INVITATIONS AND BOXES

My friend Lela had a dinner party for 15 close friends.  She asked me to make the invitations.  Here they are:

 

 

The invitations were inspired from a project at Craft Project Central called Foldover Invitation.  I had to adjust the measurements for a 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of cardstock since I used Stampin' Up!'s brushed gold and brushed silver cardstock.  The couples and women invited got the gold invitation and the men got the silver.

The invitations measure 4 1/4" x 11, scored at 2" and 7".  The top flap is embossed with the Stripes embossing folder.  The contrasting inner layer is 3 14/16" and the actual invitation measures 3 10/16.

I used the Wedding Sweet stamp set and black and early espresso satin ribbon.

Lela also asked me to make a package for some postcards and appointment cards she was giving each invitee as gifts.  I didn't have enough brushed gold and silver to actually match the invitations with the boxes. So I used other cardstock.  Here they are:

 

  

 

Here are what the boxes look like on the inside:

 

The inside lid of the boxes are stamped with my name and other info.  The bottom of the box contains a compartment for the postcards and appointment cards.  The boxes are very elegant.  I learned how to make the boxes using Connie Stewart's boxes tutorials, including her box shim tutorial.

The finished box measures 4 1/2"W x 7 3/4"L x 1 1/2"D.  For the bottom of the box, start with cardstock measuring 10 3/4" x 7 1/2".  Score at 1 1/2" all around.  For the lid, cardstock measures 9 1/4" x 6", scored at 3/4" all around.  For the insert, cardstock measures 4 7/16" x 10 9/16".  Score at 2", 3 1/2" and 5".

Maybe one day I will do a video...I'm working on it!  Thanks for stopping by.

Cardstock:  Naturals Vanilla, Neutral Textured Assorted Pack

Paper:  Mocha Morning Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Early Espresso, Basic Black

Accessories:  Designer Frames Big Shot Dies, Velvet Vanilla Ribbon, Quilted Early Espresso Ribbon, 1/4" Grosgrain basic black ribbon, Early espresso satin ribbon, Basic black satin ribbon, Crochet trim victoria ribbon,

HOST A STAMPIN' UP! WORKSHOP!!!!

Dates: November 1-December 15, 2011

Details
Hostesses will receive an additional $35 in free Stampin' Up! products when they hold a workshop totaling $350 or more (excluding tax and shipping)! This is in addition to all the other benefits they already get as a Stampin' Up! hostess.

If your hostess' workshop sales total is	Your hostess earns hostess dollars		It's Good to Be the Hostess	Total Free Stampin' Up! Merchandise	Plus, hostesses earn full-priced items at 50% off
$350	$50	+	$35	$85	---
$400	$65	+	$35	$100	1 item
$500	$80	+	$35	$115	2 items
$750	$120	+	$35	$155	3 items
$1,000+	$160 plus 15% of amount over $1,000	+	$35	$195 plus 15% of amount over $1,000	4 items

Things to Remember

• Only customer, demonstrator, and workshop order types qualify for this promotion. Online orders do not qualify.
• Orders must be $350 or more to qualify.
• Orders larger than $350 are not eligible for additional hostess free merchandise dollars. For example, a $700 workshop does not receive $70 in additional dollars. All orders over $350 always receive $35 in additional free hostess dollars.
• Hostesses may use their additional $35 in free merchandise on any catalog/mini catalog products.
• Qualifying orders must be placed by the following deadlines:
  • Phone: Thursday, December 15, 2011; 6:50 PM (MT)
  • OEX: Thursday, December 15, 2011; 11:50 PM (MT)

Click HERE to Host your workshop

NOVEMBER 2011 CLASS

clMy November class comes direct from Craft Project Central:

It is a lovely Card Gift Set!

This card set consists of a 4 cards, a box to hold the cards and a lovely belly band to keep it all together.  It features Stampin' Up!'s lovely Spice Cake Designer Series Paper from the Holiday Mini Catalog:

It also features Stampin' Up!'s basic pearls, Lace Ribbon Border Punch and the lovely and versatile wood stamp set Oval All:



Class partipants will get the Oval All stamp set, a set of basic pearls and 1/2 pack of the Spice Cake designer series paper.

