The Bridal Collection - Part 1

I am sharing Part One of my Bridal Collection, as delivered recently to A Beautiful Touch in Westmont, New Jersey.  Weeks ago, I approached the store owner about carrying my cards in her shop.  She received my creations with enthusiasm, and together we are embarking on an experiment.  We want to see if her customers will be interested to buy cards for the shower and wedding gifts sold in the posh, beautiful store (almost makes me wish I was getting married right now!  the things she carries are exquisite.). Keeping my fingers crossed that they will be a hit!

Here are a few that I brought in:

I used a much-neglected set, JustRite's Damask Borders, for my sentiment and frame.  I picked up some pins from Dritz in the notion section of our JoAnn Fabric & Craft Store.  The pack contained many colors of pearl-topped pins.  Perfect for such a fancy card!  (and the price was terrific, too)

The next card features one of my favorite older Stampin' Up! sets, Blooming With Happiness.  I love, love, love that floral dress.

I used Cameo Beige seam binding (Hug Snug, from Zipper Stop).  Got it for Christmas, and the soft creamy vanilla shade is perfect for so many of my cards.

And last, something for the bride that honeymoons in Paris (or just has a 'thing' for it, as I do):

Had a snippet of Stampin' Up! lace on hand, and tied it around a twine bow.

I used another beloved SU stamp, Bella Toile background, to give interest to my kraft card base.  The sentiment is from Papertrey Ink, Happily Ever After -  another Christmas goody.  Chunky glass glitter covers a punched heart.

I was pretty excited to show these cards to you, and I do have more.  Will need to do another installment of the Bridal Collection so this post doesn't go on forever!

Card #1

Stamps: Damask Borders - JustRite Paper: Vintage Cream, white - PTI; patterns - SU Ink: Versafine Onyx Black - Tsukineko; Antique Linen - Ranger Fibers: lace; ivory ribbon - Stamp Simply Ribbon Store Accessories & Tools: paper flowers - IBS; circles, Floral Doily dies - Spellbinders; White Opal Liquid Pearls - Ranger; doily - Wilton; pink pearl pins - Dritz

Card #2

Stamps: Blooming with Happiness - SU Paper: white - PTI; patterns - SU Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black - Tsukineko; Antique Linen - Ranger Fibers: Cameo Beige seam binding - Hug Snug - Zipper Stop Accessories & Tools: Copic markers; White Opal Liquid Pearls - Ranger; doily - Wilton; pearls - Queen & Co.; circle die - Spellbinders

Card #3

Stamps: Bella Toile - SU; Happily Ever After - PTI Paper: kraft - PTI; Lost & Found Madison Avenue - My Mind's Eye Ink: Crumb Cake - SU; Frayed Burlap - Ranger; Versafine Onyx Black - Tsukineko Fibers: lace - SU; twine - Creative Impressions Accessories & Tools: White Opal Liquid Pearls - Ranger; Doily Lace punch - Martha Stewart; oval die - Spellbinders; Heart to Heart punch, Champagne glass glitter - SU