I love butterflies so the handmade embellishment that I received from Kirsty could not have been more perfect. Not to mention the kraft, dotty ribbon, cute tiny label, pretty blue gingham and book pages....not forgetting the stripy paperclip.
Inspired by the butterfly I created a shaped card and added touches of blue, embossed dots and brown lace to co-ordinate.
Next, what to put the card in? A normal envelope? No, not pretty enough so I set about making my own. You may have seen lots of versions across the web of envelopes made from paper doilies.
Here's mine, simply folded. But where is the embellishment you might wonder?
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19 comments:
Wow what a lovely idea. Whoever gets this card is going to be thrilled! Becky x
Brilliant idea Amanda and it's very pretty...I have a bit of a thing for butterflies too...
Enjoy your weekend....
Kirsti xxx
Oh, wow! How pretty is that? I love your shaped card - another perfect example of how the embellishments are suggesting different things to different people.
Have a great weekend Amanda
Great idea - I would never have thought of that but it works so well. TFS
How origional. The doily envelope is divine. Sorry i haven't said sooner but hope your knee is better soon.
Gorgeous card and the perfect finishing touch. I would never have thought of it, but may now have to use your idea.
How pretty is that envelope....and a clever way to use the embellishment!
Alison xx
Er - YES, I'd be impressed if someone handed me a card like this! So delicate and lovely. I like the embossed dots on the cards, and the embellie really does work well as a finishing touch. x
Oh MY!!!!! You have created such pretty card and envelope! But really your creativity shines in the use of the embellishment! I would love it if somebody handed it to me!
Ahhh! So very delicate and it gives a hint of the loveliness that is inside the envelope too. Genius!
What a clever idea. And I haven't seen envelopes made form doilies before - where have I been hiding?
oh wow gorgeous card and a very clever way to use your embellie!!
Lovely Amanda, indeed, who wouldn't be impressed. The card is lovely, such a great realistic butterfly shape :) Great envelope, such a great idea, I haven't seen someone make a doily envelope before :)
Oh and also, great use of the embellishment, it looks brilliant as a seal :)
I. Must. Make. This. In fact, I now want my embellishment back, but only with the card in the envelope.
I've never seen doily envelopes - it's a lovely idea and looks so beautiful and delicate. And who could resist that brilliant butterfly card? Lovely projects, thanks so much for taking part!
Oh how beautiful! I love the card, but that envelope is amazing. I've never seen anything like it. Great work!
Hi Amanda ~ Thank you so much for all of the lovely comments you've left for me this week. I so appreciate it!
That doilie envelope is ADORABLE!!!
And your decorated pebbles in the previous post are fantastic. Just this morning I picked up a stone in my backyard that looks to be the perfect turtle-shell shape. Your project inspires me! :o)
Love the doily envelope and the card is very cool. See some stash has been busted lol.
Sweet! Love that envelope.
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