Cutting Edge Magaine DT Project - Money Envelope Project

Hi All,

As i was going through a list of al the projects that I have created blogs for I came across some posts that I had not shared.  This is one of them...


Hi Everyone,

Yes I know it has been a bit over a week since I have posted but a lot has transpired.  First, I GOT A GAZELLE!!!!  I am super excited!  And it is up and running.  It took a minute to do because I was facing opposition I needed a new/used computer so that it would not interferre with the main PC that Hubs uses to work on.  So got that squared away, finally, and I AM IN LOVE.. This is a beautiful machine and I am looking for things to cut.  :D  I have been working on projects in the meantime though.

Today I am showing a project with a wedding theme.  Being that wedding season is upon us.  I love everything about weddings except for the family drama ;).  Never the less, after purchasing the engagement present or bridal shower gift or the wedding gift for the happy couple, we tend to also give the newlyweds a bit of cash to help them start their new life.  And that is where the money holder comes in.  Instead of just giving a card I used my beautiful Gazelle, a phrase from Ms Kate Cuttables and a file from My Grafico to create this Money Envelope.  I love how this came out.  The file is set to be used as a vertical pocket.

I wanted to add a BIG sentiment so I cut the flap down just a bit so it matched the other side, glued it all together and viola!  I adore this project. Quick and easy and perfect.  This can be used for other occasions than just a wedding day but I just love how it came out.

I added some Distress ink to the letters to help them stand out and not blend into that beautiful lace.

What I used...

Cut Files: (envelope) My Grafico, (sentiment) Miss Kate Cuttables
Patterned Paper: (Autumn Leaves) Bellisimo
Ink: (Tim Holtz) Victorian Velvet
Embellishments:  (Trico) Burgundy and Ivory Mulberry roses, Fabric roses
(Recollections) Metal key 
(Ebay) Flat-back pearls
(Dress-It-Up) Vintage buttons 
(Bridal) Stamens 
(Offray) ribbon
(Luv Unlimited) Antique Style Lace

Mail A Bible Mini Album

Hi Everybody!

So the following blog was done quite some time ago (May I think) but because of the major computer issues I have had over the last couple of months, I was unable to upload this video.  I have been wanting to share this project with you all for some time now.  I took photos of the album and have posted them for you all to see.  So let me know what you think.  I really do love reading all of your feedback!

...What a wonderful Wednesday it is!  The Sun shining bright, - no rain - 70 degree weather, - no rain - I finished a project I was working on, - No Rain - The computer is acting right today and oh I almost forgot to mention - NO RAIN!!!!!!  Whooo Hoooo!!!!  :D  "Do a little dance; get down tonight (bomp bomp) get down tonight"

Today was the first day without cloudy skies and/or rain.  I am loving today.  So, I wanted to share my latest project of a mini that I finished for a friend.  For this mini I used vellum envelopes hubby and I received in the mail as a result of donating to "The Voice of the Martyrs".  They are a group that shares the Gospel message and provides Bibles to those in need in various parts of the world like Chine, Indonesia, Egypt, Cuba, etc.

Here are a few pictures from of the mini:

 

I hand rolled the peach flower and embellished the center with a flat back rhinestone.  Then I added three white roses to represent the Trinity.

This is what is inside the first envelope.  It is a brochure made from stamps around the world.  

Then you open the brochure; this is what the inside of the first brochure looks like.  Each brochure has photo mats, the card shown below for journaling and a pocket with extra tags for photos, notes, etc.


The back of the first envelope and the front of the second.

Back of the second and front of the third.

Back of the third and front of the fourth.


I really wish the video would upload.  If I can get it working I will upload for you all to see.

Thanks for spending some time with me today.  I am so grateful for it!!!

Kelli

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...Here's to a new day...

Brown Bag Greeting Card Mini Album

Hi Everyone,

Happy Wednesday!! I pray you are all having a fantastic Wednesday.  Well as I said in my last blog I have been working on lots of "Thank You" gifts.  You can never have too many thank yous!  So anywho, here is my most recent project.  I am also challenging myself to use the paper, card stock, embellies, etc that I currently have before I buy new stuff.  {I soo want to go shopping}  I am having so much fun making these.  They are a cross between my 'Brown Bag Greeting Cards' and a mini album.  Depending on how you construct and design them, these albums hold five or more photos.  This particular one I can add a minimum of 6 photos and I can add more photos via the tags.  So here are the photos:

I used the 'Stella Ruby' 6x6 paper pad from Basic Grey, solid white card stock, Flat back pearls I bought from Ebay, Studio G mini stamp pad -VP0017, a sprig of white silk flowers from Michael's, some Offray ribbon, and 1 leftover $.99 paper-bag I had.

I think these are a great way to use up those extra bag and a great, easy, simple way to say thank you.  And creating these albums take no time at all.  Super Quick!!!

So there you have it.  Thank you all soo much for spending time with me.  I truly consider it an honor and a blessing.  I have some more gifts coming so you can be on the look out (bolo) for them.

Until then...

Kelli
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