how to add more texture and eventually punched a hole and inserted a folded length of green seam binding which I brought from the back to the front and inserted through the front loop which worked quite well.  It does require a fairly maleable ribbon or fiber to work well.  Therese
 

March Card Club - a simple sketch with a little die cut greeting

I usually make our last card a little easier than the other two and so for this month I used a few diecuts layered over a decorative paper background and a little ribbon bow.  The circles were cut with a new to me die (CB) which cuts a variety of circles.  I used the three largest and then layered them in a variety of configurations.  Closer together and overlapping simulates the look of a wreath.  The design becomes a bit more asbstract as you separate them more and they overlap in a few more places.  All of them work well.  So we started by adhering our backgrounds to our cards and then played with our die cut circles until we were happy with them.  We glued them into place and then added the little leaf die cuts (SU) into the arrangement.  Having cut all these elements from the same cardstock meant that they gave a unified look.  The little greeting was cut using a large word die (CB) from the same cardstock as the circles and we used a little rhinestone for the dot on the "i".  We coloured our rhinestones with Sharpie markers to coordinate with our other elements.  The little bows were made from 1/8" satin ribbon in a coordinating colour and tied in a bow using the rabbit ears method which results in stable bows.  They were added with glue dots.  Another wonderful evening of creating and visiting.  So nice to have a new person in the group and look forward to our next get together at the end of May!!!  Therese

 

March Card Club - skinny shaker card with bright papers and a layered embellishment

An easy shaker card!!!!  I have made shaker cards in the past and they involve dimensional tape to create an enclosure for the shaker material and making sure that there are no escapees along the way.  I found this design online as I was searching for ideas for Card Club.  It is so much easier and makes a card that is easily mailable as well.  You start with a coordinating card front and background. I would recommend a background paper that is a little heavier.  For those that were only bond weight papers I adhered them to a scrap of light weight cardstock.  I applied double sided tape to all four sides of the back of the background.  Next, I used a  larger piece of clear cellophane and laid my background face down on it and folded the edges to the back on only three sides securing it to the tape.  The fourth side is sealed only closed once you have added your shaker material into the shaker pocket.  I used a variety of sequins for these shaker cards but you can consider glitter, small round beads, confetti, etc. or any combination you like.  We added the torn strip of vellum to our shakers securing the ends to the back with double sided tape before using double sided tape to adhere them to our card fronts.  We layered our embellishments and then mounted them over the vellum using 3D foam tape.  These do not really need greetings but for those who wanted one there was a variety to pick from.  I used two small font greetings on two of mine.  For these embellishments I used scallop circles (SU) layered with glittered flowers and a punched butterfly (SU) with gold cording tied around its middle to simulate a body and antennae.  I look forward to making variations of these in smaller sizes and using different shaker elements.  Therese

 

March Card Club - lady bugs over layered decorative paper and greetings

It was great to get together with friends and make cards once again!!

We started with these cards that featured lady bugs and some fun decorative papers.  I started with a black card and added a subtle green background paper that I embossed with Swiss Dots (CB).  The other two panels were cut the same size and as you can see below can be used in a variety of ways in the creation of a card design.  It is always fun to see what others do with exactly the same supplies - a creative bunch.  I first chose a greeting and auditioned all the pieces so I could establish the relationship of all the pieces to each other and then added the greeting first.  I added the little lady bugs (SX) with 3D foam tape.  I had preassembled the lady bugs which are on a small green die.  The wings were cut from red and the body from black cardstock.  I added antennae using black thread secured with double sided tape on the back.  I see that some of them have become wonky.  I will certainly be using this die again though it is the first time I have used it though I have owned it for quite a while.  They are very cute and so many people respond postively to them.  I used all the same papers because havine tried different ones I could not get the same feeling in the cards as I could with this combination so I just made all the kits with the same supplies.   Therese

 

Baby cards

One of my friends is wanting a few baby cards to welcome the new additions to our parish.  We worked out a gender neutral colour scheme and I made up this card for her approval. She was happy with it so I made up some kits and we got together today to make them up!!

