How to Make a Simple Thank You Card

Creating handmade thank you cards is a wonderful way to show appreciation with a personal touch. Whether you're thanking a friend, family member, or just someone who has helped you, a handmade card instantly makes the message feel more heartfelt. In this simple project, we’ll create an elegant thank-you card featuring beautiful LetterPress details and delicate butterflies. It’s a quick design that combines soft textures, subtle sparkle, and dimension for a card that looks impressive but is easy to make.

Product List

• Gemini II
  
• Guillotine
  
• Scoreboard
  
• Reverse Tweezers
  
• Wax Pick Up Tool
  
• LetterPress
  
• LetterPress Plates – Thank You
  
• LetterPress Inkpad – Jet Black
  
• Floral & Flutter Dies
  
• 8” Circle Nesting Dies
  
• Linen Card in varying shades of pink
  
• Linen Card – White
  
• White Card Blank
  
• Multi-Purpose White Card (for die-cut circle)
  
• Vellum
  
• Gems
• All-Purpose Glue / Tape Pen
  

How to Make the Card

Step 1: Create the Card Base

For the mats and layers, cut a piece of pink linen cardstock to 4⅝” x 6⅝” and a piece of white linen cardstock to 4½” x 6½”.
Layer the white piece on top of the pink panel and attach them. Then adhere this layered panel to your card blank.

Step 2: Die-Cut the Feature Circle

Using the Circle Nesting Dies, choose a circle that fits your LetterPress plate nicely ( 3¾” wide). Die-cut the circle from Multi-Purpose White Card using your Gemini II.

Step 3: Add the LetterPress Sentiment

Place the “Thank You” LetterPress plate into the LetterPress platform and position it so the design will sit nicely within the die-cut circle.
Ink the plate using the Jet Black LetterPress Inkpad, then run it through your machine to create the beautifully pressed sentiment.

Once complete, adhere the circle towards the top of the card, ensuring an even border along the top and both sides.

Step 4: Create the Butterflies

Use the Floral & Flutter Dies to cut butterflies from pink cardstock and vellum.
Gently pinch the wings to add movement and dimension.

Arrange the butterflies around the sentiment to find the perfect placement before gluing. When you're ready, apply adhesive and attach them to the card.

A helpful tip: reverse tweezers are useful for holding the delicate butterflies while you add glue and position them on your project.

Step 5: Add the Sparkle

Apply a small amount of glue to the centre of each vellum butterfly.
Using a wax pick-up tool, carefully place small gems into the glue.

Allow everything to dry completely.

Finishing Touches

And just like that, your elegant thank you card is complete! The combination of linen cardstock, the LetterPress sentiment, and delicate layered butterflies creates a design that feels both classic and special. 

Why not experiment with different colour palettes or sentiments to create a whole set of beautiful cards? Once you start making them, you’ll find it hard to stop! ✨