Challenges ... no card stock and no envelopes. I did have paper available and my handy dandy new cuttlebug. So I went to work. Made the main card out of water colour paper. The flower out of some glittery organza I had. The envelope was a little more of a challenge .... no paper light weight enough to fold and glue into an envelope. Finally it came to me. Make the envelope out of the sheer material. Here's what happened.
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| Inside is not what I would have done had I had my supplies on hand. However ... I had roses and ribbons so I used them. |
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| The envelope had to be glued instead of sewn. I was able to hide the rough edges with German scrap. The back flap of the envelope is held down with a little pink silk rose. |
Considering the circumstances ... it could have been worse. I think it's still romantic, and I'm hoping the lady who ordered it likes it.
The Creative Person
is both more primitive
and more cultivated,
more destructive,
a lot madder and a lot saner,
than the average person.
~ Frank Barron
I often find myself thinking along this line of thought - so am comforted to find this quote.
When I arrived in Mexico, I had nothing creative to work with. I had let it all go. Thought I would be OK. NOT! So ... over the last couple of months, e-bay and Joann's among others have been making a tidy bundle as I try to rebuild my stash! Little did I know it would be so expensive. HOWEVER ... can't live with out creating. Create to Live and Live to Create. Need 'stuff' to do that.
5 comments:
Donna, you are amazing!!! Creative, romantic, beautiful and completely and totally unique! And, yea, you do need stuff. I struggle with that too because I have dumped so much stuff and now feel a little short-changed. Trying to keep it simple...
This card is just wonderful. It is absolutely unique, A creative spirit is sometimes better than more materials, but it's good to have a basic stock. I think you would enjoy playing in my cupboard! Hugs, Valerie
Hi Patty .. thanks so much for coming over. I agree with keeping it 'simple' ... that was the entire point when I left Canada. Somehow though, it just doesn't seem to be who I am in the creative department. I'm learning a lot about myself here. ha ha
Valerie .. there is no question in my mind I would adore playing in your cupboard! I think we may be 'hit with the same brick'. ;o)
So incredibly beautiful even without having all your stuff. Just love the shear envelope, lovely idea. I want to thank you for all your support and encouragement on my work. I can feel the positive supportive power thru the computer...I really can. take care dear friend, gerri.
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