September 21, 2011

More Purple

If the stark purples of Halloween is not your thing, how about some soft lavenders and mauve ? Best Creation challenged it's design team to use a themed collection for unrelated occasions. I chose to work with Graduation papers. There are many versatile patterns which, depending on how you accessorise them, can make either soft romantic projects or strong masculine ones.


These were for Mary and SJ


These column twist gift holders are a great way to use up left-over papers. You can make the little one using just one 6"x4" piece. To give them some feminine charm, I embellished with flowers, organza ribbon, pearls and lace trim.



Next up I created some Armchair cards using the more Graduation papers. They are super easy to make and fold flat for shipping.

Tutorial :
  • Cut a piece of 2"x4" paper
  • Glue it in the middle of a piece of 4"x7" paper
  • Cut around the left, top and right sides of the 2"x4" paper
  • Fold the card in half, propping the 2"x4" paper up



    Linking up to these parties.

    Best Creation Supplies : Graduation (GP385, GP394, GP395, GP392, GP153, GP151, EC002 packaging), Jubilee GP 528.
    Others : Prima flowers (white) , American Craft Mementos metal charms (just dandy), floral brooch, ribbon, lace, feathers, pearl strands

30 comments:

Blossom inch said...

oh my those are lovely and beautiful. I love those 2 bags and those cards are just awesome Sandy!

Monica said...

Those feminine embellies look lovely. And the cards are so cleverly done... the fact that they can be posted flat. Lovely papers.
xxx Monica

Electra said...

Ooooo, I'm DEFINITELY going to make one of these cards Sandy! Thanks for the tutorial!

Ros said...

These are so pretty Sandy ... TFS

Mihaela said...

Looking so beautiful, great work!

jacirascrap said...

Obrigada Sandy pelo tutorial!!!

~amy~ said...

great projects Sandy...lovin' those Arm Chair cards!

Ira said...

These are awesome creations Sandy, love them!

Stella said...

Your cards are gorgeous too but I fell in love with the gift holders; wow!

onecraftymama said...

I love the idea of the Armchair cards - those are super! I'm also loving the challenge of using a themed collection for other occasions. That's a favourite for me, seeing what else I can make besides what's intended.

Marie (Mazz) said...

your precision creativity is amazing Sandy! hey, I've just realised you probably know my friend Alicia Barry on the Best Creation DT. small world aye!!

TFS the tute and the love on my blog hugs'n'hearts Mazz

Staying Crafty said...

Love the feminine touches on the gift holders! Very fun fold for those cards too :)

lynn said...

sandy, your treat holders are so beautiful! i've never seen an armchair card--how cute! tfs!

Annette said...

wow Sandy these are amazing...

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Amazing projects!!!!

Cassie said...

You are sooo talented! I am stopping by from I heart nap time!

Janetcraft said...

Hi Sandy, what a brilliant idea of making this armchair like..kind of card..thanks for sharing and also thanks for visitng quite frequently to my blog...appreciate so much with your sweet comments as well!
Wish to join your challenge if any..

creativejewishmom said...

love those gift holders, how did you make them! thanks so much for sharing all your amazing projects on Craft Schooling Sunday!

Christie said...

What fun projects! Love the gift holders, so pretty and feminine!

Jacki @ Crafting Mom said...

Those gift holders are just gorgeous! I love the way you embellished them!

Jona Panesa said...

so lovely!!!

Carmen said...

Wow you are very talented. These are cute...gonna have to try and make one.Thanks.

Would love it if you would link this up to our Rockin' link party going on now at RoCa and Company. Here is the link: http://rocaandcompany.blogspot.com/2011/09/you-rock-3.html . Come and show off what you got. Hope to see you there...

Remember...YOU ROCK!!

Carmen @
RoCa and Company
www.rocaandcompany.blogspot.com

Tricia @ SweeterThanSweets said...

What a cool folding trick! Thanks for sharing at TT&J!

WhyCuzICan said...

Very sweet, and would be a smile maker for sure. Guess I should make some and spread some smiles, right?

Pretty cards :D
Thanks for sharing while I visiting from the Shabby Nest Linky Party today,
~Suzanne in NW Illinois

Natalёk said...

great projects

Marilyn said...

Wow, how awesome..love this idea!!:)) Found ya on hop and officially following ya with smiles..I'm Marilyn from http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/ and will love for you to stop in sometime...Loving your blog and off to read more :))

Nancy ~ Inkcicles said...

So cool! I love all your ideas! Thanks for sharing!
:-)

South Bay Studio said...

What a lovely idea, i love the feather embellishment. Kathi

Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made said...

Love this fold! I'm just getting ready to make card sets for gifts -- this will definitely be included! Thanks very much!

Shiloh said...

Love the gift bag colors that you chose!
Shiloh
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