Hello Friends, How are you this Monday? I am so sorry that I have been M.I.A. … eek!! …. Please forgive me for just dropping off the planet. I have added some new things to my 2017 schedule and just trying to balance everything. I think I need more practice 🙂
A few weeks ago I was lucky to be asked to facilitate an engagement proposal. The gentleman had a wonderful scavenger hunt planned for his bride to be but, didn’t know how to present his plan to her. His mom, a friend of mine asked me to help & it was such a joyous creative time. Once the proposal/scavenger hunt part was all finished I wanted to make a special congratulations card for the newly engaged couple. “The Dream Wedding” stamp set was perfect to celebrate this happy occasion.
(in my next post I will share his plan for the scavenger hunt and how that I was able to help)
A toast with champagne bubbles, bubbly, sequins and hearts was the celebratory look I was going for. Simon Says Stamps hearts die cut was prefect to add more jazz to the background since there was so much love in the air.
So many fun elements in this stamp set to work with but, I chose two of the images to stamp a background incorporating a few of the sentiments. An extra Fizz bottle was stamped to color and pop on the card.
I know I would be adding a heavy weight vellum on top of the background so I didn’t need to carefully color the background. To add a subtle touch I outlined the images with a darker warm grey marker.
Once the images were outlined it was quicker to color the background with a lighter grey. If you color over the outline it softens that harsh darker grey line. Once the background was finished I glued it on some white card stock and trimmed some vellum to soften the background.
Adding glossy accents is always the finishing touch. When I am covering something like this I like to add the glossy to the image… with something slippery underneath like some packaging so the image doesn’t stick to paper. (yup this has happened to me)
When I was assembling my card I realized my card needed a little more so I stamped the champagne flutes to round out my card panel. I fussy cut them and added some glossy accents.
Incorporating a die cut can add more dimension and interest to your card and so can some bling. Matte Medium works great and seems to keep those pesky sequins down especially on vellum. I am so in love with Lucy’s sequins especially this mix. I love how some are matt and not shiny.
After coloring some of the hearts pink I glued vellum on top. Some of the hearts I left open.
Thanks for your kindness, patience and your visit. I hope 2017 has been a good one to you so far. Thanks again! Hugs, Kathy
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Hi Kathy. Happy to see you make an appearance on your blog. Such a fun card. Love the depth that the vellum creates. The scavenger hunt sounds like a fun project.
Marianne x
Thanks so much Marianne … a thanks to you for always being here. Hugs 🙂
What a special card! So many great details! Surely the couple receiving this card will love and treasure it.
Thanks sooo much it was fun to make … now if only I could remember to send it off. 🙂
This is a wonderful card! I love all the ideas you brought into it. It’s gorgeous!
Thanks so much Rijacki that’s sooo sweet 🙂
You always inspire us with your fabulous designs. I’m loving this bubbly gorgeous card and I’m sure the young couple will love it too. Thanks for sharing the great ideas. Looking forward to the scavenger hunt plan. Thanks.
Thanks so much Susan you are a sweetie 🙂
Very cute Kathy!
Aww thanks Jo 🙂
How wonderful! Jo x
Thanks so much Dotty Jo. 🙂
Oh Kathy this card is fantastic! you are always so inspirational!
xoxo Olga
Awww Olga you are a sweetheart. Thanks so much 🙂
I missed you, but then I am away from home with limited internet access. I am flagging this post to watch later. AND…I am happy to see you whenever you post. I look at it like this: you are giving me lots and lots of information and inspiration, for free, so you don’t owe me anything! Take care of wonderful you!
Aww Bev thanks for saying that I appreciate your point of view. I hope you are somewhere fun. Hope to see you soon 🙂 Hugs
What a GREAT card! You are amazing and so inspiring to me! AND, how fun it was for me to get to hug you at Creativation!
Awww Jan that’s sooo sweet of you to say. Thank YOU!! It was fun meeting you and to be able to hug you in person. Thanks for the love and support 🙂 Hugs
Fabulous fabulous card!
Thanks Diane you are a sweetheart 🙂
Awww. Sounds like fun. I can’t wait to hear more!
Yay I love hearing that Joyce thanks!! 🙂
Hi Kathy–boy do I understand about life throwing a curve ball–same crazy stuff going on here, some not so good. Lovely card and how cool to be able to help out and be creative at the same time!
I appreciate that Sheri but, sorry to hear you are dealing with some not so good stuff. Big hugs to you and hope whatever it is … that it gets better.
I’m in love with this card!! So cool!
Yay I love hearing that Olesya thank YOU 🙂
What a fun and lovely card and experience that you got to participate in! I’ve never heard of a scavenger hunt proposal, and am looking forward to reading about it 🙂
Yes Renee the crafting experience was at an all time high!! 🙂
Super fun card and fabulous coloring!!
Thanks so much Tara 🙂
Welcome back Kathy!!! As always, your card is absolutely amazing!!! <3
Awww thanks for that warm welcome Arianna warms my heart 🙂
Awww!!!! You’re so sweet!!! <3
Very cool card!! Love the background you created with the vellum on top!!
Thanks sooo much Patty 🙂
Hi, Kathy. Always gladdens my heart when I see a new post on your blog! I have learned so much from you, and appreciate all the time and effort you put into your work. Your details and coloring are amazing, and your creativity and talent inspire. Am grateful for your teaching and encouraging us. Thank you! Love this fun card, too!
Awww Jo Ann you are so kind and I can’t thank you enough for your sweet comment. I am going to read this when I have a down day. Thanks from the bottom of my heart . Hugs
This is amazing Kathy!!!
Thanks so much Celeste 🙂
Honestly, not sure if I’m inspired by the coloring…or by the booze! 🙂 Can’t wait to hear about the scavenger hunt!
