Blushing Bridal Decorations

I have never given a bridal shower before and was very happy to be able to throw one for my dear friend Jessica who is marrying one of the best men I have in my life.  I adore his whole family and was happy to meet Jessica's family and friends, which only confirmed how fun and loving she is and how wonderful they are as well!

I could gush on them all for hours but I want to gush on myself for a minute!  :)  For the past week I've been working on getting the decorations completed.  Between My Digital Studio, my current and retired supplies, and swaps and knowledge gained at Convention 2013, I was able to put together a pretty fun spread of party materials!

Let me know which one is your favorite!

LOVE BANNER

Supplies:

• Paper: Blushing Bride, Basic Gray, Whisper White
• Ink: Basic Gray (pad & refill), Blushing Bride (pad & refill)
• Stamp Set: Love & Laughter
• Accessories: Big Shot and cutting mats, Magnetic Platform, Heart Framelits, Simply Scored, Perfect Print Embossing folder, Adorning Accents Embossing Folders, Silicon Mat, Glue Gun (non-SU), Blushing Bride Ribbon Stitched Poly (retired), Dimensionals, Sponge, Scissors, Glue Dots, and Adhesive

Craftastic Notes:

• When doing the banners, remember that the alcohol will bleed a little - my "L" is purposely covered a little bit.  Spray from about 6 inches and wear gloves if you are using a permanent ink.
• If you make rosettes using cardstock, they have a tendency to tear.  You can fix this by cutting up 1/2 inch on each seam - then it doesn't look like it's ripping and adds an interesting dimension to it.
• Use white Baker's Twine, a sponge, and an ink pad to transform the twine to any color needed for your project. 
• Thank you to Sara for showing us how easy these were at Convention 2013. 

ADVICE CARDS

Supplies:

•     _Designer Kits\2012 Fresh Flowers - embellishments\Calendar - f6
•     _Designer Kits\Storytime\Storytime - lines 2, Color = 0,0,0

Craftastic Notes:

• I created an 8 1/2 x 11 scrapbook page and then inserted a 3.5 x 5 photo box on the page.  I filled it with the Blushing Bride color and then layered the journaling lines on it.  Then when I put the flower on the corner, it was the same color so it just covered up the lines in the corner.

 BRIDAL NAPKINS

 

 

Supplies:

• Paper: Shimmer White, Basic Gray, and Blushing Bride
• Accessories: Big Shot and Mats, Oval Framelits (3rd smallest), Large Oval Punch, 1 1/4 Circle Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Blushing Bride Pleated Satin Ribbon (retired), Paper Piercing Tool & Mat, Mini Silver Brads, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, and Scissors

 

Craftastic Notes:

• Thank you to the mystery swapper at Convention that gave me a sample in black of this project.  Your name wasn't on it but I'd love to give you credit.  We'll just have to settle for the lovely demonstrator that made my day on that Friday!
• When doing the napkins, fold the napkins to a point and then insert in the back of the dress form and fold over the "belt" and hold with a glue dot.
• These would look great with our clay flowers on them - I just wasn't patient enough to wait for enough of them to dry!

 

DOOR SIGN

 

Supplies:

• Designer Series Paper\_Designer Kits\2010 In Color Patterns - designer series paper\Blushing Bride Polka Dots
• _Designer Kits\2012 Fresh Flowers - embellishments\Calendar - f6
• Alphabet & Numbers\Simple Letters\Simple Letters - j, e, s, s, i, c, a, Fill Color = BLUSHING BRIDE 243,182,177

 

Craftastic Notes:

• I put this on the door with dimensionals so it would peel off without harming the paint on my door.
• The background is a designer paper that I changed the opacity to 20% - this gave me a slight design without me having to compete with the Blushing Bride elements.

 

NAME TAGS and PLACECARDS

Supplies:

• Placecards: _Designer Kits\2012 Fresh Flowers - embellishments\Calendar - f6 & photo box filled with Blushing Bride cardstock.
• Nametags: Whisper White & Blushing Bride cardstock, Oval Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Dimentionals, and Adhesive.

Craftastic Notes:

• Once I created one of these in the right size using a cardstock layer on an 8 1/2 x 11 page, I was able to copy and paste them to put 8 on a page and have the same text.  They measured 2 x 3 which was perfect to go on the food and by the beverages. 
• The Name tags were just the Large Oval and the Decorative Label punches.  Then I put a dimensional on the back of them so they could put them on their cups and also on their shirts so everyone could know everyone!

