Cute & Classy Card Set

When these cute little Jenni Bowlin paper packs made their way into the Flourishes store, I knew right away they would make up perfect card sets! So, of course, I had to give it a try!

Before I share the entire project -- here's a peek at how the set came together! I just love how it turned out!

Making The Box:
Start with an 8" by 8" piece of red cardstock and score 1-1/2" in on all sides. Now, cut the edges of every other flap so that it looks like this:

From here, bend in the flaps so that you form a box. You will want to use a red line style super tacky tape to make sure your box stays held together well. Here's what the bottom will look like...

Making the top of the lid is very much the same. The top measures 7-1/4" and you will score 1" in on all sides. The center measurement will = 5-1/4" so that it will fit nicely on top of your base.

Now, it's time to deck out the lid! I used the bird paper from the Vintage Cream and Black, matted it on a 4-1/4" piece of deep red that I edged with a gold leaf pen. Add a 1-1/2" strip that was edged with the help of a Martha Stewart punch. Add some black scallop edge ribbon and then, a tag created by two sizes of oval punches. I used the "For You" from the Signs of Spring set. Add some gold bling and the lid is done! I should tell you, I did pop up the center image with some foam tape. Making The Cards:

This is where you can really let your creativity shine! Just think - with one paper pack, you get 24 color coordinated papers with 4 of each design. That means -- you could potentially make 5 of these sets with one of these little paper packs! Pretty cool huh?

I used the Timeless Quotes set for all my sentiments and I sponged distress ink on the edges of all of them. Since the cards are pretty self-explanatory, I'll just show you what I did. In some of the photos, you'll see I decked out the envelopes too! I just used the little floral scroll that is a part of the Timeless Quotes set and stamped it using the distress ink.

Card #1

Card #2 Card #3
Card #4

Here is what the entire set looks like in the box! Wouldn't this make the neatest gift?


Here's a look at the supplies I used!

Jenni Bowlin Papers from these collections: Red/Black Line, Vintage Cream & Black, Vintage Red, Black Card Stock, Cream Card Stock, Deep Red Card Stock, Scallop Edge Black Ribbon, Palette Noir Ink, Martha Steward Edge Punch, Ornare piercing tool and mat Mini Square Envelopes, Antique Linen Distress Ink and sponge, Self stick pearls or rhinestones, Two sizes of oval punches (Stampin' Up), Cutter with scoring blade

That's it folks! Hope you enjoyed.... thanks for stopping by!

A Friday Double Feature!

This week I'm pairing up the final day of the Flourishes sneak peeks with my favorite stamping challenge -- the Stamp Simply challenge!


This week Sharon challenged us all to use a white mat. So often we turn to black or a solid color to add some punch. Well, this week -- it's all about white! Click HERE for all the official details!

For my card, I'm showcasing the new Timeless Quotes set that will be released by Flourishes TONIGHT!! It's a set that is full of inspirational and sentimental quotes -- perfect for those cards sent for encouragement!

Now to my card... I wanted to keep it simple!

Don't you love this paper??? It's a brand new addition to the Flourishes store! It's the Jenni Bowlin Collection - a collection of papers that offers up a little something for everyone from charming and folksy to vintage to retro! You're gonna love them! I used papers from both the Tangerine Dream and Spring Pinic Collections!

For my card, I simply cut out two shapes using my Spellbinders Labels 1 and made my larger shape for my white mat! Stamp my sentiment using Brilliance Sky Blue ink, string in some satin ribbon, tie a knot, add some bling and paper pierce the edge and you are done! I did take one of the 4-1/2" envelopes that come with these new papers and coordinated it with one of the elements in the new Timeless Quotes set. I just think these little cards (4-1/4" square) are too cute!

I've got lots of fun places for you to hop and check out! First, make sure to visit the other DT members to see what they cooked up for this final day of the Flourishes release! Leslie, Christine, Cindy, Faith, Latisha, Laura, Stacy, Jan Marie, Sharon and Nancy. The Flourishes Newsletter is even offering up fabulous candy -- the new Timeless Quotes set & a pack of Jenni Bowlin papers! They also have all the details for tonight's release party!!

While you are hopping, don't forget to visit the rest of the Stamp Simply team!

Dee
Tammy
Janine
AJ
Jennifer
Becky
Barb, March Guest Designer

Whew! That was a lot to throw at you! Hope you enjoyed your visit! See you back here soon!