Ha Ha Ha thanks for the belly laugh Irene 🙂
Fabulous layers of love and creativity. I’m sure the scavenger hunt was just as inspiring and spectacular. This is a keepsake to be framed and mailed! 🙂
lol Patti I will try promise. Thanks xox
Oh my Kathy, your card is really lovely! I am certain the bride will cherish it! Glad your “back”!
Aww thanks Teresa and thanks for always being there. Feeling so grateful. Hugs 🙂
This definitely a fun celebratory card. The vellum is elegant. I really like the wine and glasses atop the vellum.
Thanks so much Sheila 🙂
I learn so much from your posts, particularly the video posts where I can watch your creativity flow. I have also been adding Glossy Accents to some smaller die cut shapes. How do you keep them from warping as they dry? Perhaps my card stock isn’t heavy enough? I would appreciate any insight you have. Thanks!
Hi Mari, Thanks so much and for watching those videos. You might have guess right about the glossy accents. I use 110 lb so I only experienced warping way back when I was covering a large area. Maybe if you glue a small square (the area that you are applying) to the back of your paper to give it more body then it won’t warp? Thanks for asking and watching. hugs, Kathy
Kathy, I really appreciate your response and tip. I am looking forward to my crafting Saturday and I will be trying Glossy Accents on a 110lb paper die cut and see if that is an answer to my warping problem. Eagerly awaiting your next fabulous card idea. You teach me all sorts of great techniques. Thanks so much.
Mari
What a great card! I’m sure they will love it! Can’t wait to see how the “hunt” went! Thanks for sharing Kathy!
Yay Nancee my post is ready and I will share it this weekend. I have been having some computer problems. Thanks for your interest. 🙂
So GORGEOUS!!!!!
Thanks Lee-Ann
What an awesome card! Can;t wait to see what creative way you aided the soon to be groom on his Scavenger hunt. TFS!
Thanks Barb!!! My post is ready and I will share it this weekend. I have been having some computer problems. Excited for you to see it Hugs.
Hope the computer fairies get it fixed up good as new for you! 🙂 (((HUGS)))
What an amazing card!!! I love how you can look at a stamp set and envision things I would never think of!!!! I hope you find some balance, I know how crazy an unbalance in your life can be!!
Aww thanks Kimb that’s soo sweet!!! Appreciate the vote for balance… It’s a journey but, I am taking it so that’s a good thing. All the support I can get is a great things to thanks again. Hugs, Kathy
Wow, what an amazing card! I love all the images on your card and how you made it. How did you get those beads to stick to your card? I just tried to stick some round seed beads to a card & they wouldn’t stick! They are so tiny I used a glue stick and they kept falling off. I guess those will go with some sequins in a shaker card when I get around to watching one of your videos or Jens and see how to make one. That is one of my next projects.
Glad to have you back! I missed hearing from you but me of all people know how life can sometimes get in the way of other things. I hope we get to hear from you more.
Oh yeah, can’t wait to see how the Scavenger Hunt went. Those are always fun but I’ve never heard of it for a proposal before. The bride and groom are lucky to have a friend like you.
Thanks Gail you are always such a sweetheart. About the engagement … my post is ready and I will share it this weekend. I have been having some computer problems. Thanks for your interest and I hope all is well with you. Hugs
Great card and great idea to have a scavenger hunt for an engagement surprise. The extra touches you add always step it all up a notch or two. The next thing you know, they’ll be asking you to make ALL their cards!!! 😉 So happy to hear you were just busy. Life does that, doesn’t it?
Thanks so much Lucy that’s so sweet of you to say. You would think as an empty nester I would have more time. Go figure lol. 🙂
This card is STUNNING!! Your details and shandowing cease to amaze me!
Cheers! Shannon
Thanks so much Shannon !!! 🙂
Kathy this is a beautiful card and I love the softness that the vellum gives. Beautifully done! You should definitely link up in our Funday Friday challenge!
Remember our challenges are now always anything goes, so link up!
Have a great day my friend!
Hugs,
Jo
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Hi Jo, Thanks for the sweet comment and the recommendation. Have a awesome weekend… almost lol. Hugs, Kathy
Hi, Kathy! That must have been soooooo much fun – I can’t wait to read more about the scavenger hunt! Your card is absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing all the steps! Love the soft effect of the vellum! The coloured images really pop and your colouring is gorgeous! Never fails to amaze me how great glossy accents look! I think the couple loved this card!
Thanks KT Fit Kitty!!! It was so fun I was on a high for days and all the crafting gods sang lol. 🙂 So happy you liked it.
Kathy i’m glad your back to posting…missed your creations. Love the fun card.
Fabulous card!! So much love put into this card.
Have missed you, Kathy. Happy to see you back :o)
What a fun way to celebrate an engagement! Great card.
Hugs, Candy
Just getting caught up on some blog reading. I live the card and the role you played in the engagement scavenger hunt! This is one lucky bride-to-be!
Very, very beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing!!
Thanks so much Bernie 🙂
What a beautiful card for the happy couple.
Kathy,
What an uplifting story and so much fun! Thanks for sharing it and your wonderful talent with us.
Ruth
Awww thanks so much Ruth 🙂
Wow! I love this card. I love the entire story and what an honor to be included in someone’s special day that they’ll never forget. Beautiful.
Congrats on helping the happy couple and their Mother. I’m in awe of the wonderful things he planned for her special day.
Fabulous gift of celebration for the happy couple and so classy and romantic! Loved the scavenger hunt idea and the beautiful card. What a glorious memory for all. Love to you! Thanks for sharing this.
Fabulous card! Sweet proposal!