I used a light yellow card added a floral green background to which I had added a length of yellow ribbon adhering the ends to the back with double sided tape.  The baby is a digital from Clipart Library.  I laid out a dozen on a sheet and laser printed them.  I die cut them with a new stitched circle die.  I cut a coordinating scalloped circle from green cardstock using my Nestibilities.  I used my scallop oval punch (SU) to cut the oval from the inside of the green circle which ensures that it matches perfectly.  The little greeting is a font with a dotted frame which I created in Corel Draw.  I watercoloured all the babies when I was prepping the kits so the assembly of cards went fairly quickly today.  We glued the baby images to the scallop circle and then mounted it over the ribbon using 3D foam tape.  The greeting got the same treatment and that finished up one card.  We made up a total of ten today and when she needs more she will be in touch and I will put together a few more kits.  It was really nice to be making cards with friends!!!  Therese

 

Blue and yellow quilt

 I finished this blue and yellow quilt (41.5" x 55") yesterday.  I worked on the quilt top last weekend.  I laid out all the precut squares of about 4" on the floor in the spare room and rearranged them until I was  happy with the layout and then stitched them together into squares of four.  These were part of several batches of precuts I have bought over the years and thought it was time to get them stitched up into a quilt.   In hopes of not having to add more than a thin batting I rough cut old sheets into squares and then stitched the squares to them with a square of stitching.  As I went along in this process I realized that not all the squares were the same size so I measured the smallest one and then trimmed all the others to the same size centering the joins to the middle.  

  

It was a bit of work but sure worth it when it came to stitching the squares together.  So much easier to line up the corners!!  I had picked out navy broadcloth for the binding and had a blue heavy weight cover to use as the backing.  I had picked up the rows into piles so I laid them out yesterday back into rows.  I stitched all the rows up and then stitched the rows to each other including the thin batting into the seams.  I dug out my backing to find that did not have enough that was good to get a backing for this quilt.  Bummer!!  I dug out a different one but because it was medium weight I decided to add another layer of cotton for batting.  I laid them into a sandwich, pinned it extensively and added a few rows of quilting to adhere all the layers to each other. 

I cut an 3" binding out of the navy and madeup a double fold binding.  I bound the edge using navy thread and a wavy stitch to ensure I did not miss the backing.  I like the idea stitching the batting to the squares and then all you need to do is add a backing and the binding.  In this more traditional type of quilting I can certainly see the value of trimming all your squares to insure they are the same size before you start stitching them together.  I see that I must have mixed up the last two rows  - oh well - it will have to do!!    It will be washed and the set aside for donation to the Linus Project.    Therese

Baby card featuring a cute baby in a tub, rickrack and ribbon and a scalloped border

My friend is going to be a grandma and wanted a card to celebrate the arrival of her grandson!!  I chose a warm blue card and some coordinating multicoloured diamond paper which I paper pierced with my pattern tracing wheel before adhering it to my card.  I combined the baby image with the greeting in Corel Draw leaving room for the embellishments and laser printed it.  I watercoloured the baby and tub and added clear glitter to the bubbles.  I added the blue rick rack to which I had tied a little length of red ribbon securing the ends on the back with double sided tape.  I trimmed the bottom with scalloped decorative scissors and used a push pin to paper pierce each scallop.  I added the embossed line using my score too.  I used my distress tool on the top and sides above the rick rack.  I mounted this focal element to my card using 3D foam tape.  Babies are the best!!!  Therese

 

All occasion card featuring a little yellow truck full of little hearts

I love these little trucks.  My sister owns the stamp and die and I made a whole bunch a while back when I was visiting.  They make wonderful all occasion cards especially for guys.  I coloured the wheels black and all the chrome and glass with a clear glitter pen.  I trimmed a blue background and stamped it with pine trees.  I trimmed a little strip of browny black and added to the bottom and added a wavy strip of green above that to simulate roadside greenery than mounted it to a dark brown card.   I adhered the truck to the front of my card using double sided tape behind the wheels and 3D foam tape on the back and front which left enough room for me to tuck in some fun stuff.  I dug out my stash of heart punchies and die cuts and filled the back!!  No greeting on this one so it can be used for a variety of occasions!!! Therese

All occasion card featuring a lacy gold heart

I created this card thinking it might work as a wedding card and once I was finished I was not so sure.  It would certainly work as anniversary card.  I mounted the floral paper to which I had added a length of light green ribbon to a burgundy card.  Next I added the lacy gold heart die cut using dots of white glue on the back.  I stamped the brown heart die cut with a script stamp in brown ink  and then added the light green bow using a glue dot.   I mounted the brown heart inside the gold one which leaves a nice gap that contrasts nicely.    Therese
 

Wedding card featuring a cute little cake, an embossed layer and layered oval greeting

