Something Borrowed Embellishments

There are times when how I feel just saturates what I create. Today’s project set is a perfect example of that.

Last night I finished a lovely book in a series I had previously enjoyed. I am a middle school librarian, so I have the perfect excuse to revel in young adult literature. Who am I kidding, I would read it regardless. I have always enjoyed reading what my children do and visa versa.

Love, true love, is an obvious theme here. Even though the series continues and I have to wait for the next novel, I was left all emotional and girlie and super in love. Hence, the color choices and such.

I used a whole sheet of 12 x 12 silver foil velum here. Two card fronts and a lovely bag. I poured out the chevron ribbon, because I love it so, and added a few elegant embellishments. I knew these cards could be for a variety of occasions, so I left the sentiment off the front. I will stamp the inside with just the right thing when I put them to work.

I might have to fill the bag with truffles or something lovely and give it to my husband. That sounds just right.

Have a creative day!

Moana

Let’s just say that my camera doesn’t always do me the best favors. It is pushing ten years of heavy use, guess that is to be expected. You get the idea though.

I was stumped for an idea, so I asked my youngest daughter for a little help. All I asked her for was a color, something to get me started. She said red, but not a love card. I took her challenge and had fun with it.

I don’t normally work in red, but I do like the results. I used two cut and ready card bases, retiring sad to say, for this set. One for the card and the other for the box. You could also make these from just one sheet.

I stamped on the velum with stazon and let it dry for a bit while I did the red stamping. I hid my adhesive under the stamping and my embellishments. Aren’t these just beautiful? When they went on sale I broke down and bought a couple of containers. So glad I did. They are also retiring.

Even though my camera didn’t help out too much today, I think you get the idea. Give yourself a challenge and see what happens. You might be pleasantly surprised.

Have a creative day!

Moana

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