Tropical Bridal Shower Album

More Hawaiian Bridal shower surprises.  These little memory albums were made for the Bride, and Mother of the Bride, and Mother of the Groom.  Recollections Green Leaves Designer Paper used to cover the album inside and album cover.  Acrylic green paint is used to cover the edges of the chipboard album. The album is a Stampin-Up Bitty Book (retired).  Recollections Ivory and Kraft Card Stock used. Finished album cover size: 5" x 4-1/8" x 1-1/8"

All three albums were wrapped in a cello bag.

A gold cord is tied with some charms:

Here's a more detail look at one of the albums.  Words are computer generated and printed using dark green ink. Oval frame is computer generated using my Silhouette Cutting Machine.

Side view of album case and album. Jute tie on album spine.

Album  and Cover:

Computer generated word using green ink. Mat is Recollections Kraft card stock.

Album cover: each corner has a die cut popped Hibiscus flower along with a silk leaf. The hibiscus die is from Sizzix Tropical set.

Here's a look at the album inside:

Crafts-Too Tropical Flowers embossing Folder

There is a side pocket here (and on back right inside cover).

Love the embossing folder:

The photo sleeve pages will hold a 3" x 3" photo. Recollections Vanilla card stock used for all the pages.

 Thank you for stopping by today to visit......stay tuned for more Bridal Shower surprises.

Tropical Huts for a Bridal Shower

Who doesn't love a June wedding?  I recently attended one in Hawaii. I was not able to attend the bridal shower but sent off these cute little huts for each guest.  Papertrey Ink Tropical Flower Stamp and Die along with Papertrey Ink Tiny Town Sweet Shop Die used. Martha Stewart Grass Border Punch around the bottom of the hut using Paper Accents Muslin Olive Drab card stock. Finished hut size: 2-3/4" x 2-3/4" x 3"

Hut front: note the personalized computer generated label and brushed gold front door

To close the top of the box, tie a gold cord and thread through the loop made on the stamped leaf.

Hut side view

Hut back view:

Oh, yes: the glow of a tea light inside the hut

This is how the bottom was constructed:

This is how the huts were shipped flat to Hawaii to assemble

Additional supply details:

Papertrey Ink Tropical Flower Stamp and Die
Papertrey Ink Tiny Town Sweet Shop Die
Martha Stewart Grass Border Punch
Gold Cord from my stash.
Stampin-Up Always Artichoke Ink
Paper Accents Muslin Olive Drab card stock
Recollections Pink card stock and Kraft Card Stock

Hanko Designs Brush Gold Card Stock for front door

2017 Graduation Box Card and Lei

Had two graduations this year. This graduation is for school colors Orange and Black. Graduation box card works best.  In addition, a ribbon lei was made to accompany this card (it was sent to the East Coast: New Jersey).  Recollections Black and White card stock used for this card.  Doodlebug Cap and Gown decorative paper (used on the back). 
My Momenta Star Dies cut using Orange card stock, then randomly positioned on the card.
Flap sentiments were computer generated.  Box card finished size: 6-3/4" x 6" (flat).

Here's a closer look at the card:

Side view of card:

Card Back: stamped using Hero Arts CL336 Clear Graduation Stamps, black ink. Creative Time Stitched Gift Card Pocket Die is at the bottom holding the Michael's Gift Card.

Computer generated words used on the flaps and on the inside back panel. 

"2017" was generated using my Silhouette Computer program. Graduation hat is a dimensional sticker left over from my stash. Ovals were also computer generated, cut using the Silhouette.

Right side flap:

Impression Obsession DIE296-T cut using orange card stock, off set with black card stock.  "Hana" is also cut using the Silhouette.

Here is the card flat, ready to be placed in an envelope:

The ribbon lei:
All ribbons were purchased from Hawaii (a store called U'l Mau a Mau LLC 808-888-9487) . Length of lei is 42" long.  In order for this lei not to look like it is Halloween, only 1/8" black with gold edges were used for the subtle "spikes" along with green "spikes".  The Orange Satin Organdy with Gold(outer petal) makes the lei softer in feel and appearance. Orange flowers are a double petal: inside petal is solid satin Orange ribbon.

Here's how the lei looks in a row.

Thanks for stopping by today..............have a crafty day~!

Yumi with Fan Double Diamond Fold Birthday Card

For a special friend's birthday, a double diamond fold card and a paper treasure box (filled with coffee candies).  Inspiration for the diamond fold card is from Collette Mitrega. She has a You Tube Instruction Video on how to make this Double Diamond Fold Card found here.  My card to finish 6" by 6" instead of 6"  x 7".

 This is the card standing up:

 On the left "diamond": a die cut cloud, fans, metal coins, paper flowers, and a metal fan. 

Center section stamp used is from Yumi and Fumi. She is popped with foam squares. Die cut Asian clouds, 1-1/2" circle punch for the Sun with a die cut Pagoda.
Copic colors used to color this Yumi with Fan image:
Hair: W10, W8, W6, W4, W2, R39
Face: E13, E11, E
Dress: R59, R56, R01, Gold Smooch, Decorative Paper Piecing from Graphic 45 Bird Song.
Fan: Gold Smooch

Here's a closer look at the die cut flying cranes. Note they are cut twice: pop one layer for this look.

 Right side: die cut cloud, die cut fans, metal coins, and paper cut flowers.

 Double diamond fold flat:

 Back:

 Front view of treasure box.  This box was one of the many projects made at a annual La-la Land Retreat.  All papers and metals used for this projects supplied at the retreat.  Dies used to make this box are all from La-la Land Crafts and can be found on their on line store here. Finished box size: 6-1/2" x 6-1/2" x 2-1/2". Asian resin embellishment is from my stash.  Those "yellow" portions are actually brushed gold card stock.

 Top view:

 Front view showing metal handle to open box: see the triple matting on all the panels.

 Side view:

 Metal hinge shown here:

 Treasure box opened:

 Lots of coffee candy:

 Underneath the candy is a sicley decorative lining:

 Underside of the box: painted wooden feet

Card details: Yumi and Fumi Yumi with Fan (retired)
Happy Birthday from Avery Elle Fan Fare Stamp Set
Stitched Oval die from Jaded Blossom
Hero Arts Little Clings Today and Always Stamp

1-1/2" Circle EK Success Punch
Designer paper from Graphic 45: Bird Song (retired)

Dies:
Frantic Stampers FRA-DIE-10054 Cherry Branch Fan
Frantic Stampers FRA-DIE- 10064 Flying Cranes
Asian Cloud Die: AliExpress
DoCrafts XCut A5 Die Set Chinese New Year (pagoda)

Thank you for stopping by today. Have yourself a crafty day.