Friday, May 25, 2012

May Papertrey Bloghop

Happy Friday! Today is the May Papertrey Bloghop.
This month the challenge was this photo
This is what I came up with. The Invitation
The Menu
The first thing I thought of when I saw this photo was matching invitations and a menu to go with that beautiful table setting. I found the menu on this website where the photo came from. I wanted to use the Table Service Stamp set but didn't have it so I improvised. I have since bought it though and it is on it's way to me for future use. Thanks Carol!
I started with a Simply Chartreuse Base and embossed it with the linen impression plate. Next I added digital pattern papers, computer generated the text on both and embossed them with a Damask Embossing folder. I created the plates from more patterned paper and circles. The utensils were made using a cut file. Finally I finished it off by making the 3D Hydrangea flowers using this tutorial. The flowers are greener in real life but here is a close up photo of them and the embossing

 I also made a matching envelope box and lined it with more checkerboard paper. You can find the tutorial for how to make one here

I look forward to seeing what everyone else has come up with on Nicole's blog now. I hope the your holiday weekend is a great one and as always thanks for stopping by.

28 comments:

Elena said...

this is gorgeous, Terri!

Gerdine said...

Love it!! Great invitation!

Luanne said...

Love that hibiscus flower. Thanks for the tutorial too, I'm going to check that one out....! :-0

carol (krillsister) said...

Awesome invite. Amazing how creative one can be when lacking certain supplies. Thos flowers are awesome. Ned to try it.

Leigh Penner said...

Oh, this is fabulous, Terri! I love your mix of patterns and textures!

Rhonda said...

Love this Terri!!! All the textures are stunning.

Lisa Elton said...

Terri this is fantastic! What a sweet card and I LOVE your little hydrangea blooms!!

Unknown said...

Terri..this is great. I have got to get that hydrangea. My daughter is getting married next summer and these are the flowers she is going to have. Oh I'm seeing some project :)

Cassie_lu said...

This is stunning and would be perfect for a sweet bridal brunch or even a baby shower.

Mary said...

Great invitation! I love the flowers and the texture - just lovely!

Aman said...

So beautiful!

Kim Heggins said...

Wow, this is so beautiful...what time is dinner??? If it is anything like your card it will be fabulous.

Marybeth said...

TFS the site the photo came from. Wow I love the invite you came up with from the photo. I am saving this one because I have a hard time using the die you used . Stunning ! Wonderful job Terri!

victoria h said...

Fab invitation and menu. Love the flowers.

Tracey McNeely said...

Excellent, excellent invitation Terri. I love all the details and thank you for the links.

Kara said...

how beautiful!! love the lining of the envelope too!!

Tamara said...

These are so beautiful! Love all the layers!

Pam W Merwin said...

What an adorable invitation!

Sharron said...

Now I know why you wanted Table Service! You certainly did an incredible job without it though! Love all the wonderful details on the invitation and the envelope is just awesome!

Suzanne Russell said...

So elegant! I want to come to your party! Every detail is perfectly done. The mix of pattern and texture is wonderful.

Leigh Ann Baird said...

Gorgeous and green is my fav!

Shelley said...

Excellent use of the challenge. I watched your video, some great tips. I've made a 3-D flower like this once before, but not nearly as small! Very nice!

Jean said...

Very pretty invitation and matching menu!

BethieJ said...

Terri this turned out FABULOUS! I LOVE it!!!! Great job!!

Hope your having a GREAT day!!

Joyce said...

This is a wonderful project. Sorry I am so late to see it. I would have loved to come to your brunch.

Handmade in Israel said...

Great job - as always! I love the envelope too!

Angie Tieman said...

I'm stopping by for the Moxie Fab Out and About Challenge!

I love your invite, so cute! Great job with that inspiration photo!

LEG Studios said...

What a great take on the challenge. Love your invite - it's perfect!