Newlyweds Flower

The layout came from the Sweet Sunday 129 Challenge but I didn’t link it in time (oops!).  I’ve seen this flower in many projects lately and putting the paper through the textured impressions folder makes it easier to ruffle up and adds a natural texture.  To make it a little more suitable for the occasion, I used several pearls to accent the sentiment and a rhinestone brad to highlight the blossom of the flower.

Stamps: My Friend (#122587), Teeny Tiny Wishes (#115370)
Paper: Real Red, Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake
Ink Pad: Cherry Cobbler (#119669), Basic Black (#101179)
Punches: Large Oval (#119855), Decorative Label (#120907), Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border (#119275), 1 3/4″ Scallop Circle (119854), 3/4″ Circle (#119873)
Big Shot: Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (#119976)
Other Goodies: Basic Pearls (#119247), Circle Fire Rhinestone Brad (#109110), 1/2″ Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding Ribbon (#122330)

Brining Mr. & Mrs. Owl Closer

This is a twist of my last project for Mr. and Mrs. Owl.  This one brings them closer to join their ‘wings’.  The colours of the hears on the owls aren’t showing up that well but in case you’re wondering, one is in Marina Mist and the other is in Wisteria Wonder so it’s definitely for Mr. and Mrs. !

Stamps: Tiny Tags (#118091)
Paper: Chocolate Chip, River Rock, Tangerine Tango, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Paisley Petals DSP, owls’ hearts: Marina Mist, Wisteria Wonder
Ink Pad: Cherry Cobbler (#119669), Old Olive (#102277)
Punches: Owl Builder (#118074), Heart to Heart (#119881), Itty Bitty Shapes (#118309), 2 1/2″ Circle (#120906)
Other Goodies: Pear Pizazz 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon (#122330), Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Write Marker (#120970), Crumb Cake Stampin’ Write Marker (#120967), Stampin’ Sponges (#101610), Crimper (#101618)

Accordian Flower Wedding Cards

Here is the second of the wedding card series.  It’s actually a case from a double pocket card with an accordian flower that I saw on Youtube and I put those 2 elements together.  It’s a little tricky to adhere the flowers down at the beginning but put something with a bit of weight on it and hold for a few minutes while you work on the other part of the card.  You can very well substitute a different color for the butterflies and ribbons and replace the middle of the accordian flower with a large brad.  I’m thinking of doing a class with this series.  Anyone interested?

Stamps: Wedding Sweet (#115466), Teeny Tiny Wishes (#115370)
Paper: Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Marina Mist, Elegant Soiree DSP (retired), butterflies: Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, Rich Razzleberry
Ink Pad: Crumb Cake (#121030), Marina Mist (#119668), Early Espresso (#119670)
Punches: Scallop Edge Border (#119882), Scallop Trim Border (#118402), Scallop Circle (#119854), 1 1/4″ Circle (#119861), Ticket Corner (#119867), Word Window (#119857), Modern Label (#119849)
Big Shot: Beautiful Wings Embosslits (#118138)
Other Goodies: 5/8″ Organza Ribbon (#114319), Cherry Cobbler 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon (#120992), Vanilla & Silver Hodgepodge Hardware (retired)

Entry for Challenges: Saturday Sketch Challenge 213,

Mr. & Mrs. Owl

Summer is Vancouver is also a popular time for weddings.  I know there are a handful of our friends who are tying the knot this year so I needed to start pumping out wedding cards.  The owl punch was perfect for such sweet occasions.  If you move the side panels, it moves the owls closer to each other like in the second picture.  And the way they look at each other just makes your heart melt.  I cased the idea of this peek-a-boo card from a project that I found here.  And when it’s flattened, it will still fit inside a standard envelope.  Tadaa!  Isn’t it great?  I decided to use the new In-Colors 2011-13 for this card.  I just totally LOVE how the colors came together!!!

The back of the card has a pocket for a tag to write a message and on the back of the tag is also a pocket for a gift card.  Cute and also practical!

Stamps: I {Heart} Hearts (#117010), Tiny Tags (#118091)
Paper: Calypso Coral, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White, beaks: Daffodil Delight, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip
Ink Pad: Calypso Coral (#122939), Island Indigo (#122937), Lucky Limeade (#122935), Pool Party (#122938), Wisteria Wonder (#122936)
Punches: Owl Builder (#118074), Heart to Heart (#119881), Itty Bitty Shapes (#118309), 2 1/2″ Circle (#120906), Small Oval (#120908), Double Rectangle (retired)
Big Shot: Little Leaves Sizzlits (#114511), Elegant Lines (#119277) & Square Lattice (#119976) Textured Impressions Embossing Folders
Other Goodies: Pear Pizazz 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon (#122330), Paper Piercing Tool

Entry for Challenges: Color Throwdown #151, My Time to Craft 149