Hello everyone and welcome to the Control Freaks March Blog Tour. We're getting you ready for all your spring and summer weddings this month. Our Theme is "Something Borrowed ... Something Blue" It's all about Wedding Projects!
There are only 9 stops so it won't take you long and I guarantee, it will be well worth your ride. If you want to see some great artwork and be inspired by fabulous and beautiful wedding ideas, hop on the bus, put up your feet and enjoy the ride. It promises to be a great tour! If you're already on the tour, you probably arrived here from the blog of my friend and the super-talented, Dawn Olchefske. Dawn always has something surprising and amazing to share!
My first project for you today is this Wedding Card -- I was going for the bridal lace look with this double-flap card. The Whisper White cardstock was cut at 5.25 x 8.5" and then folded with two flaps -- the bottom one being about 1.5". I used the Scallop Trim Border Punch on the edges of both flaps and adhered a piece of Blushing Bride Cardstock (an appropriate color, don't you think) on the inside for a little contrast. The entire Whisper White piece is also adhered on a Card Back of Blushing Bride, cut at 4.25 x 5.5"
In between each little scallop, I attached a Large Basic Pearl, further adding to the bridal look. The ribbon is 5/8" Organza in Whisper White, finished off with a tied bow. The stamp set is Heard from the Heart and is stamped with Black Stazon Ink. It's really a very simple card but I think the unusual fold, combined with the scallop trim and pearls, makes it a very special card for a very special day!
And speaking of something special, look at this adorable little couple ... Bride and Groom Tiny Treat Boxes! How cute this would be to have them for each of the reception guests! They are easily made (but still time consuming if you are making enough for an entire wedding reception). I started with the Mini Milk Carton Die and the Big Shot, cutting off the top part of the die-cut to make a simple, open box!
The Groom used Basic Black Cardstock. I simply cut a slit about 3/4" from the top and folded the flap out for this adorable looking "collar". I used a Stampin' Write Marker to add tiny button dots. The bow is tied with 1/8" Basic Black Taffeta Ribbon. The tiny silk rose (from the Occasions Mini Catalog) was died in diluted Pretty in Pink ink.
For the Bride, I used Whisper White and Blushing Bride (just like the matching card). I used the medium sized pearls on the treat box and 5/8" Organza Ribbon and another little died rose to match the groom! Don't they make a cute couple!
Well, that will be it for now. I do hope you enjoy the tour. I know you will get TONS of fabulous ideas from my Control Freak Friends. Just click on the button below to go to the next stop, the website of the fabulous Lisa Martz. Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a great time on the tour!
So clever, you are, Gretchen! Thanks for sharing your great talent.
Posted by: Cathy W | March 19, 2011 at 07:57 PM
Clever ideas, Gretchen! Looks like lots of us had the idea to do bride/groom boxes. Yours are VERY cute!
Posted by: Lisa Martz | March 19, 2011 at 08:07 PM
Darling Bride and Groom boxes Gretchen!!
Posted by: Dawn Olchefske | March 19, 2011 at 08:34 PM
Beautiful card and darling bride/groom boxes.
Posted by: JoAnn Burnham | March 19, 2011 at 09:24 PM
You have such an incredible eye for elegance, and everything you seem to do is stunning. Oh my I can't wait to see what you come up with next!
Posted by: Kimberly | March 19, 2011 at 09:41 PM
Oh my! Is there anything cuter than those boxes?
Posted by: jeanette | March 19, 2011 at 10:15 PM
love this! TFS!
Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth Fortuna | March 19, 2011 at 10:21 PM
Gretchen, you are a fountain of creativity! I am also a fan of those boxes.
Posted by: Lisa Young, Add Ink and Stamp | March 19, 2011 at 10:22 PM
Just gorgeous, and I love the little flower dyed in pink ink, just perfect :)
Posted by: Melissa | March 20, 2011 at 12:50 AM
I loved it. I would like to have an instruction for this as my son is getting married in 2 months. I'm giving my daughter in law a bridal shower. I wanted to surprise her. You did a fantastic job. Keep up good work. SMILE.
Posted by: Rebecca | March 20, 2011 at 06:55 AM
Super cute favour boxes!
Posted by: Sherylee | March 20, 2011 at 07:03 AM
Love your treat boxes. They are adorable.
Posted by: Dale Morin | March 20, 2011 at 07:35 AM
Your favor boxes are adorable! I'll have to make some! Thanks for the inspiration
Posted by: Sheryl | March 20, 2011 at 07:51 AM
Ditto on Sheryl's comment! :-)
Posted by: Barbara | March 20, 2011 at 08:13 AM
Your projects are just stunning, Gretchen!
Posted by: Elizabeth M. Harris | March 20, 2011 at 08:29 AM
You are brilliant, I will be displaying a couple of these at a vendor fair I am doing next week.....THANK YOU!!!!!
Posted by: Barb Mullikin | March 20, 2011 at 08:45 AM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: lisa808 | March 20, 2011 at 09:48 AM
Absolutely adorable and creative!! LOVE the mini milk cartons and now here is a new way to use them!! TFS txjennywren.blogspot.com
Posted by: TxJennyWren | March 20, 2011 at 10:43 AM
Wow!
What a great use of the milk carton die!
You are so very clever and creative.
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Alita Long | March 20, 2011 at 12:16 PM
Oh my gosh! These are adorable!
Posted by: Pat S | March 20, 2011 at 04:35 PM
So cute Gretchen - love these projects!
Posted by: Dawn D | March 20, 2011 at 05:36 PM
A couple of perfectly beautiful cards. The pearl one is really special. Thanks for the inspiration. Glad I ordered some pearls recently!
Posted by: Jeanne | March 20, 2011 at 09:13 PM
Beautiful card!! And those boxes are just adorable!
Posted by: Deb B (Debadoo) | March 20, 2011 at 11:18 PM
super cute favor boxes!
Posted by: Jennifer S. | March 21, 2011 at 09:14 AM
I LOVE your double flap card!! So lovely and elegant ... and I LOVE the little splash of color on the inside! Nicely done ... :) And those bride and groom treat boxes are the PERFECT pair!! Adorable!! :)
Posted by: Wendy W. | March 21, 2011 at 09:23 AM
So cute as always! Especially love the treat boxes!!
Posted by: Elizabeth | March 21, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Beautiful card & boxes -- as always.
Posted by: Marsha E | March 22, 2011 at 06:22 AM
Gretchen, your work is always so inspiring! I love visiting your blog and seeing the latest and greatest! Your attention to detail is amazing. Thank you for sharing these beautiful projects. Have a great day! :)
Posted by: Anne Marie | March 22, 2011 at 10:58 PM
Wow... What a fantastic Idea! Looks like lots of us had the idea to do bride/groom boxes. Yours are VERY cute! love you.
Posted by: custom cakes | March 25, 2011 at 05:10 PM
Hi Gretchen,
What a beautiful and elegant wedding card. I love everything about it. I have
two weddings to attend this year, and I will be casing your card for both.
TFS!!!
Jude
Posted by: Judy | April 03, 2011 at 09:15 PM