Antoher wedding card!!  For this one I added a gold ribbon to a white background embossed with a flourish embossing folder (CB). I mounted this background to an ivory card.  I stamped the little cake (Old Island Stamp Company) on white cardstock and gold embossed it.  I painted it with shimmery paints in white and ivory.  I mounted it to a gold metallic layer and added it to my card front using 3D foam tape.  The little greeting is a laser printed font oval (SU) layered onto an oval (SU) of the same gold as the image and then onto a pearly scalloped oval (SU).  Added the greeting to my card using 3D foam tape.  It has been quite a while since I used that stamp.  It is good to revisit your stamping roots!!  Therese
 

Wedding card featuring handmade rose petal paper, lace & ribbon and little hearts

I have been back to cardmaking this week.  This is a wedding card that includes rose petal handmade paper which I made quite a while ago.  I added a layer of off white lace which worked really well with the soft white of the handmade paper.  I trimmed the lace to the same width as the paper and added two little gold brads at the top then added it to a burgundy card.  I added glue stick to the lower area of the handmade paper  and gently placed the lace into it.  It worked very well for keeping it stable and does not show through.  I trimmed a short piece of off white organza ribbon and tied the burgundy organza ribbon to it in the middle with a single knot.  I tied a short length of gold cording to the middle of it with a single knot as well.  I used a glue dot to adhere it to my card front.  I trimmed the two little hearts and painted them with shimmery paint.  Once they were dry I adhered them to the cording with double sided tape and then used more double sided tape to adhered the cording to the handmade paper.  Love the way it turned out!!  Therese
 

Slow Sunday Stitching with Kathy - buttons on an Adult bib for Extended Care

When I talked to my Mom last week she indicated that there were not enough bibs for everyone at the Extended Care where my Dad is living and was wondering if I could make some.  I decided to go ahead and make one from instructions from online.  I found the tutorial I used at Sew With Aloha.  I made up a pattern using a piece of white heavyweight paper and her instructions.  

I found my new pin cushion quite handy.  I created it to replace the one I had around the body of my machine which was losing pins every time I lowered it into the cabinet.  This one works much better in that regard though today I found that it works very well as a mobile pin cushion.  I simply brought it to my cutting table (kitchen island) and then put it back on my sewing machine when I returned to my sewing room.  

I followed her recommendation to use a smaller plate (small Corelle - 6.75") for the neck opening.   It seems like plenty of room as it expands to a bit more once you have sewn it up. I used a cotton polyester red and black plaid fabric for the front and added a tab (2" x 26"or so) down the front to similate a buttoned up shirt.  I stitched the tab to the center front of the bib after I had traced the pattern onto the fabric and cut it out.  I laid the front onto the good side of the backing, pinned it carefully and stitched all the way around leaving an opening on the side and then cut it out.   I used flannel as the backing which I pieced from scraps set aside from making baby blankets for the grandchildren over the years. I clipped the seam allowances to allow for the proper curvature once the bib was turned inside out.  I pinned the outside edge carefully, ironed it over the pins and then over stitched the edge quite close to the outside edge.  I used gray thread for piecing and had planned on changing the bobbin thread to a coordinating colour but only remembered after I was more than 80% around the perimeter so I left it the way it was.  I would have been better with green thread in the bobbin.  Next time!!  I added velcro to the back flaps but should have staged it before I sewed them into place because I did not realize how much the slope of the shoulders would affect the angle of the two back pieces. It does have some adjustment so I will leave as it is and see if I get any feedback.  I inherited my Mom's button collection when she moved so I was able to find a set of buttons that were a perfect colour for the front tab.  I handstitched them into place with gray thread being careful to hide the stitches as much as I could on the back which worked quite well because of the center seam.  This bib can certainly be used on both sides which makes it more vesatile and had I thought about it I could have put a tab on both pieces and buttons down both sides sewn back to back.  Next time!!  

This little bit of  hand stitching is all that I will get done today!!  It has been a busy week and next week will be much that same with out of the house commitments every day of the week!!   I am linking to Kathy's Slow Sunday Stitching.  Therese

New phone case

A new phone ( new to me ) requires a new phone case.  This is the one I made for my old phone.   This phone is larger than the old one and I wanted it to slide more easily into my purse so I chose a polyester fabric for the outside.  This is outdoor furniture fabric so is quite rugged and will stand up to the wear and tear of lots of use.  I used a light aqua flannelette for the inside of the case to give it a bit of softness and it will be gentle on the surfaces of my phone.  I cut two pieces 4.5" x 14", laid the good sides together and stitched them together on both ends.  I pressed the seams and added a line of top stitching in a dark red thread.  I did forget to put in my loop with the D ring so I cut a slot in the seam and 

added it afterwards and added a bit of backstitching to reinforce that area.  I found a decorative stitch on my sewing machine which combined a very short zigzag with a few stitches of a longer zigzag which I thought would nicely finish the two side edges.  I stitched the edges really close so the stitching would be outside of the edges of the fabric to really make a neat edge.  I really like how it turned out and would certainly consider this stitch for doing any sort of applique in the future.   I hand stitched on a snap which fits just above the phone and will keep it safe in the case even if it gets jostled a bit.  I ran a dark red sharpie on the edge of the case over the stitching to dye the aqua threads that were visible under the stitching.  Worked really well.  Therese

