I had a chance to talk to one of my very best girlfriends – we’ve been missing each other. It’s amazing that when I worked I managed to see her more as well as have lunch and shopping outings. We’ve been trying to get our schedules worked out so that we can have a nice, long, girlfriend lunch. After I got off the phone with her a light bulb literally went off over my head as I thought of the new JustRite set called Girl Time. It has the perfect girlfriend stamps and one of them says "Lets Do Lunch". I sat down to make an invitation to mark the occasion!
Now you’ll look at this and all the detail and the layers and the embellishments and well….as stampers, isn’t the amount of stuff on a card commensurate with the likelihood that the recipient will keep it? Okay, admit it . . .you know what I’m talking about, you don’t always load up those Prima Flowers and hardware and stick pins for your brother when you know he’s just going to throw the card away. Well I know this is going to a stamping girl, who will marvel over each layer and the last place you’d ever find it was in the trash. Enough said?
| JustRite Girl Time Set | |
| JustRite Wood Stamper 2" |
Spellbinders Standard Circles Small |
| JustRite Brayton Upper Case Font | Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Circles Small |
| Harmony Rectangular Stamper Set | Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Circles Large |
| Versacolor Raspberry Ink | Martha Stewart Zig Zag Border Punch |
| Brilliance Black Ink | Martha Stewart Lace Doily Border Punch |
| It Takes Two – Theme Paper | Eyelet, Ribbon, Magnetic Snap |
| Bazzill Cardstock | Clear Embossing Powder |
First of all let me tell you that the the only stamped portions of this invitation are the Let’s Do Lunch, the frilly border and on the inside the words Be My Guest, Date, Time, RSVP and Place. I’m so cheating on this, the themed Scrapbook paper does all the work. This piece had a border on the top and along the bottom and was done with one 12" x 12" page. Here are the JustRite products that I used – I like to show the packaging so that you can see where each tool came from.
On a 13 ¾" x 6" strip of paper, from the top I measured down 4 ¼" and placed a score line, measured down an additional ¼" and scored another line, measured down an additional 6" and scored another line then measured down an additional ¼" for the final score line (there will be 3" left at the end of the strip). That makes a trifold card that has a top flap that lays over a bottom flap. On the top flap I created a medallion with two scalloped layers then two circle layers. I stamped the JustRite border on one circle and popped it up then stamped the JustRite Center on the top circle. On the inside of the card I set up the entire invitation using my Rectangle Stamper and the Brayton Font. I trimmed the top with that neat bracket shape you get on the Ric Rac Scallop Pierceability. I put an eyelet and ribbon at the top for a pull and I have a magnet hid under the layers in the flap so that the card will stay closed.
I was a sad puppy yesteday as I was without internet. Well, today is another day! Hey, Justrite Stampers is celebrating 300,000 hits so there’s some pretty awesome Blog Candy going on, so check it out HERE.
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April 30, 2009
4:17 am
Once again, I am amazed and stirred by your creativity :) I have girlfriends that I stamp with on Mondays and we get together for each others’ birthdays so this type of card would be nice to give as I know it wouldn’t go into the trash. Love the clothes stamps! thank you for sharing yet another wonderful project with us. Have a blessed day!
April 30, 2009
4:20 am
Oh my gosh this is soooooooooooooo adorable. The stamps are awesome and so are the colours. The design, layout, everything. Thud. Sorry, just fell on the floor.
April 30, 2009
4:59 am
too cute i love your creativity too. the layout is just too much and yes im one of those that would never throw a handmade card away!!
kay
April 30, 2009
5:10 am
How could any one refuse such an invitation?
xoxo
April 30, 2009
5:30 am
Becca,
What a FUN idea.
TFS.
~~Diane~~
April 30, 2009
6:09 am
Hi Becca
I love, I love, I love your invitation cards. What great colors.
April 30, 2009
7:00 am
WOW……..the work is nearly all done for you and it becomes a great invite!!! Nice thinking Becca. Love the JustRite products…have just gotten several of them. Am waiting to practice with my sis in Ohio when I go visit her in two weeks!! Talk about best friends/sisters getting together…Oh are we goinging to play!!!!!!!!!!!!! TY for the great idea. Love the way u did it…colors wonderful. ekc
April 30, 2009
7:23 am
What a cute card!
April 30, 2009
7:25 am
I just emailed this over to my daughter. I have followed your website for about 2 months and are ALWAYS in awwwww at your work. You are truely an artist!!! Your work is incredible!!! Would love to have you living in my town to be able to scrap with you and learn from you!! You are truely an inspiration!!! God Bless you, he definately gave you talent!!!!!!!!!!
April 30, 2009
8:07 am
Very cute, mom! When are we going to do lunch?!
April 30, 2009
8:18 am
What a happy card you’ve made. Your friend with treasure it!
Teri
April 30, 2009
8:47 am
Love, love, love the card and whole idea!!!
April 30, 2009
9:41 am
You have such great ideas. I love the cards. Please keep them coming!
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April 30, 2009
10:21 am
Becca,
You are an amazing woman. Anyone would be blessed to call you friend. Congratulations to JustRite on 300,000 hits!!! Love, Kelly
April 30, 2009
10:30 am
What a super idea!! I agree, this will *never* see the trash bin – it’s too darn cute:) Looks like you need to make another one up for your daughter, too, lol. Have fun on your lunch date!
April 30, 2009
11:20 am
What a different card and oh so pretty. I can’t wait to find a use for it!
Just keep up the good work it sure does inspire me and i am sure many others a well. Thanks for bring then into our homes.
Thanks to JustRite for allowing it and congratulations on the now over 300,000 hits – well done!
April 30, 2009
2:31 pm
Gorgeous…fantastic idea…thanks for the detailed “tutorial”!
Congratulations on 300,000 hits for JustRite.
Your tips and all are fantastic. You’ve truely inspired me.
Marian
April 30, 2009
3:10 pm
Becca,
What a FUN idea. I just love it.
I’m putting in my order for that JustRite Girl Time Set ASAP.
Hey, enjoy that lunch date with Lauren.
Thanks for sharing such a fun idea.
~~Diane~~
April 30, 2009
4:55 pm
Love the bright, fun colors you chose! Excellent!
April 30, 2009
9:45 pm
Becca,
That is so cute, I love the colors! I saw your daughter left a comment, sounds like she feels left out! Too cute, you must have a very sweet daughter.
Hugs,
Lisa A.
May 1, 2009
9:07 am
Becca – your work is amazing! i love love love your site and check in often. You’re daughter’s so cute, leaving mommy messages! Thank you for sharing your creative gift on your blog.
May 1, 2009
11:28 am
What an adorable card to give to your friend….she will cherish it for sure!!!! You do amazing work!!!
May 1, 2009
12:16 pm
So so so cute!!
May 1, 2009
5:41 pm
Am I the sampling friend…. oh please!
May 13, 2009
6:53 pm
You never fail to amaze me!! I just love it!