A Perfect Pair!

TGIF crafty friends!  Susie here today with a wedding card featuring the new Playing Cards Stamp set!

When I saw the stamp set I knew immediately that I would create a fun and different wedding card using the "perfect pair" sentiment.
  

The stamp set works perfectly with the Playing Card Brads.  I selected a king and queen card and overlapped them on the front panel of the card, adding a heart jewel to reinforce the love/couple theme.

The front of the card is actually a flap.  It is held closed by a 12mm jewel brad.

Since it is placed to just cover the edge of the flap it easily slips out and opens...

... to reveal a perfect spot for writing a personal note and maybe attaching a photo or gift card!

Eyelet Outlet created 16 stamp sets that coordinate beautifully with our most popular brads.  Card making has never been easier!  You can see all of the new stamp sets HERE. 

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you find some time to play today!  Susie

Susie Bentz:  My Time to Play

Supplies:
Eyelet Outlet Playing Cards Stamp set
Eyelet Outlet Playing Card Brads
Eyelet Outlet 12mm Jewel Brads
Eyelet Outlet Heart Jewel Bling - 12mm 
Designer Paper, cardstock, ink

Wedding Card.

Can you believe it's the second of May?  Looking ahead to June and Weddings this is the time to shop for all the awesome paper flowers, swirly bling and so much more at the Eyelet Outlet store.  

Tuesday afternoon is my time to post on the Eyelet Outlet Blog and since I had beautiful white paper flowers and swirly rhinestone bling I knew I wanted to make a Wedding card.

The image is from Inkadinkadoo and I die cut with spellbinder's ovals, I really wanted the flowers to be the star of the card. I used very simple gold mini brads to put the layers together. I had spritzed all the petals with simmer mist. Picked two swirl pieces from the rhinestone blingy swirls. 

Ahhhh the stars of the card the gorgeous paper flowers there are 40 in each package and come in a variety of colours and patterns. I tucked a pair of gold rings in between the petals.

The swirly bling also comes in a variety of colours as well as pearls in many colours too.

I share Tuesdays with Stephanie check out what awesomeness she made for you today just scroll down and check her post out.

Enjoy today and keep on crafting.

Elegant Frame

My in-laws have their 50th Wedding Anniversary this August and we have have a big family reunion and party to celebrate - shhhhhh it is a surprise!!  For the party I wanted to put out a picture from their wedding day, but I could not just leave it as a plain frame, I had to decorate it!

Here is a video tutorial on how I made the frame including using the washi tape to make the background.

I used the Eyelet outlet Blue Glitter Washi Tape and Pearl Sticky Back Swirls to add to the elegance of the frame.  The colors match from their wedding colors.

Here are some up close pictures of the frame.

Sometimes adding a few pearls and flowers just add that perfect touch to make an amazing gift!!

Supplies Used
Frame - Deflecto
Washi tape - Eyelet Outlet
Pearl swirls - Eyelet Outlet
Flowers - Prima
Ink - Prima
Glue - Beacon

Enjoy!

Here Comes the Bride

I love making wedding cakes ... out of paper, flowers & gems

I start by cutting three equal strips of textured paper (for this card, they are 2" tall).  I then round the corners on one side and attach the layers of my cake. 

Next comes the fun part ... decorating.

I started by layering three paper flowers (don't you love that the Eyelet Outlet flower sets include multiple coordinating sizes) and adding an adhesive flower jewel to the center.  I like to use 3-D glue dots for a bit more dimension.

Next I performed what I call *swirl surgery*.  I start cutting apart the gorgeous adhesive swirl bling flourishes to decorate my cake.

I finished with another two-layer flower and lots of purple flower jewels.

These paper cakes make such elegant wedding cards and you can customize to match the colors of the wedding.

Remember, you can find Inspiration on our Eyelet Outlet Facebook Page ... and our Design Team Pinterest Board.

Products used:

• Flower Jewels - Blue/Purple
• Swirl Bling - Jewel Purple
• Paper Flowers - Solid Colors - Dark Purple

You can join me in blogland at Ingenious Inkling