Elegant Anniversary Ensemble

Sorry its been so long since my last blog post. So much going on around here lately. Because of the busy schedule and having difficulties with blogger, I have not done too much crafting/ blogging. The air is starting to feel cooler. Fall is definately around the corner. Hopefully, I will have more time to do some crafting/ blogging. Here is a quick and easy altered frame and card I made for friends' anniversary. I love the monochromaticcolor scheme. Creme on creme is so elegant and beautiful...isn't it?

card: CONFETTI CREME #102835 and VERY VANILLA #101650 cardstock. ELEGANT LINES TEXTURED EMBOSSING FOLDER #119277. Frame is FOUR FRAMES #123442 Love verse from retired SU set. Misc lace, silk ribbon, and paper rose. 



I wrapped more silk ribbon and lace around pewter frame  I found at Target for next to nothing. I  attached another paper rose to match the card. I guess I should have took the cheesy advertising photo out before I took the picture, huh?

Tropical Luau Ensemble

All materials are Stampin' Up!
Finally got around to posting some pictures of some projects I made at my last Open House at the end of June. The ladies made the tag and the small take-out style box. I added the adorable coconut drink vessel and the card to make the ensemble complete.
MOST MATERIALS USED FROM SUMMER MINI CATALOG: Island Floral Bigz Die #118871, Island Oasis Party Favor Boxes #117178, Island Oasis Designer Series Paper #117173, Tropical Party Cear stamps #120081, Scallop Circle Punch #119854, Rhinestone Brads (Square Ice) #109113
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Once flowers/ leaves were cut on the Sizzix machine,  I distressed/ shadowed the edges with classic ink in the same color (rose red/olive green)  I then used a bone folding tool to curl the petals.  I threaded string through the small button, tied in a knot,  and attatched button to the center with a glue dot. I fell in love with this line of products once I saw them in the catalog.  They are so bright, happy, and cheerful.