 

Natural Fabric Webinar at Winnipeg Sews

 Just a note that Katherine has joined with Leila Kelleher to offer a Fabric Webinar which will cover how to identify and sew with natuarl fabrics!!! You can check out the details on her website by following the link below!!

Winnipeg Sews

I think it will be an invaluable resource for buying fabric or clothes second hand such as at thrift stores and garage/estate sales, etc.  Invite a few friends to join you and make a play date to watch the Fabric Webinar together!!!  I will be there!!

Therese

Slow Stitching Projects - cats - Q2 ( row 5 & 8) and butterflies

 I have finished row 8 of the second quilt of cats!!  I perused my blog to find that I had not posted row 5 so it is the top one and row 8 is the bottom one.  I have really enjoyed working on these cats but I am taking a little break.  I have prepped some butterflies and cut out squares for boats and apples this week.  I will have to find applique patterns for them and get them cut out so I will have a bit of variety for the next while.  I am not even sure how many rows I have in each quilt but there seems to be a small pile yet to go.  I do have quite a few that I can incorporate into my next quilt and I do have bright fabrics set aside for that so that will be in the works shortly.  

I will be slow stitching butterflies today.  These were die cut using my Big Shot and the Stampin UP Beautiful Butterflies Bigs Die.  I will be stitching them to squares of light blue cotton.  The body and antennae will be stitched in black.  

I am linking to Kathy's Quilts - Slow Sunday Stitching.  Check out the wonderful art being created by the participants in Kathy's challenge.  I find them to be most inspiring!! 

Check out the Natural Fiber Webinar I just signed up for at Winnipeg Sews!!

Therese

Birthday card with rolled candles, ribbon and a font greeting

 A birthday card for my oldest grandson who will be thirteen at the end of the month!!!! How time flies!  I have admired these rolled candles on cards over the years and decided now was the time because this card will be mailed in a parcel so how thick it is will not be an issue.  I rolled blue paper scraps around a wood skewer gluing as I went.  I put them aside to dry and worked on the flames.  Quite a few candles online had just wicks but I thought flames would be better.  

I cut them from variegated orange yellow tissue paper and then twisted the bottom so it could be glued into the top opening of the candles.  I added red watercolour to the back to give them a bit of a glow and also added a black line (sorry, thought of this later) to simulate the wick.  I added glue glitter glue to the fronts to make the shiny and glittery.  While those were drying I cut a kraft card to fit in a large envelope and found this great decorative paper which worked perfectly for the look I was going for.  I found a strip of brown card stock in scraps and tore both edges.  

I embossed it with letters and glued it over the background paper.  The greeting is a fun font which I laser printed and then embellished with watercolour so it would better coordinate with my card.  I trimmed the outside edges with deckle decorative scissors and then used my distress tool to roughen up the edges a bit more.  I added four lines of paper piercing with my pattern tracing wheel.  I added a gray ribbon from the left to below my greeting and three little ribbon flags on the right hand side of the greeting. I added to my card using 3D foam tape.  Finally I adhered my candles using slim strips of double sided tape.  I am very happy with how it turned out!!  Therese

Fabric wrap for a gift of cards

 I made this little fabric wrap up for a set of four cards I made up for a friend who was willing to share some of her garden bounty - a bag of Evans cherries from her freezer!!  Excellent!!  I made bavarian and a crisp with half of the bag this morning so we will have delicious desserts for a few days!!  This piece of fabric was 13.5" x 13.5" before I hemmed it and you can see that it is just barely big enough to tie a nice knot.  I think I will have to cut the next ones at least 14"-15".  I really like the patter and texture of the fabric and may have enough to make one more.  I will be setting aside the scraps of this fancy fabric for doing crazy quilting.  I may have to share the bounty!!  Therese

