Mixed Media Save-the-Date

I hope this unique save-the-date will inspire my Jewish readers to take their cards to the next level. The customer request I received was for a "save the date" to send to her guests for her grandson's bar mitzvah. She wanted a card she could hand write that said "save the date" and had a Torah. I tried to take it to the next level with my design. Here is a little tutorial. I hope you enjoy!

Materials: 
Cardstock: A Muse Studio Blueberry, A Muse Studio Sugar
Printing: Epson Inkjet
Diecuts: Silhouette SD (original design)
Embellishments/Tools: Xyron, Woodsies Craft Picks, A Muse Studio Holiday Washi Tape (gold), Hanukkah Fabric, Silhouette Clean-Cut Fabric Interfacing, Gold Embroidery Thread, Household Iron

Directions:

• Print "Save the Date" on Sugar cardstock
• Cut Sugar and Blueberry cardstock rectangles to size
• Cut connected Jewish stars using Silhouette SD and Blueberry cardstock
• Run Jewish star strip through Xyron to apply adhesive to back
• Assemble Blueberry and Sugar rectangles, then apply Jewish star strip 
• To make Torah:
• Break 1/2" off top (rounded end) of 4 craft picks. Cover rounded ends in gold washi tape and trim around edges.
• Iron interfacing to Hanukkah fabric, and cut to approx. 1" tall x 1-1/2" wide (make sure no dreidels are showing!)
• Wrap ends of fabric around washi-covered craft picks as shown. Iron to adhere interfacing to craft picks/itself.
• With rolled-in ends on bottom, tie gold embroidery thread around "Torah" and knot twice.
• Apply large glue dot to back of "Torah" and adhere to card. 

Back to the desk...lots of cards!

I have been loving my sewing machine lately, but it was definitely time to get back to another passion, cards! The winner of my gift certificate from Beth Judea's Vashti night cashed it in for 6 Thank You and 6 Birthday cards. I had so much fun designing the assortment!

I really can't pick a favorite, but I would love to show you a couple close-up for an inspiration to my card-making readers:

This is such a clean-and-simple card. I love using text as the design.

 All supplies used are from A Muse Studio:

Cardstock: Kraft, Lime
Stamps: Birthday Builder
Ink: Cherry, Orange, Grass, Ocean, Bubblegum, Versafine Black
Embellishments/Tools: Corner Chomper, Vanilla "Not Your Grandma's..." Button, Cherry/White Baker's Twine

 

This card uses one of my favorite new stamps, and the color palette makes me smile.

 All supplies used are from A Muse Studio:

Cardstock: Navy Petite Polka Dot, Melon, Sugar
Stamps: Modern Zinnia, Contemporary Greetings
Ink: Watermelon, Poppy, Papaya, Versafine Black
Embellishments: Silver Organdy Ribbon

Custom Orders Part 2

Here are a few more fun custom orders I have whipped up in the past month.

Baby/Big Bro Gifts:

I just can't get enough of these cute pillows. They are so soft and cuddly! These were for a cutie named Benji and his big brother Joey. My kids already picked out designs they want me to make for them, so I will be pulling out the pattern again soon.

Real Supergirls wear pink!

Their big brother better watch out...two supergirls are coming his way! These pink satin reversible capes are great for fighting crime in style!

On

Cape modeled by my own in-house Supergirl, Lily. :)
 

Busy month of custom orders!

Sorry to have left you for so long, but I am back to show off some FUN custom orders I got to work on this past month. First up, a "Princess Bee" birthday for an adorable 3-year-old.

I was enlisted to create invites, thank you's a sundress and decor in "princess bee" theme. This party was for the daughter of a good friend, so of course I provided a themed birthday gift as well--a princess bee pillow!

Stay tuned...I will be posting more fun creations in the next week.

Invitations and Thank Yous

Dress (modeled by my daughter)

Back of dress

 

Lighting here is terrible, but this is a banner that was super-cute in person.

Centerpiece. Paper flowers were cut using my Silhouette SD!

Princess Bee pillow (complete with crown)

Back of pillow--personalized!

Party with Me at Panera!

Whether you love A Muse Studio products, or have never tried them out, please don't miss my catalog launch parties!  

Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. or  
Sunday, April 14 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. 
 
both dates at Panera Bread, 1211 Half Day Rd., Bannockburn

• Pick up a copy of the NEW catalog
• Try out A Muse Studio products, including our Splash ink
• Make a FREE treat box and gift tag (see pic below!)
• Enjoy a tasty snack
• Take home a goodie bag with some fun A Muse Studio products (must RSVP in advance to get the goodie bag)
• Enter to WIN FREE STAMPS!

RSVP HERE!