Just stopping in today to post a card and packaging that I created for this week's Make It Monday at Papertrey Ink: How to Package Cards with Oversized Embellishments.
I thought this was a neat challenge, since I usually just put mine in a larger envelope. ;)
For my card, everything I used is Papertrey Ink, except for the patterned paper (which is My Mind's Eye). I stamped the flowers from The Sweet Life onto the diecuts and adhered them to my card using dimensional adhesive on some. I stamped the sentiment from Beautiful Butterflies, which was a little tricky because of the texture of the patterned paper. The twine, buttons and stitching finish it off.
So, because the flowers hangover the edge & the buttons create bulk, I created some packaging for it. Dawn used some glassine bags on her post, but I didn't have any large enough for my card, so I used a paper lunch bag. I sewed it up and then trimmed off the bottom & the top with some pinking shears. I added a some of the same MME patterned paper that was on my card, diecut with the largest Mat Stack 6 die. I added some more Sweet Life stamped diecuts and voilà! Coordinating packaging for my card!
Thanks for looking!
Oh My Gorgeous! That patterned paper is perfect for this card! Your colors are just perfect...so pretty and soft! Love the packaging too! How clever to use a lunch bag. Love how you trimmed it with pinking shears!
ReplyDeleteI think a lot of us have Sweet Life pulled out because of Dawns gorgeous sample!
Linda
That is the cutest lunch bag I have ever seen! The pinking detail is great.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love that pattern paper. Those buttons really blend well with the flowers and background. Great envie too!
ReplyDeleteLove your card Leigh, love the new mat stack :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the card and matching bag!
ReplyDeleteVery creative Leigh, sewing a paper bag is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteLeigh, this is *stunning*!! What inks did you use for the roses? I really need to know! :-)
ReplyDeleteThe card is absolutely beautiful and I LOVE the lunch bag idea...smart thinking! :0)
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning. I'm so glad I ordered this set on my last order
ReplyDeleteAs always Leigh - gorgeous! that stamp set is one of my favorites and you've just made such a beautiful card and bag
ReplyDeleteLove your card and packaging!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card! Love the muted colours. Such pretty flowers. Love your packaging, clever!- Irma
ReplyDeleteLeigh these are gorgeous! That bag is great!
ReplyDeleteMan, this is pretty! I love the colors you used, and the buttons too!
ReplyDeleteA sewn and pinked lunch bag has never looked so pretty!!! LOVE, love!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card and great bag to put it in. Love it.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty.the details on this are stunning. I love the addition of the twine and the trio of buttons. This reminds me that I really need to buy a pinking shears, such a cool effect.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and matching packaging - well done.
ReplyDeleteso gorgeous..love the bag for this one too!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea! Found your blog thru Mama Elephant. congrats on the feature there. I like your style!
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow!!! This card is absolutely stunning!! Love the matching packaging!! Would you mind letting me know what inks you used for these flowers? I've been trying to get a proper color combo and I think I need to buy more inks!! I would greatly appreciate your help if you remember!!
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ReplyDeleteDoofyJEss2, I tried to link to your blogger profile to answer your question, but you don't have an email address or blog listed there, so I'm hoping you'll come back and read the comments.
For these flowers, I stamped them in sweet blush, hibiscus burst and raspberry fizz (all Papertrey Ink inks.)
The leaves were stamped in PTI's Classic Kraft and Dark Chocolate.
Thanks!