My first cigar box and 1 layer cards

So without saying too much because I have no idea if they read my blog I want to show you what I’ve been up to today. I really dont think “they” read this so I’m pretty safe. But still I will be vague as to who this is for.

I have had a dream for a couple years now to make some wine themed cards. Very simple, one layer cards. And a couple months ago I found a wine set from Crafty Secrets and I was soooooo thrilled! I knew it would be wonderful to make my cards with. So I made 8 cards today, all one layer colored with my copics. Only 4 of them have ribbon and the rest are completely flat. And they are all different, I love that! I’m really happy with how they turned out!

Now, maybe I’m wrong because I’ve been staring at these all day but I LOVE them! Im so happy with how simple, yet elegant they turned out! I used the amazing Papertrey white CS to make these with. I am not over gushing about that CS either, it is fabulous! I couldnt dream of making a 1 layer card with SU cardstock.

And of course those cards need a home so I altered one of the cigar boxes from Papertrey.  I used the “Spiral bouquet” set in graphite brilliance black ink and made 2 sheets of 8.5×11 patterend paper. The black has variations in the coverage and at first I started to worry, but I kinda like it. I think it adds some character. And you know what else adds some character? That left side of the box that shows the top is offset, LOL!!!! I used the acetate sheet that comes with your stamps that seperates them to make a window on the cut out, and floated a monogram. Dont throw that stuff away! It’s all GOLD I tell ya!

Ok, I really like this set, I knew I would. And I LOVE the monogram set as well. I guess I just love Papertrey, and seriously who doesnt?

I also stamped and wrapped 2 HUGE bags of nuggets to send out with the presents! YUM!!! And I made another stationary set. But I cant show that because I know they read my blog.

I still have 2 VERY special projects to do with ’spiral bouquet’ and 3 or 4 more gifts to make tomorrow. But first I think I want to play with my new MFT sets that came today. Hopefully I will have more to show later today, Im so excited to play with my new MFT!

The DEETS:

Stamps: Spiral bouquet, monogram borders and corners, ambassador monogram set-Papertrey     wine lovers-Crafty Secrets
Ink: Graphite brilliance black
CS: white-Papertrey ink
Accessories: copics, 1 3/8 round punch, scallop circle punch, MM black textured tape set, 600 grit sander, assorted ribbon

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