An Engagement, a Bridal Shower, and Then Marriage

Hello Crafty Friends!

Today I am sharing a set of cards I made for a very special occasion...marriage. I truly believe vows are important and once you make a commitment you need to keep working at them no matter how difficult times may get. Hopefully this couple that plans to marry will work at the life long journey.

Each card incorporates the color scheme...pink, cream, burlap, and/or lace. 

The engagement card...

Sorry the picture lighting was enhanced...not my favorite feature

Bridal Shower Card #1

Bridal Shower Card #2

Other Materials:

Sweethearts Cricut cartridge ~ wedding dress (p. 58) cut at 3 1/4"

Sweethearts Cricut cartridge ~ umbrella (p. 51) cut at 1 3/4"

Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cart ~ font cut at 1/2"

cream laces from Hobby Lobby

cream ribbon

burlap flowers by Paper Studio

silver gems

Swirl and woodgrain embossing folders

burlap

twine

I may be making cupcake toppers, place cards and other "stuff", but I still need to verify.

Until tomorrow when we share the new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas, which I do hope you will join us! I am not only going to be checking out what you submit, but I am counting down till Thursday afternoon which is when my summer vacation begins.

Stay Creative,

Georgiana  

Yeah, I Did It! But I Also Have a Craft Show Question...I Need Input!

One of my goals this week was to make some of those adorable pins that I have seen on Carri's and Sheryl's site. I finally made a couple today. Once I figured out which straight pins to use, choosing the colors to coordinate with the paper was easy. Carri suggested using Glossy Accent. Since I didn't have any I used my daughter's Mod Podge glue which worked great.

I had to make two Bridal Shower cards for the school secretary. Here is what I created.

My Mind's Eye paper ~ the spider's web

Sweethearts cartridge ~ lingerie p. 69 ~ 3"

Wild Card cartridge ~ sentiment p.79

Sizzix embossing folder

tan ribbon

straight pin and beads

 Challenge:

Paper Sundaes ~ Embossing

heidi grace designs paper ~ Floral with Definitions

black ribbon

stick pins and beads

burgundy gems

I head back to school tomorrow, but plan on working on cards each evening when I get home. There is a craft show on Saturday that I may be able to participate in. I am going to talk to the contact person tomorrow. The fee is either $20 or $25. The space is 10' X 10', but you have to supply your own table.

Does anyone know if this is reasonable? How many cards would be ideal to bring? Should they be separated by theme? How much would you charge? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

I went to the flea market this morning and found some 5" x 7" plastic bags to protect the cards. The fee was very reasonable...$1.50 for 50 bags with no S/H. When I went on-line last night I found some for $5, but the S/H was over $10. THAT'S CRAZY!

I sure do like how they are enclosed.

Take Care,

Georgiana