Thursday, March 17, 2011

JustRite Friday Challenge 50: Spring or Birthday Gift or Envelope

As I was awaiting my first Grand Nestabilities' arrival with plans to submit for JustRite's challenge, I happened to find this adorable Pebbles "Birdies" double-sided paper, which is solid green on the back. I decided I just had to make a Spring gift basket, card and lined envie! I had sooo much fun that now I'm up late trying to get this posted!
I made the gift box first and knew I wanted to use Spellbinders' Grand Labels Four, one of my fav shapes. My Labels Four die #3 was cut/embossed and then scored from each scallop indention to meet in the center for added interest on the front. The handle also has 3 scored lines, though it was nearly impossible to photograph that. You can click on the photos, then click again to enlarge them to see the detail. I then cut along the top two scores of my Labels Four, added a Making Memories flower grommet and tucked a Labels Four tag under the grommet on which I stamped JustRite's sentiment, "Rebirth of Spring" from Nature's Nested Sentiments. A little brown felt bird die cut from Spellbinders' Nested Birds sits atop my little tab closure which tucks into a strip of CS behind the grommet for closure.
For my card and matching envelope, I used Grand Labels Four #4 to nearly completely cover the front of my 5" square card. Topping it off is another Nature's Nested Sentiment on a Labels 4 die and a red felt bird sitting atop it. I scored my card front twice at the top also. For my matching square envie, I again cut the Grand Labels Four die shapes to decorate the top flap and to line my envelope!
I love using double-sided paper for projects like this, as it's a sure match and makes everything so much easier! Thanks so much for stopping in today & let me know if you think staying up late was worth it -- LOL!

13 comments:

Mary Jo said...

You have been very busy. That paper is really cute. I am jealous of the grand nesties. This is a very cute project. well done.

Lynette said...

This is awesome, Marge. Fabulous paper and fabulous creations using it!

1CardCreator said...

Definitely worth staying up late for! This is such a beautiful set! The little bird is the perfect touch too!

Unknown said...

Marge,
This set is fabulous, it's worth losing a little sleep over. I love that pattern paper. The little birdies are too cute. The card, the basket, and the envelope shapes are terrific. You have Grand Nesties, you lucky girl.

Regina

Unknown said...

Oh, I forgot. Thank you for the sweet comment you left on my blog, and thank you for becoming my Lucky 13th follower.

Regina

Kathy W said...

super cute and fun!

My Sheri CRAFTS said...

Boy you squeezed this one in at the last minute! Great job! Love the papers and that cute gift bag!

Sharon Harnist said...

Congratulations on your gorgeous winning entry, Marge, and thanks for playing in JustRite's challenge!

Unknown said...

CONGRATULATIONS Marge!!! I'm so happy for you.

Liz Weber said...

Congrats on winning the challenge Marge, your project is lovely. Love what you did with the grand nestabilities, that paper is perfect. Enjoy your prize!

klarcher said...

what a fun set, love the colors and the detail and well worth while to stay up late

Mel said...

Super Cute, what a wonderful job

Terre said...

Love what you did the your Spellbinders die templates. Nicely done.

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