Well I am making baby shower invitations, lots and lots of them! They are perfect for the "Matching Set" challenge over at Cupcake Crafts Challenges and the ribbon challenge over at Die Cuts R Us.
I am so excited about these invitations. They are for my sister's baby shower, and this is my first little nephew! I made the invitations in orange and blue for the University of Illinois colors, which is my brother-in-laws favorite team.
I couldn't find a nice patterned paper in the right colors, so I printed the blue stars on orange paper. The star pattern in from Pink Petticoat.
I used the iTop for the big brad on the actual invitation. And that fabulous font is Albemarle and Albemarle Swash - I just love it!
I wrapped the decorative band with some orange ribbon, and then tied another fancy bow, and I just had to add the little glass beads to the orange twine. I am fussy about the seams, so the seam is actually hidden under the bow, so the back of the invitation doesn't look messy at all.
Here is a picture of a pile of the invitations. I am about 1/2 way there and hoping to finish in the next few days.
Thanks for looking!
{Baby shower invitations details}
cardstock: Bazzill Basics
Star pattern on orange cardstock from Pink Petticoat
Invitation printed on vellum and then layered with white cardstock and a larger piece of orange cardstock
Star stamped with Papertrey Ink Star Stamp set and PTI Orange zest ink - heat embossed with Whispers clear embossing powder
Large brad made with 22mm iTop
Misc: grosgrain ribbon, glass beads, gems, buttons
14 comments:
These invites are amazing!! I had a look at some of your work and it's so original and inspiring.
Ya got another follower!!
Farrah
Deanne, These are very cute.. LOVE THE COLORS!!! I am so glad that you shared with us as I was wondering after you said you were working a special project..
hugs, Janiel
Wowzer! These are adorable, and so much work!
hiya
would never have thought to put the two colours together on a card but fab I have to say, then on thinking about it our small bedroom is orange juice orange and oxford blue so I am just not thinking as well as I should I suppose
thanks for sharing
Kate x
Wow! These are just fabulous Deanne. What a fantastic colour scheme. Love the ribbon rosettes.
Hugs,
Sharon xx
BRILLIANT!!! Deanne, I'm am soooo impressed with these. Fantastic use of ribbon and the design...WOW!
What a privlege to have you at DCRU for our challenge.
Smiles!
Gwen DT@DCRU
What a beautiful matching set. The image is so cute and your colour scheme is gorgeous. Thanks for joining us at cupcake craft challenge this week. Hugs, Denise x
Deanne your invitations are amazing! Love all the beautiful ribbons and bows and what great colors!
Amber *DCRU DT*
WoW!! These invitations are gorgeous, Deanne. The colours are fabulous, awesome design.
Karen x
Deanne-Next time i get pregnant- you are throwing my baby shower :) K? Thanks :) LOL. ADORABLE! I just adore your work!!!Thanks for playing with us this week at DCRU!!!
Sammye Jo - DCRU DT
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Super cute pocket invitation!! Love it!! Thanks for playing with us at DCRU!!
Sheri~DCRU DT
So colorful and how sweet of you to make so many! What an exciting time, waiting of a new baby. Thanks for joining us at DCRU!!
Cara DCRU DT
WOW...Great Craftsmanship!! Too darn cute too!! So happy you shared with DCRU this week!!
DCRU HUGS - LORi
Wow! These invites are almost as adorable as little baby Hood will be! How lucky Denise is to have such a talented sister! You are an amazing artist! Great site!
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