$30.00 per person. Materials fee due Nov 7, 2011
cash, check or paypal

Class:  Sat, November 19, 2011
2pm – 6pm
2448 Sun Valley Circle
Silver Spring, MD  20906
301-802-0682



BIG SHOT PROMOTION EXTENDED THROUGH NOVEMBER 11, 2011!!!

Now is a GREAT time to join Stampin' Up!!  If you've ever wanted one a BIG SHOT cutting and embossing machine, you can earn it FREE now through November 11, 2011!!!  Click on the BIG SHOT image on the side bar and see all the fun details!

DSP Envelopes!

Stampin' Up!'s August Designer Series Paper promotion is in full swing!  Did you order yours yet?  Wondering what you'll do with all of it?  Here's an idea:

ENVELOPES!!!  Thes are graduation invitations I made with my friend Connie.  The young lady graduating wanted the colors lime green, fuscia and orange.   Here's the inside:

The envelope IS the invitation.  The envelope fits standard A2 card.  I just attached the invitation to the back of the envelope and left the flaps open.  The closure is velcro.



Isn't it cute?  Making DSP envelopes are a GREAT way to use all the DSP you can get from this month's special.  The great thing about this envelope is you can turn it to be pouch style as well:

This envelope is the same style as the A2 one, but it is a little larger to accommodate the bulky card I cased from Dawn Olchefske.  The finished size of the envelope is 5x7.  Other than the size, it is exactly the same as the graduation envelope but it folded differently!  Isn't that cool?  Here's a picture of the 5x7 in the regular envelope orientation:

The card is CASEd from my Upline Corene Brown.  Here's the 3x3 version:

I used the retired Sweet Pea paper.  I loved that paper!  Here's the rear view of the envie and inside of the card:



How adorable!  All the envelopes can be configured in regular envelope or pouch style.  I figured out the dimensions for a 5x7 finished envelope (great for cards with embellishments), A2, 5x5, 4x4 and 3x3.  I'm still working on the envelopes for 3 1/2 x 5 and 3x6...just haven't had the opportunity.  These envelopes will be super easy when Stampin Up! debuts a FABULOUS new tool in September!  

I hope to do a video for this in the future.

Another month has gone by, oh my!!!

Well, another month has gone by and I haven't posted.  Well, I'm still here and I've been VERY busy.  I have been making projects, but haven't had an opportunity to post them.  But I will!!!  Tonight, I want to post the newest Stampin' Up! promotion.  Its a goody:



Dates: August 1-31, 2011

Promotion Details: During August, your customers will get a FREE package of Designer Series Paper when they buy three! Encourage them to use this limited-time offer to stock up on all their favorites, including brand-new designs from the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog.

THAT'S RIGHT, this is your opportunity to stock up on the FABULOUS Designer Paper from Stampin' Up!  Have you seen them? If not, click on the 2011-2012 catalog on the left side bar and see for yourself.  Or, for more information, click on the link below:

http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/B3G1Free_US_flyer_0811.pdf

IT'S A NEW STAMPIN' UP! YEAR

Wow, time certainly flies.  I have been a busy bee and unable to keep up with my blog.  I will do better.  It's already time for the new Stampin' Up! catalog.  Have you seen it? Click on the link at the sidebar to preview it.  Interested in receiving your own 2011-2012 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog?  It's $9.95 and WORTH EVERY PENNY.  It's beautiful with lots of great project ideas.  Shoot me an email (link on right side bar) and I'll send you one.

Anyway, I have been working on projects, just unable to post.  Here is a card from one of my favorite sets in the new cattie:

Card Inside and Envelope Flap

Sorry for the blurry image.  My inspiration came from a card I saw on Monica Gale's blog.  I LURVE her blog.  Here are the images in the set.

Uncharted Territory
Clear-Mount Stamp
120456

Price: $14.95

Wood Mount
116952
Price: $19.95