Wedding Card in a Box

 

I recently went shopping at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, and it was not impulse shopping, as is so often the case with crafty stuff – to which I say “why not?”, as long as you stay within a budget, and I do, despite appearances to the contrary.  I’m very strict about that.  You see,  I was all out of 1/4” silk ribbon, a necessity in my stamp room, so I restocked a few oft used colors.  Additionally, I have for a very long time been meaning to purchase some clear card boxes for those occasional times I make a card too bulky for an envelope.  When those cards happen I will generally make a box for it – pretty and not too difficult, but definitely extra bother.  Well, happy day, I now have pre-made boxes which I can decorate or leave plain, and I can bulk up those cards to my heart’s content.

 

So, I did.  I may not have chosen these particular papers, but I’m trying to use them up.  I fell out of love with the BasicGrey Eva collection after I used my few favorite sheets.  Waste not, want not.  I chose to make a wedding card, as those cards are often hand delivered, and with a gift certificate slipped inside it makes the card in the box rather like a gift, itself.  I frequently like to give both a gift and a gift certificate.

 

 

This photo is just to show you the bulk of the flowers.  They fit very comfortably in the box.

 

 

I used a JustRite sentiment from the Romantic Sentiments set, which I’m sure is retired, but I never give up a sentiment set.  I believe JustRite retired all these sets that require the grooved wooden stampers.  I have all the stampers, but these days I simply apply a piece of double-sided removable tape to the back of the stamp and stick it on a clear block.  Works like a charm.

 

The bird cage and birds are one of my new Die-Versions dies called “Beautiful Bird Cages”.  I let the birds loose and hung the cage from the flower cluster. 

 

 

Here’s the card inside one of the A2 boxes.  Quick and easy and a nice presentation.  I didn’t decorate the box as the card was plenty decorated enough, and that’s the beauty of a clear box – it shows off the card and protects it at the same time.  I tied it up with silver elastic cord just to make it a little more “gifty”.

 

 

Again, I’ve talked your eyes off through my compulsion to share information which some may find useful.  If you’ve skipped to the end but still want the basics, it’s all in the recipe below my signature.  Wishing you a happy day!

 

Stamps:  Retired JustRite Romantic Sentiments  Paper:  Pink Bazzill, Cougar Opaque White, black, BasicGrey Eva designer paper  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, SU! Pink Pirouette for sponging around sentiment  Accessories:  Silk ribbon, silver elastic cord, lace, Prima flowers, pearls, EK Success scallop edge punch, Die-Versions Beautiful Bird Cages, JustRite Custom Charms (heart shape for sentiment), Spellbinders Classic and Scalloped Heart dies, Spellbinders Floral Flourishes, A2 Crystal Clear Card Box

Comments

[Glenda]

Oh my goodness Leslie, this is stunning! I love those cute little birds and birdcage and your ribbon is gorgeous. Definitely going to have to make a trip there myself for some staples!

[chris olsen]

This is gorgeous Leslie!! I just love your layered scallops, the colors, combo of patterns and your design!! I certainly love those clear boxes and will have to look into them as well. Thanks for sharing!!

[Susie Lessard]

Leslie, this is just gorgeous! I love the design layout and those colors and patterns are wonderful! What beautiful attention to detail. And the clear box presentation... stunning! This will be a cherished keepsake for the couple.

[Diane H]

Well you certainly have taken the paper and made it into a gorgeous card..I LOVE the colors, all the beautiful layers and the ribbon is stunning itself....let alone those gorgeous flowers...a beautiful design. Those boxes are perfect for a detailed and layered card like this one..wow...pure beauty!! You have some really nice sentiments, too!!!

[nancy littrell]

TFS the different views of your gift wedding card Leslie. TFS also where you got your perfect clear card box. So perfect for your amazingly creative and beautiful gift for the bride and groom!

[Maggie s]

Wow! This is so gorgeous! Why don't I have any of that BG paper. It's beautiful. Just love your design and all the extra details. TFS where you got your box. Gonna have to check that out.

[Donna Ellis]

wow Wow WOW! Leslie, what an amazing card Lulu put together! Love all the layers and the amazing shapes in this masterpiece. Your textures and prints AND yes, the colors, all are beautiful. You always create magic with your fingers -- oops. I mean Lulu always creates magic with her paws, but I'm sure she has some help from you, too. Well, of course I know Lulu did not make this, but I'm sure she helped with the inspiration, pointing out all the pretties in your garden. Thank you for sharing some wonderful ideas in this creation! hugs, de

[Evelyn in Oregon]

How pretty...and to have that beautiful card show through the acetate is a bonus! It's such a lovely package...and definitely one that will be a keepsake.

[Tammy Hair]

Beautiful wedding card Leslie! Love the idea of the see-thru box, really does look like a gift!

[Sherri Dean]

This is just gorgeous! LOVE all those beautiful layers. They add so much to the richness of the card. The lace & pearls make it even more elegant. Whoever gets this will be thrilled with it!

[beth]

Holey Moley Leslie what a stunner you have here love all the layers and embellishments.....beautiful.

[Traci]

I haven't visited Sharon's store in awhile, but I do love those boxes which I don't have. They make such a pretty presentation, especially when what is inside is this stunning!! You always are so good to share, and find a way to use up paper, I have many that will never be used up! Your card is beautiful, Leslie!

[Conniecrafter]

I too make boxes for these big bulky cards, it would be nice to have some clear boxes to share them in. Love your layering of dies and the lace, the bird cage is a neat touch, I love bird cages with flowers!

[yogi]

wonderful card. I've been creating too many dimensional cards lately... Have a great day

[Shannon White]

Wow!! this is Just Gorgeous Miss Leslie! Love all the vintagey romantic layers and all in one of my favorite color combo's too! Loving the lace and ribbon accents along with Darling Birdcage too! Really Fabulous! 8-)

Hugs
Shannon

[Stacy Morgan]

Romantic and beautiful Leslie. I am glad you got some of the clear boxes to hold the cards. The celery ribbon is soft and pretty.

[CherylQuilts]

Oh, Leslie, this is so beautiful and, I agree, so romantic! What a beautiful sentiment...so true!! What a delightful mix of papers, dies, ribbon, flowers. oh my! It's gorgeous! Hugs!

[Lynette]

Your card is indeed a gift! It's so gorgeous and your paper is beautiful. I love that sentiment. Love the stitching on your card, too. Everything about this card is just perfect - a very lovely "Leslie" card!

[Gail]

What I love about you, is that your talent is so diverse. I never know what awaits me when I pop in. Gorgeous flowers, a CAS card, something masculine or something with ribbon, dies, lace and flowers as this one. You never disappoint.