And Now for Something a Little Different

Whimsical Tree with Button Flowers

OK so two weekends ago my husband and I headed out on a little trip to Carleton Place see here. CP is approx. half hour drive from where we live, and a very cute town with a lovely main street. We were also and I say a loosely "we" (JC waited in the car playing his guitar) were going to check out there local scrap booking store that someone had told me about called http://www.scraptease.ca/.

I must say I was so excited, this store had tons of different items, almost like one of a kinds. The staff was very helpful, and were even better at showing how I can spend my money, LOL. Of course I bought a few things, and among them a product called Glimmer Mist from Tattered Angels see here. I plan to dive into my next project this weekend, I will keep you posted as to how it goes, hey it even might be my next personal challenge, you never know.

Anyway among many of the things I purchased that day, was this very whimsical stamp that formed a tree and screamed out for some buttons. This tree is certainly a girly tree calling for some pink paper and as for the background I chose a designer paper called Deena's Penny Lane "Feeling Groovy - "Uniquely You" see here from My Mind's Eye. Ohhh so cute!

Anyway here is my creation with a close-up showing the button details, oh so cute.

Garden of Life Wedding Invitation

2009 Wedding Colors This Year, Go Bold!

As we all know white is the traditional colour for a wedding dress but brides are getting creative and want to throw caution to the wind by using more contemporary colours for their big day. In 2007 and 2008 some of the most popular colours were lilac with purple tones, chocolate and soft greens (one of my favorites) the trend for 2009 continues with the added explosion of colours that are fresher, brighter and even using quirky colour combinations. Colours for 2009 are far more out there than in past years, more exotic, brighter and more luminous, can you say exotic Moroccan Bedouin.

The key is to create a mood and the mood is exotic glamour using a bold hit of colour without going overboard. How can you do this, it's easy, keep the main areas of the wedding understated and classic, then add extravagant touches using the colours of your choice. How do you start this why the best way to do this is with your wedding invitation. Get your guests intrigued from Save-the-Date card to your table linens, its all about the design and the colour.

Here is my design for red and pink - an unexpected and quirky color combination that works well together for the centerpieces or bridesmaids outfits but it all starts with the invitation. Let me know what you think.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Garden of Life from Papertrey Ink see here
Paper: Pink Pirouette Card stock (SU); Real Red Card stock (SU); and Whisper White Card stock (SU)
Ink: Classic Ink Real Red (SU)

RGB Colour Settings: Classic Ink Real Red R-213 G-048 B-065

NOTE: Stampin' Up (SU)

Garden Of Life Invitation with Belly Band

Garden Of Life Invitation with Belly Band

When you move the belly band over it reveals the flap which when closed has the flower stamped inside; added just a little added touch.

Garden Of Life Belly Band

Interior or Invitation

Sneak peak at the inside of Invitation, you can see the 1/2 hole punch on flap and the flower stamped on the other.

Inside Invitation

Invitation Inside with Reply Card and Driving Directions

Invitation Inside with Reply Card and Driving Directions (close-up)

Invitation Inside with Belly Band




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