THE OVERALL LOOK! 

 

I've had a craftastic day, I hope you have one too!

Stacy

Bridal Decorations Tomorrow

I have been busy crafting this week but haven't been able to post what I've worked on. Please check back in tomorrow for the decorations I've made for a Bridal Shower I'm hosting.  I've been too busy finishing them to take pictures and too busy trying to finish my last full week of work and Callie's swimming lessons to write about them!

I have to say that I've typically just used my Stampin' Up! supplies for card making and My Digital Studio for scrapbooking.  I don't really do 3D or home décor very often.  Maybe that is tied to having a toddler and not having the time to finish a project when a card is so quick!  When Jessica came into the craft cave, she identified her wedding colors as Blushing Bride, Night of Navy, and Basic Grey.  It's been a fun color palette to work with.  From invitations to thank you notes, I've been able to use current and retired supplies to make some cute projects (IMO).  I made bridal napkins, a Love Banner, name tags, advice cards in MDS, and a welcome sign in MDS as well. 

At least now I can focus on baking two more kinds of breakfast breads and making fruit kabobs, once I finishing cleaning the house that is!  Anyone seen Conlyn?  Oh yeah, he's at the Boise Open..... ;)  That's why I haven't felt bad spending his hard earned money on this shower.  :)

I hope when you see them all, you think they are cute as well!

Have a craftastic day,
Stacy

It's Digital Tuesday - July 23rd, 2013

It's digital Tuesday and that means Stampin' Up! has released the next round of downloads.  I realize that with my Convention prep, I missed the downloads from last week so I'm including those too!

Before I get into the downloads, I wanted to thank those that were able to attend my first ever MDS Basics class yesterday.  I'm glad you could hear me over Callie's participation.  :) My Digital Studio is an amazing product and does not require you to be technically minded to use it.  Those taking my classes receive access into a Facebook forum to share questions and ideas and offer encouragement about the software (and share photos of your cute families and projects!)  The basics classes are always free and can be scheduled according to your availability.  Please contact me today if you would like to walk through it using the FREE TRIAL. 

I will be having an advanced class on September 9th at 3-5pm that covers converting templates, calendars, and free form tools.  To do the advanced class, you must have the basics class so you know the basics!

Many ask me why I prefer MDS for scrapbooking.  The answer is simple: it's quick!  When we went to Arizona this past March, I was able to scrapbook my vacation while on my vacation and didn't have to worry about the TSA confiscating my supplies since all I needed was a laptop. Stampin' Up! has amazing print services that are now cost competitive and the books and cards I've printed through them have be professional and timely!

As a mom to a busy toddler, it also allows me to open up a page, throw a Callie quote on it and plug in the photo I know I just took before the memory and moment are gone.  Through templates and the content in the original download, you can quickly complete entire scrapbooks in record time and use the software to do your photo editing like cropping, removing red eye, or changing the tone on your pictures to black/white or sepia.  And you can either do it free for 30 days OR you can just buy the software for only $19.95.

Have I sold you on it yet?  I'll let the beautiful artwork from the design team close the deal.

 

July 23, 2013

 

Hello, Lovely Stamp Brush Set - 134852 - $5.95

Party Premiere Ensemble - 134762 - $19.95

 

 Post Card Stamp Brush - 134803 - $2.95

 Rise & Shine Pocket Cards - 134841 - $5.95

 Soho Subway Designer Series Paper - 134845 - $4.95

World Map Stamp Brush - 134802 - $2.95

7/16/2013

 

Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper - 134847 - $4.95

Birthday Cake Stamp Brush - 134851 - $2.95

 

Cycle Celebration Stamp Brush Set - 134850 - $3.95

 

 

Eastern Elegance Designer Series Paper - 134846 - $4.95

 

 

 Lots Of Thanks Stamp Brush Set - 134804 - $5.95

Yippee Skippee Stamp Brush Set - 134856  - $3.95

 

 

 

I hope you see something you like.  I am grabbing Yippee Skippee so I can have that happy sentiments for my Walla Walla pictures and the pocket cards for my new divided paper protectors from the Seasonal mini so I can scrapbook this weekend's outdoor movie with the family!

 

My Digital Studio makes it easy to get inspired and to enjoy the art of scrapbooking!

 

Have a craftastic day,

Stacy