Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Wedding card

Here's a card I made for DH's cousin who married this fall. I CASE'd it from the delightful Melissa Phillips (sorry, I can't seem to find a link for her card.) I have such a hard time combining pattern paper and "fancifying" my cards but following Melissa's lead really helped. I just love how it turned out - such soft creams and whites mixed with greens and a touch of pink.

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And here's a close-up of the embossed heart.

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Supplies:
Stamps: Celtic Heritage (Waltzingmouse Stamps)
Cardstock: White and Ripe Avacado (PTI)
PP: green floral (MME), green polka dot (PTI), peach floral (MME)
Other: embossing folder (Provo Craft), Labels 4 (Spellbinders), lace (American Crafts), vintage cream ribbon (PTI), corner rounder (corner chomper)

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Pocketfull of posies

A very long time ago I purchased a pocket-themed stamp set from CTMH. I love the concept and haven't dared to part with the set even though I haven't used it all that frequently. I made this card for my mom's birthday back in September. Hope you like it!

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The pocket is one I cut out of my son's infant-sized jeans. Every time he outgrew a pair I cut out the back pockets and have saved them ever since (he's now 7!) I always new I'd want to use it on a project - just didn't know what or when. lol

The card is a little bigger than an A2 but I don't recall the exact size - it's since been mailed and I didn't write it down. I do know, however, that it fits into a 5x7 envelope.

Here's a close-up of the flowers.


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Supplies:
Stamps: CTMH, Beautiful Blooms (PTI), Fancy Flourishes (PTI)
Paper: Fine Linen, Vintage Cream, Hibiscus Burst, Pure Poppy polka dot (all PTI), pink gingham (Amuse), vintage text from old book
Ink: Pure Poppy, Hibiscus Burst, Sweet Blush (PTI)
Other: Beautiful Blooms dies (PTI), pearls, jeans pocket, heart punch (SU!), pop dots, impression plate (SU!)