Birthday card featuring runners on a fun tag, a distressed background and ribbon

A birthday card for one of my grandson's with a birthday in February.  We have not seen them in a few years and we are looking forward to seeing them this summer.  The runners is a digital image from FLYCLIPART.  I designed the tag in Corel Draw and added the runner and the greeting then laser printed it.  After trimming I chose a fun distressed background for my large blue card.  I embossed a strip (CB) of brown cardstock with torn edges added a yellow ribbon and added it to my card using double sided tape.  The tag was quite stark in comparison to my background so I decided to distress it.  I cut a mask for the runners and then sanded the surrounding are.  I added yellow watercolour and let it dry.  Then, I stamped the area with a homemade stamp cut from scrap rubber which gave it a nice distressed look.  I removed the mask and smudged on some gray, green and blue watercolour to finish off the background.  I used black watercolour to add a shadow and surface below the runners.  Worked out really well!!  I punched a hole in the tag.  To add it to my card I ran a short piece of the same yellow ribbon behind the one on the tag and pulled both ends to the front of my tag.  Worked so well!!!  I trimmed the ends of the ribbon and then added 3D foacm tape behind the tag to keep it where I wanted it.  So happy with how it turned out!! Therese

Christmas cards with Christmas trees doodled onto bright watercolour paper

I made 8 little doodled trees with my strip of green & blue watercoloured paper.  I decided to frame my little doodled trees with wonky black paper which I cut with my wavy cutter.  I adhered my trees to the black layers with double sided tape.  I found this sheet of scrapbook paper that was pretty much the colour I needed to highlight the art I had created.  I got six pieces from the sheet and still needed two more so I watercoloured two turquoise paper backgrounds with yellow to bring about the colour scheme I needed.  They have less contrast than the others but I think they still work quite well.  I layered my backgrounds onto black card fronts and added my little doodled trees to them using 3D foam tape.  

Pretty happy with how they turned out.  Therese

 

Bright watercolour and some Christmas tree doodling

I have been wanting to join my sister's Watercolour Christmas cards challenge and had a bit of time this week to see what I could do.  I found these strips of watercolour paper from a previous project and thought I would start with those and see what I could get done.  I used acrylic inks to water colour the five strips.  I added plastic wrap and bubble wrap over the wet surfaces to create a bit of texture.  I decided to make Christmas cards with the green and blue strip so I cut it up into 3.5" pieces and then researched doodled Christmas trees to see what I could create on these little canvases!!  I found quite a few tutorials and also some stock images of doodled trees which were quite cute.  I decided to use a variety of what I found as inspiration and did up the following with a black fine tip marker.  I am most happy with the tree filled with swirls, the one made of circles and the one with lines and dots on the ends.  My bent over tree is the one I like the least because it does not quite look like I wanted - a little too thick at the top. I will be trying that one again because I really like the concept.  I did get a chance to turn these into cards yesterday afternoon.  You can check my next post to see what they turned out like!!!         Therese

 

Heart card with beautiful paper and a layered heart accent over beautiful ribbon

I made this card for DH for Valentine's!  We are cooking at home - chicken picatta and lemon spaghetti with salad and steamed asparagus!!! It will be great and we have chocolate lava cakes for dessert.  

I have had this piece of paper for quite a while.  I have been saving it for a project worthy of its beauty.  I decided the time had finally come!!  I created a large yellow green card to fit in an envelope in my stash.  I added a length of this beautiful soft ribbon to the paper before adhering it to my card front.  It is very shimmery in very deep luscious colours.  For my heart embellishement I started with the collaged heart - colourful tissue paper hearts collaged with sparkly white glue onto white tissue paper which I made up when I was doing up my tribute to front line workers last year.  I cut it out by hand using the same pattern I used for my book of colours for my youngest grand daughter.  I layered it onto some gold cardstock and trimmed it with scallop decorative scissors.  It was feeling a little naked so I checked my little stash of hearts and found this red and gold one that worked perfectly to fix that little problem.  To finish off my card I tied a short length of the same ribbon to the length on my card to simulate and bow and add my heart with 3D foam tape.   We need to celebrate all the loves in our lives!!!!!   Therese 
 

All occasion cards with a punched frame and silk flower embellishements

 I had a few extra card kits the other day when I was making these for my friend.  I decided to just make them up and add them to my stash of cards.  They have a punched frame which is embellished with layered silk flowers.  It was really interesting to make the punched frames which I have not done in quite a long time and my selection of punches has grown since.  I did have to play a bit with the size of the squares to get them to have space on the corners but generally 2.75" works well.  Some of my punches do not have a gap  - they punch right on the edge of the paper - so they did not work with this technique.  I embossed a strip of cardstock and slid into the punched slots which made the frame positionable which was kind of fun.  Therese