Project 1

OK, so in what will likely be a marathon blog writing session, this is finished project 1

You might recognise the topper on this card - it's the decoupage sheet I designed from one of my own photos (more info in this post). I used all the layers to create one huge topper. it's backed onto a hexagonal piece of the background card, and onto a square piece of silver mirri.
The sentiment frame and banner are silver embossed Anna Griffin stamps that have sat in my crafty stash for about 3 years (eep!) chalked in a pink blush colour. It is slightly more purple that I would have liked, but that's my own stupid fault for not trying it on some scrap before I did it for real! Let that be a lesson.

I don't normally post envelopes ,but this was my first envelobox made on the Crafters Companion Ultimate Pro. It made up much easier than I expected it to - I don't normally follow written instructions too well, so I had watched the DVD before I started. The only issue I had was that I had to make it out of card, which gave me a bit of a nightmare when it came to sealing it. Instead of using glue, I've put 2 slits in the flap, and threaded through some ribbon that tones with the topper, and tied it. Once the card has an insert, and is all signed, I'll glue the ribbon back to the main envelobox, so it's opened by untying the bow.

I think this one will be my Grandma's for her birthday - mind you, that's about 5 months away, so that might change!