Here are 4 of the cards that I cut windows into to have the lighthouse mats for
these cards I posted yesterday. The BG pb&j line makes me think of the late 50's early 60's a kind of Mad Men on summer vacation vibe.
I was going for urban/kitschy/classic with this quad. I jazzed up the chipboard flowers and twig with Stickles. Everything is better with glitter, right? They each got a bow or knot in a red/white ribbon. Except the twigs. That one got a red twine bow. It just begged for a red twine bow. Eeek! I just love how these turned out. Who would think from these cards that mid-century usually gets a Snoopy style blechk from me!
So since I cut the hole for the window I had to fill it, but I didn't have enough paper to make it look pretty. Then I got the idea to use a different pattern for the inside of each card. Then I cut another cream paper to use as the liner for writing the message.
Not one for leaving paper white, I just had to stamp this mum on two corners of each liner before I adhered them to the inside. The stamp is from PTI's year in flowers mini set. This is about as clean lines as I can get...until you see tomorrow's post!!!!
If I'm going to go nuts with all the inside details I couldn't leave the envies naked. There's nothing sadder than a NAKED ENVELOPE. This stamp ended up getting used for the envies because it was still sitting on my table from when I made
this boxed set. I don't get it. Where are the cleaning fairies I ordered years ago? Did they get lost in the mail? I keep making messes and I end up being the one to clean those messes up. Well I guess being messy has paid off this time. LOL!
I plan on putting on my pearls and heels to wander blogland and spread love to y'all today. I can't wait to see what inspiring creations you've posted today!!
Moriah,
ReplyDeleteI totally remember the book 'if you give a mouse a cookie.' What a great analogy for our crafting needs. This lighthouse stamp and die is beautiful. I love what you did with this yesterday and today.
I'm also really bad about naked envelopes. I use all my creative energy on the cards and then usually forget the envelope. I need to be better about this!!! Thanks for good inspiration for pretty envelopes.
they look fantastic~love envelopes stamped also, just dresses everything up!!! Love them:):)
ReplyDeletethey are totally adorable and the envelopes makes it snazzy.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful and the envelopes really complete the look. :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Very beautiful, and the envelopes just complete the look.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and love all of the steps you took to get there! The matching envelopes are great too!
ReplyDeleteYou and I must have ordered the cleaning fairies from the same company. Mine have yet to arrive as well... Of course this shouldn't be a surprise since the laundry and cooking fairies were also a 'no show' :)
so beautiful! Love those envelopes too!
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic! I never remember to decorate my envelopes! I'm lucky to get the card done! Love Penny
ReplyDeleteI already feel bad that I barely ever decorate the inside of a card and now I'm guilt ridden about the 'streaking' envelopes...Shame on me!
ReplyDeleteThank you Moriah for the new perspective on decorating..your cards are delicious and summer and vibrant!
These are absolutely gorgeous!!! I am loving what you are doing with this line - had not seen it before but it is definitely a must-have!! Loving your envelopes too!! xoxox Cindy
ReplyDeleteFabulous work Moriah and envelopes too fantastic stamping well done Hugs Elaine
ReplyDeleteLove it!! They are so pretty!! Those envelopes are wow!!
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