If you're already taking the tour, you must have arrived here from Patty Bennett's stupendous blog. I know you enjoyed Patty's fabulous projects, she always has something creative to share!
Do you have a music lover in the family? Then you're going to love this little box, created with the masterful new Newsprint Designer Series Paper. Musical notes! Aren't they great!!!
I created the box using a 12x12 sheet of Basic Black cardstock. The finished box size is 2.5 x 2.5 x 4". I tied it off with some of the scrumptious 1 1/4" Black Striped Grosgrain Ribbon. Yes, it's going to be in the new catalog along with a bunch of new colors in this ribbon that is so much fun to work with!
I tied it off with a big, fabulous bow and added an embossed tag using one of the stamps from the new Perfect Punches Stamp Set. click on the small photo on the left to see a close-up of the bow and tag!
Now, this is a box that will make anyone stand up and take note! (sorry, I couldn't resist)!
Project Number Two is this beautiful card, created with the glorious new Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper. You know how much I love Designer Series Papers and let me tell you, the new catalog is filled with so many beautiful paper collections! They are truly amazing!
The floral image from Friends Never Fade, was stamped with Real Red Ink on Whisper White cardstock and then coated with a 2-way Glue Pen and covered with Dazzling Diamonds Glitter. Such shimmer and shine.
The sentiment is from a fabulous new Level 3 Hostess Set called Occasional Quotes. This set is destined to be a classic and a keeper! There are 12 different quotes in all, with different fonts and sizes and variety for the entire year. You will love it!
And finally, if you're looking for a very quick but elegant thank-you note idea, you might try this out!
I created this with the Big Shot and the Scallop Square Die. The Whisper White layer is embossed with the new Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.
The ribbon is 1/8" Taffeta in Basic Black and the tag was created using another of the stamps from the Occasional Quotes Stamp set. Punches are Large Oval and Scallop Oval.
Are you getting excited about the new Idea Book & Catalog? I hope so ... I sure am! But don't stop yet! Mary Brown has great inspiration for you, as do the rest of the Control Freaks on down the line. Just click on the logo below to move on in the tour!
Thanks so much for stopping by on the tour today! I hope I've inspired you!
Your projects are great, Gretchen! I so need some time to PLAY!!
Posted by: Lisa Martz | June 19, 2010 at 09:07 PM
Stunning projects!
Posted by: Anita A | June 19, 2010 at 09:17 PM
I LOVE the music box...but then I'm sort of into music! LOL!!! The back and white card is just so elegant and I love the Friends Never Fade...the colors are delightful!
Posted by: Mary Brown | June 19, 2010 at 09:45 PM
Everything is stunning and gorgeous as usual!! Lovely !!
Patty
Posted by: Patty Bennett | June 19, 2010 at 09:49 PM
Great projects! Love that glitter!!!
Posted by: Rhonda L. | June 20, 2010 at 12:53 AM
Don't you LOVE that new embossing folder? SO elegant. Great projects Gretchen, especially that B/W box. A great idea for stuffing a small Father's Day gift inside.
Posted by: Melanie Schulenberg | June 20, 2010 at 06:48 AM
All of your cards are wonderful. As a music teacher retired after forty years I especially like your music box! Though overall I am disappointed in the new stamps-Is the Eiffel tower and level 3 hostess seem to be the prime stamps shown, not my style. The flower ones have all be done by other companies. New ideas???
Posted by: Johanna | June 20, 2010 at 06:46 PM
B-YU-TI-FUL!! Every stinkin' thing you have created is wonderful!! I sooo need to buy me that scalloped square die, too!! I keep seeing WAY too much with it that I LOVE (I have been borrowing my friend's, but think I need to invest in one of my own!)
Posted by: Wendy W. | June 20, 2010 at 10:40 PM
Thanks for your work on the tour! Hope we all weren't too difficult! Your projects are fabulous! Nice color combos and clean styles! Love them all!
Posted by: Wendy J. | June 21, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Gretchen, you always do such wonderful projects! Love all of these!
Posted by: Mary Atwood | June 21, 2010 at 11:17 AM
Love them Gretchen, especially the musical box! I was excited to see that DSP!
Posted by: Connie Babbert | June 21, 2010 at 07:14 PM
Love both the card and box. Very striking to the eye. Beautiful work as always.
Posted by: diane oliver | June 22, 2010 at 06:35 AM
Gretchen I love the box! Yes, great minds! I love that paper! Always great to have you on the tour!
Posted by: Dawn Olchefske | June 22, 2010 at 05:54 PM
Love the scallop card as well as the box. (are you thinking in or out of the box)? Thanks for sharing. Mary Jo
Posted by: mary jo | June 23, 2010 at 12:30 AM
The musical notes paper is awesome!
Posted by: Deb Brooner | June 23, 2010 at 12:13 PM
Super projects! I love them all! SO adorable!
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Posted by: Loretta | June 23, 2010 at 12:34 PM