School's over.....

That is right! School is finished for the year and the kids are all excited about the summer filled with swimming lessons and backyard play. It will be a challenge to keep them busy for two months, but hubby and I will try our best. Okay ... maybe hubby will since he is with them all summer while I work. Hopefully the weather will be better than it has been.

I didn't get the chance to make teacher gifts this year, instead I chipped in for a class gift from all of the students. It sure made things easy!

I have been quite busy over the months making wedding invites ...

aren't they pretty colors! I didn't take pictures of them unfolded, because I wanted to keep the couple's wedding information private. The wedding itself will be on the beach so the invite has seashell details on the inside and the outside. I made the invites compact with a tri-fold and a belly band around it to keep it closed. The bride wanted a picture of them holding hands on the front to represent their union, I love that personal touch!

Will be back tomorrow!

Woohooo I'm done!

I spent the last two weeks making 200 wedding invites and I am happy to say that I am done! I did have fun making them even thought it was a large task. I had helpers and I a totally appreciate the help. You know who you are. My daughter was happy to help also. I must say that she and the cuttlebug became good friends.

For this large project I used Stardream Metallic Cardstock. What fabulous paper to work with. It was easy to stamp on and the ink from Close to My Heart worked like a charm, there was no beading, no smudging, and dried very quickly. Since I had to order a large quantity I went through an online wholesaler called Anchor Paper. They were wonderful to deal with, great customer service and fast delivery. Just as they promised I received the paper within 10 days from the order date and living in Canada that is fast especially coming from the US.

This invite measure 5"x7" and has an inside pocket for the RSVP card. On the outside, I had stamped and embossed the couple's monogram and added a crystal jewel to add an accent. I love how the bamboo stamped turned out. It is a very elegant image to use on a wedding invite.

I printed the words on translucent white vellum that looked beautiful against the white shimmery cardstock and stamped the image on the cardstock and on the the vellum to give that shadow look.

I don't think a will be making cards for a week...I am all carded out. hehehe...I now would love to work on my own stuff. Scrapbook the kid's pictures so that they have something to look at when they get older.
Supplies used:Stardream Metallic Cardstock, Close to My Heart Ink - Garden Green, Olive, Stamp - Inkadoo, Vellum, Cuttlebug, Nestabilities.

Day before moving day!

Thought I would post a few cards since I have not posted for a while. It's been a busy month with school finishing, and packing/moving. Did I mention that I hate moving. It is kind of bitter sweet really. It's exciting that we are moving to a new place and we can't wait! Okay so enough said, here is today's card.

I love how this card turned out. I made it for a wedding. Here is all that I used.

Paper: Bazzill Basics
DP: DWC, Chatterbox
Stamp: Close to My Heart-Celebrate Life, Joy Forever
Ink: Close to My Heart - Autumn Terracota, Daisy White, Cocoa
Accessories: Brown Velvet Ribbon

I like how the butterfly really stands out. I got a few Close to My Heart stamps and like to play with them. So much fun!

I think I want to keep this one...

Is it really Summer? I wouldn't think so cause the wheather has been really drab lately. No Sunny skies and lots of rain. That's the West Coast for yah...I guess that means more scrapping time. Who's complaining? hehehehehehe. Well....we are about half way packed and getting ready for our move in about two weeks. Can't wait! Until then I have many project on the go. Teacher gifts, wedding albums, cards and more! This week I've been working on an album for my Dad and finished a wedding album for a wedding that we are attending next weekend. This wedding album turned out so well that I am tempted to keep for myself. So instead I thought I would post it and share it. Enjoy!

For this I used:

Album: Making Memories

DP: Autumn Leaves, Chatter Box, My Minds Eye, Prima

Stamps: Cloud 9, Inkadoo

Accessories: Velvet Ribbon, Book Rings

For the front cover I inked and sanded the edges to give that finished look. I also had to stop hoarding my Designer Paper cause I just have way too much of it.

For the first page I stamped the couple's monogram in a deep Chestnut Brown color. It's amazing what ribbon can do for your pages, especially when it is velvet. So yummy to look at!

On the next following pages I added photo mats to hold 4x6 photos of the couples special day. I used Making Memories tear out sheets for journaling. What is an album without journaling? The photo mats are sized slightly bigger to add that framed look.

I also inked the sides of each page to match with the front cover and to keep the same theme going through out the album.

Instead of using a velvet ribbon for this layout I used a sheer ribbon to make it a little softer in appearance. And of course I added more room for journaling. Oh! And for DP I used DWC for this lay out. There is a little sparkle to this paper the camera did not catch it.

Okay...so I had to make a few layouts that were somewhat masculine looking. I tried not to add to many flowers to this one. I also inked the sides of the photo mats on this layout.

For these pages I added white velvet flowers. Can't really see them on here, but they are quite cute. I believe they are from prima.

Here is the last page. I made this album with not a lot of embellishments. I find that sometimes that is all I need. The patterned paper speaks for it self. Guess that is why I collect a lot of it. Hehehehe.

On the back cover I covered it with matching brown cardstock.

With this gift I will add photo adhesive and a black photosafe pen so that they can journal their thoughts and feelings.

Aww I wish I could keep this one. If I make another it won't be the same as this first. As I have found anways...

Tuesday's post...

Hope you all a great Easter weekend. I know I did. :-) We spent it at my parents and had a great Easter Dinner. It was also a nice break from work and had the chance to get some cardmaking done. Here is today's post!

I found some really elegant paper from American Crafts that would work great for Wedding Invites. I had fun playing with this paper last weekend.

Paper: Bazzill Basic
DP: American Crafts
Stamp: Inque Boutique
Ink: Adirondack - Hazelnut
Accessories: Ribbon
Tools: Corner Rounder

I folded this card three ways and stamped in the inside with a flourish and the same bird from the outside of the card. I did not capture the inside, but it is a really pretty design. I also used a sheer ribbon on the outside just to add a little something. I need to find more of this paper I got the last of it from my favorite LSS.