Asian Wedding Decor

These are some of the ideas for an upcoming wedding in August 2009.
The Table Decor: a large Asian word is an example of a table decoration to be in the middle of the table using a bamboo stick in a bowl of rice - Both bamboo and rice represent good fortune in the Asian culture. The front of the signage is the word both in Chinese and English, the back (next photo) is the definition. Size of sign is 8-1/2 x 11.
The Place Cards: On the right side of the photo, the silk coin purse will hold the place card. Bamboo stamped in Old Olive is on the left corner.
The Party Favor: The suggested take out box is 2-1/4 high x 2-3/4 at top: cost .20/pc. This will hold exactly (1) fortune cookie. The Double Happiness word is pre-printed before the box is assembled. Of course, the handles are in gold wire, too.

This is the back of the signage, place card, and take out box:

An alternative:
The chopstick is wrapped in stamped Gold embossed blossoms with a strip of Black. Chopsticks represent "always having something to eat" in the Asian culture. This take out box is a bit larger in size: 2-5/8" high x 3-1/4" at top: cost .45/pc. What will this box hold? Hmmmmm......lots! Instead of handles, this box is closed by using 3/4" Gold Organdy ribbon. There is a "love" tag which can also have the bride and groom's name in the back. Slip the chopsticks underneath the ribbon.

Take Out Box Comparison: the one in the middle is store bought (Michael's .89/pc - wow!). The store bought take out box has silver handles and the position of the handles limits the space for any decorating. In addition, I noticed that the box is a coated red color so when you look at the top of the box, the white (inside) shows - yeeek! Is that OK?

Here are two more alternatives: A 2-4-6-8 box: cost .15/pc (size 2" wide x 3-2/3" high) and a Basket box: cost .20/pc (3-1/2" wide x 4-1/2" high"). These both can hold a fortune cookie and also chocolates.

These are alternative can be tags for consideration:

OK - these are some ideas to be tossed around.............hope everyone else does enjoy this, too.........

Supplies:

• Stamps: various Asian that I have on hand
• SU CS: Real Red, Whisper White, Brushed Gold
• SU Ink: Versamark, Black
• Accys: SU Gold embossing Powder, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/2" Circle Punch, 1/8" punch, Gold cord (retired), 3/4" Gold Organdy Ribbon (can be bought from Joanne's)

Thank you for stopping by to see what has been created today.

Easter Treat

Here's a Jelly Bean Easter tower treat I have been working on. It took me a long time to search for the just right jelly beans in the right color to go with the Pixie Pink case. The Lid and Bottom are using the Big Shot texture plate (Dot) but doesn't show up in the photo. "Happy Easter" is from A good Egg. Below is a close-up of the top. The top and bottom are from the Big Shot Basket die, of course, using only the bottom piece.

See the perfect eggs?

And here is the lid off...........

Supplies:

• Stamp: A Good Egg, Sweet on You (retired)
• CS: Pixie Pink, Whisper White, Pretty in Pink
• Ink: Black
• Accys: Eyelet Boarder Punch, Scallop Circle, 1/8" Punch, White Taffeta Ribbon, Sticky Tape, Clear Acetate, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Big Shot Basket Die (Bottom Only)

Thank you for stopping by today to see what I created.

Sasha - Kokeshi Doll

Look what I got in the mail! I have been waiting patiently and patience has great rewards! This is "Sasha": she is a Kokeshi Doll and she loves everything fashion and is a girly-girl. The stamp is made by Renae from Two Scoops Rice Designs (http://www.twoscoopsricedesigns.blogspot.com/). Isn't that a great name!!! Love it! They have so many fabulous clear stamp sets: sushi, dim sum, and noodles in a bowl - they are yummy and best of all: good for a diet. Ya gotta check it out! I decided on Red/Black color combination would be perfect for this card. I stamped the Red background with a bamboo stamp. I left the bottom without a sentiment for later (this is a "keeper").

Here's the great Thank You card I got from Renae. Now how did she know I love the Red color?

Here's a photo of the nice surprise I got: they are Sushi Magnets - so cute! This is just a small sampling of the clear sushi stamps that are available. So who said stamping doesn't make anyone happy?

Supplies:

• Stamp: Sasha (from Two Scoops of Rice), Bamboo Background (unknown mfg)
• CS: Real Red, Black, Gold textured (non SU), Whisper White
• Ink: Black Staz On, Versmark
• Accys: Big Shot Sizzix Architecture #2 die (non SU), Dimensionals, SU Stampin Write Pens: Black, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Blush Blossom, Pretty in Pink, Stickles Glitter (non SU).

This was so much fun. Ya gotta try it!............thank you for stopping by today to see what I created. Your comments are appreciated.

Envelope Scrapbook

This a scrapbook album made with envelopes. Regular legal size envelopes are used to hold photos and journaling. Finished size of this project: 8-1/2" x 4-1/4" x 1/4". Belly band holds this project together. There is a tutorial for this project is on Split Coast listed as "envelope scrapbook" and can be found also from Paula (her fabulous blog site is http://www.inkingaddict.blogspot.com/ posted on 7/10/08). Here's my version:

Here is the album opened. There are 3 sections. Top section is embellished with Designer Paper. Mid section is for photos and journaling. Bottom section is stamped with a stamped not in the envelope.

Below is a close-up of the top section:

Below is a close-up view of the mid sections with tabbed inserts (Round Tab punch) in the envelopes.

Below is a view of the inserts. 1" strip of Designer Paper is added to each insert.

Envelope page opened:

This is the last page. I added this section along with the strips of Raspberry Tart Designer Paper. This space can be used for photos or journaling.

Here's a top view of the inserts and hinge.

Here is a close-up view of the bottom section. The Big Shot Scallop Envelope is added with a stamped note. I used the round tab punch for the envelope opening.

Supplies:

• Stamps: Frames with a Florish, Oval All, Enjoy Every Moment, Best Yet (Hostess-retired)
• CS: Raspberry Tart Designer Paper, Rose Red, Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss
• Ink: Rose Red, Black
• Accys: Legal Evelopes (non SU), Round Tab Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1/4: Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, Big Shot Scallop Envelope Die, Sticky Tape, Scallop Circle Punch, Eyelet Boarder Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/2" Circle Punch, Dimensionals.

Thank you for stopping by today to see what was created. Your comments would be appreciated.

Sneak Peek!

This is a sneak peek of what I have been working on............stay tuned for the final product tomarrow. I'm working on it!
Thank you for stopping by and checking to see what I am creating........