Fun and Easy Summertime Pocket Letter

I think the pocket letter light bulb finally came on for me! I’ve been doing pocket letters that take me DAAAYZ to complete and they really took everything out of me. Then yesterday I saw a video by my friend Rebekah (YT: IAMMAMA24) and something just clicked! She made pocket letters seem easy breezy, and she shared lots of tips and tricks too.

I was able to whip up this refreshing, summer themed pocket letter in just 4 hours (that’s a huge improvement over 4 days). 😛 I used papers from the Pebbles “Sunny Side” collection and the American Crafts “Dear Lizzy Neopolitan” collection. I did tons of fussy cutting of banners, ribbons, cut-aparts, etc. and then added stickers, enamel dots, wood veneer pieces, Glossy Accents (well you get the idea). I picked everything with an eye toward keeping everything fresh, summer-themed, and bright with lots of polka dots, ginghams and florals. It was super fun and easy!

The following is a video share of the project:

This pocket letter is being entered into the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Work It Wednesday Refreshing Challenge
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Going Dotty Challenge
Simon Says Stamp Monday Summer Challenge (Top 3 Winner)
Through the Craft Room Door Anything Goes Challenge
613 Avenue Create Anything Goes Challenge

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you are having a wonderful crafty day! WOOF

11 Comments

Virginia L. on July 5, 2015 at 2:51 pm

BEAUTIFUL ensemble of the pocket cards! They are so pleasing to the eyes! Well done! Thanks so much for playing Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “We’re Going Dotty” Challenge!

Michelle on July 5, 2015 at 6:24 pm

I love, LOVE pocket letters! You did a great job with this. The glittered edge is a brilliant touch! I’m thrilled that you shared your work with us this week for the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. To the best of my knowledge, you’re the first person to share a pocket letter with us. Thank you!
~Michelle

Maura on July 5, 2015 at 7:20 pm

Way cool! I have just been hearing about these from a friend, so it’s great to see it here. Your summer themed pocket letters is delightful, bright and cheery! Thanks for joining us for the Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge.

CraftyPaws on July 13, 2015 at 9:45 pm

Thanks so much for picking my pocket letter as a spotlight project! I am beside myself thrilled! Big hugs, Kristina
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Becca Cruger on July 5, 2015 at 11:35 pm

Awwwww it’s so bright and pretty and fun! Love all the glittery elements and I’m glad you’re having a good time with your pockets!

CraftyPaws on July 13, 2015 at 9:47 pm

Thanks Becca! I really did enjoy this one–finally! LOL tf stopping by! Hugs, Kristina
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Zora on July 6, 2015 at 3:27 pm

What a great ATC work.Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work with us at TTCRD this week and hope to se you again in our next challenge// Zora DT

CraftyPaws on July 13, 2015 at 9:50 pm

I love working on ATCs–even better if I can include a pup. LOL
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Mary Elizabeth on July 11, 2015 at 11:36 am

Wow! This is so bright and fun and doable!! I really have never heard of pocket letters (I am so behind in the crafting world). What a great idea! Love your eye for color and coordinating patterns. Definitely a shining summer make. Congrats on you win over at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!! — Mary Elizabeth

debstamps on July 13, 2015 at 4:12 pm

Such wonderful fun here!

CraftyPaws on July 13, 2015 at 10:04 pm

Thanks so much Deb! This was fun and my friend really liked it! 🙂 YAY
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