Finally Finished

It seems like I've been working on this card/gift card/and box forever. I had a vision of the finished project, and this is nothing like it....That's ok though, because I do love it and I know Wendy will too.

I enjoy making these wedding cards, and usually I make them in white on white. After having been to Wendy's bridal shower, I realized the purple is her color....so...purple is the base of this creation.

I like dressing up the tissue with glittered tulle and by adding a Martha Stewart border punch.

The card front is very similar to the box top. I think it makes the creation look like a set, rather than many different styles. Am I boring or what? More Martha borders, Spellbinder heart, my computer and Prima flowers keep the theme going.

I made a pocket be hind the heart to hold the gift card, I made it using the Sizzix gift card die, and I covered it using the Martha punch and flowers I'd purchased at PSB. So that's the finished project. Below is where I started this morning....several hours later, I'm finished and ready to start the next project.

Which if you haven't already guessed is......

Starting my packing. In 23 days....We'll be on our way. We found a dog sitter that we hope will be able to stay most of the nights.....we haven't told the dogs yet....

Have a great holiday. For those over seas....it's Labor Day Weekend, which for us is the end of summer.

Hugs to All,

Mary

What's On My Work Desk? Glad you asked!

Good Morning.....My desk doesn't look too productive this morning, but it was buzzing with activity yesterday....today I'll be putting together a few of the items I cut out yesterday. So, here it is....
My friend Brenda came yesterday and she worked on a birthday card for my husband. I'll post that card on Friday, as his birthday isn't until tomorrow. She did a great job and I think surprised herself with her speed....If you knew her, you'd know that she is the queen of perfection and she really struggles to make every card perfect. Her cards are beautiful....

I think I must be hung up on twisted easel cards....I made one for my husband for his BD and yesterday decided to get busy on two of my best friend's husband's cards. I hope they don't mind getting the same card (they don't know each other, so I think it will be ok.)

I made a birthday for my step-granddaughter who is turning 17. I recently purchased Pink Paislee DP and I love it....so, I patterned this card after one I'd seen on the Flourishes blog page. I really liked the corner that was used and personalized the card using my computer and the Tango font. Of course I used Spellbinder dies, Cuttlebug embossing folder, Martha punches and EK Success border punch. ribbon and DP from Karen at Paradise Scrapbook Boutique. I liked how the card turned out, soooooo I made another this time adding Gina K to the mix.This card is for a friend who is having a 17 plus birthday. I hope she doesn't read my blog before Saturday....that's her BD. So, mum is the word...OK?In the past, I've talked about my friend Lynette. She is fighting the battle of her life and I am so proud of her...I've been trying to send cards of encouragement and this is the latest. To this card I used all of the above and added Prima pearls. Please keep Lynette in your prayers....she's one strong woman!

Here's a close up of my buddy's husband's card. I know it's not soooo masculine, but everyone who knows me knows, I make men's cards with flowers. Hey they deserve them too.... I made the flower using BossKut dies and curled the DP to fluff it up a bit....

Well, now you know what I've been up too....it's time to pop on over to Stamping-Ground to see what everyone else has been up to.

Have a great week...see you soon!

Hugs,

Mary