April Blog Hop

I am so thankful for this blog hop, otherwise you may never see me on here! Life has been busy like a bee on crack, so I haven't had any free time to take for stamping or crafting (other than the wedding invites you're about to see.)

I was commissioned to make 130 of these darling invitations. The bride, her mom, and I worked together to transform her mind's design into a real life paper one. I love her concept and had fun making these (as proven true by the glue on my fingers when I was done).

Front

 

Inside (with info blurred out)

Supplies used:

Cardstock: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Naturals Ivory

Punches: Decorative Label, 1" Circle

Stamp set: Farm Life

Supplies: Hemp twine, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Powder Pals, Gold embossing powder, Black embossing powder, Tombow

Other: Retired alphabet set, retired punches (slit, notch, double circle), Burlap

Part of my crazy spring has involved getting back into my exercise routine by walking outside. I was loving looking at all the blooms, until the rain we've gotten recently beat them back into submission for a while. So, I decided for my 3-D project to make my own flower box. The great thing about this box is that it will transport easily to work with me, and I can't kill the flowers! (unless the cat tries eating them)

For the box, I cut out two of the Fancy Favor dies, and glued them together inside out so they score lines didn't show. For the "dirt" I ran Chocolate Chip through my Paper Crimper (which I haven't used in about 6 years), and then ran that through my shredder! 

I love the new Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper, which can be purchased as a sneak peek this month. Also, the Summer Smooches fabric brads can only be purchased in April. Aren't they fun?

Supplies used:

Card stock: Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Wisteria Wonder, Chocolate Chip

DSP: Flirtatious, Summer Smooches

Punches: Mixed Bunch

Ribbon: Melon Mambo 1/2" Scallop Dots, Old Olive 1/8" Taffeta, Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seam Binding, Whisper White 5/8" Organza

Supplies: Big Shot, Fancy Favor XL die, XL cutting plates, Paper Crimper, Brights collection Buttons, Summer Smooches fabric brads, Glue Dots, Distressing Kit

Other: packing peanuts

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoy the rest of our April blog hop!

1. Shellie G. of Creative Electica
2. Annie L. of Love Me Cards
3. Pam S. of Stampin' in the Sun!
4. Nancy B. of Lady Stamps a Lot
5. Anji C. of Altered Scraps Blog
6. Rose C. of Stamp with Rose
7. Tonya B. of Stampin' with Tonya
8. Dawn S. of Dawn's Creative Chalet
9. Patricia T. of Sunnyone Stampin'
10. Heather W. of Heather's Stampin' Blog
11. Pamela W. of Stinky Tofu
12. Linda O. of Stamp at Linda's
13. Marla R. of Marla's Stampin' Spot
14. Darcy J. of DJ's Stampin' Place
15. Nicole B. of Creations by Mommy
16. Pam S. of Sunny Girl Scraps
17. Kim R. of Stamping with Kim