Purple satin scrapbook for weddding

The last couple weeks I have been working on making a purple satin scrapbook for my son's wedding, which was in N.J. this past weekend.  It turned out to be a longer, more involved project than I had anticipated, since my old reliable Bernina sewing machine stopped working.  So it had to go into the shop and that was when I decided to get a backup sewing machine.  I looked at several models with good reviews and ordered a Janome.  

Between fussing with my Bernina (which came back fairly quickly and all cleaned up), and deciding what backup machine to get, ordering it online, and then setting it up and learning how to use it, it took me a while longer to finish this project.  Since the wedding colors were purple, gold, and white, I used gold trim (rickrack, ribbon), purple ribbon and flowers, and white lace for the scrapbook.

But I took pictures along the way and wanted to share them!

 Padding glued to outside of scrapbook

 Purple satin cut out to cover book and inside flaps, as well as a pocket for the front.

 Sewed ruffled lace around outside and flat lace along inside flaps and front pocket.

 Two kinds of purple ribbon gathered for front ruffle and purple flower on pocket.

 Gold rickrack added.

 Flowers made with purple ribbon, flowers, and lace appliques.

 Purple flowers and gold ribbon added.

 Gold, purple ribbon, and white flat lace ties added to book; gold photo corners inserted into pocket.

On each of the inside pages, I attached a cash bill and a gift card was also inside - to make sure they looked at all of the pages lol.  I will be posting pictures of the inside pages, which I finished up while at the hotel in N.J. the day before the wedding....

Paper Craft Crew card sketch challenge #193

Sorry I haven't been around, but my son's wedding in N.J. was this past weekend (which I flew out to from the east coast and back in 3 days) and I not only made 40 thank you cards (previously posted) but also made a purple satin scrapbook for them, so been concentrating on that.  But now back to more cardmaking fun - I'll be posting pics of the scrapbook soon, but wanted to share the weekly Paper Craft Crew card sketch challenge #193!  You can join this week's challenge:  

http://www.papercraftcrew.com/pcccs-193-card-sketch/

Just a few things to think about as you play along with us this week:

• Before playing along, please make certain you CLICK HERE to review our Challenge Rule!
• When posting to your blog or other social media, please use keyword PCCCS193.
• The Paper Craft Crew design team has come up with some fun card samples using this week's card sketch.  You may click any of the photos to see a larger image, and you may also click the name under the photo to go to the designers blog for more information on their creation.
• POSTING END TIME:  If you'd like to be chosen as a Top Pick, please be sure to link your project by Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 11:55 PM EST
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• http://www.papercraftcrew.com/pcccs-193-card-sketch/  
• The Paper Craft Crew design team has come up with some fun card samples using this week's card sketch - beautiful cards to inspire you below -- don't forget this is the last month to purchase items from Stampin' Up's current catalog in my online store!  I must put together my list!  

Enjoy these cards!

 http://www.papercraftcrew.com/pcccs-193-card-sketch/

http://www.papercraftcrew.com/pcccs-193-card-sketch/

Stampin' Up's retiring list - limited quantities

 

It's that time of year again!  Time to say good bye to retiring Stampin' Up! products.  

Retiring List for Occasions Catalog and Annual Catalog

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/marynoble/promotions

• Some items are discounted up to 50% off
• Many items are only available "while supplies last" - so shop early in my online store
• The Washi Label Punch is already "out of stock"
• Even though the host/stampin' rewards items are listed as retiring, you'll still need to qualify for them with a $150 or more order (then select them as your Stampin'  Rewards).
• The list may seem longer than in past years, but remember...the list includes both the Annual AND Occasions Catalogs (new for this year)
• Shop early in my online store to ensure you get your favorites before they are gone!

 
 http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/marynoble/promotions
 

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The last week....of Stampin' Up Weekly Deals

    

It is the very last week of Stampin' Up Weekly Deals!  After next Monday the 18th, they will be gone forever :-(  There are some holiday items on the deals this week, so be sure to check them out in my online store real soon if you want to buy them.  

 http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=100100

Here are just a few of the discounted Stampin' Up items, check out my online store to see all of them - remember, it is first come, first serve.

http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=100100

                 

         

            

http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=100100

Last wedding thank you card based on wedding invitation

I finished up the last set of ten wedding thank you cards (previous postings showed other 3 designs) for my son's wedding next month.  This card was also based on their wedding colors, purple, white, and gold.  But I got ahold of some extra wedding invitations and used them to make these 10 cards.

Here is what the off-white laser-cut invitations looked like:

Here is a close up of the thank you card as well as the wedding invitation:

I fell in love with the laser cut design and just knew I wanted to use it. The purple cardstock I used has a slight sheen to it, with Stampin' Up's very vanilla cardstock under it.  I used the Stampin' Up curvy trio corner punch at the bottom - I thought it was the perfect touch!  Here is a little bit more about this versatile punch:  

The Curvy Corner Trio punch is 3 punches in one!  It has cute 2 corner designs and a ribbon slide for tons of card and tag options. Punches are a quick and easy way to add interest and depth to your projects, as well as high quality, affordable (only $20 for 3 punches), and easy to use.  You can order it in my online store.

My son gave me the nicest compliment when I told him when to expect the wedding thank you cards - I asked him to let me how they liked them, and he said, Mom, I have never seen any of your cards that I haven't liked!

I am also making a special wedding scrapbook for them using these laser cut corners too, with purple satin fabric, satin and white lace ruffles, and purple/gold flowers. Thank goodness I have lots of retired Stampin' up 12 x 12 designer papers in various paper colors to use, so will post the book and pages when it is done. Since the wedding is next month I will be busy....

Don't forget the Stampin' Up retiring list will be available on April 18th so you will want to order any of the items on that list before they run out!