Bridal Shower Invitations

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My sister got married January 4, 2014.  As matron of honor I wanted to throw her a bridal shower since she did such a lovely job when I got married.  I knew this dress was going to be perfect to use.  Her colors were black, gray with accents of silver and red.  I did this as a postcard style with the shower details on the back and a matching envelope.  Even though I had to make 64 invites, I really did enjoy creating these in honor of my sister!

Matching envelope

Supplies needed:

Card Stock: Basic Black 5-1/2" by 4-1/4"
                   Basic Gray 5-1/2" by 4-1/4"
                   Modern Medley DSP (#126926 $10.95) to cut framelit and envelope liner

                   Silver Glimmer Paper (#124005 $4.95) scraps

Ink: Real Red Pad (#126949 $5.95)

Stamp Set: Oh, Hello (clear - #130733 $18.95) (Wood - #131931 $25.95)

Accessories: Top Note Bigz Die (#113463 $21.95)
                    Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (#117335 $7.95)
                    Dress Up Framelits Dies (#130101 $24.95)
                    Envelope Liners Framelits (#132172 $26.95)
                    Big Shot (#113439 $99.95)
                    Silver 1/8" Silver Ribbon (#132137 $4.95) Tie knot in center

April Q&A

	Q: I’ve seen some cards with fancy folds made using the Labels Framelits. How do you do that? A: The new Hearts and Labels Framelits Dies for the Big Shot have been a huge hit! There are so many great ways to use them, besides the obvious layered frames. You can use them to cut edges of cards into shapes, make window cards, make cards with fancy folds, and so much more! One of my favorite fancy folds cards is a Z-fold card. It’s extra fun because of a cut with the Label Framelits that makes the main image flip to the inside when you open the card! Here’s how you can make this fun Z-Fold Flip card: Step 1: Cut a piece of 8-1/2” card stock in half to get a 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” card body. Score at 4-1/4” along the 8-1/2” side to create the folded card. Next fold the front of the card in half. You can do this by folding the edge of the card back towards the fold of the card or by scoring first at 2-1/8” and then folding the edge of the card back towards the fold of the card. Step 2: Turn the Multipurpose Platform to Tab 2 and place it onto the Big Shot with a Cutting Pad on it. Unfold the card body you previously scored. Place a Label Framelits (the 3rd largest works well) centered over the fold on the card front. Place the top Cutting Pad only over half of the Label Framelit so the Cutting Pad edge is lined up with the fold line on the center of the card front. Carefully hold the sandwich in place and run through the Big Shot. Only the part of the Framelit with the Cutting Pad over it will be cut. Step 3: Fold the card and decorate the Framelits section with other Framelits layers and stamped images. When the card is opened the image flips to the inside of the card. Use Texture Impressions Embossing Folders to add embossing to cut Framelits for even more detail and interest! Have fun experimenting with this great Z-Fold Flip card using the Framelits Hearts Collection, too!
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