February 27, 2012

Celebrating A Golden Birthday

Hey y'all! Happy Monday! Aymee Gandy of 'A Scraphappy Southernbelle' here with you today to share a project I have created for a Golden Birthday. I have a client who asked me to create a special project for her. She has a daughter named Eva who will be celebrating her Golden Birthday this March. Eva will be turning 9 years old on March 9th and they will be celebrating her special day in a big way. I was asked to create a card that could be a keepsake for Eva to have as she grows older. It was requested that I use lots of golds to match the 'Golden Birthday' theme. When I thought of all this gold, the theme of 'old Hollywood' came to my mind. I knew I wanted it to be super girly and use lots of vintage patterns. I also wanted to use a silhouette and a vintage font. With the use of my Cricut and several other scrappy goodies, here is what I came up with...

"Happy Birthday"

Supplies Used
Cardstock: Core'dinations, The Paper Studio
Patterned Paper: Die Cuts With A View, The Paper Studio
Pearls, Rhinestones: Queen & Co, Studio 18, Michaels
Flower: Prima Marketing
Lace, Floral Embellishments: bought locally at Surplus City
Crinkle Ribbon: My Craft Spot
Stickers: Making Memories
Jewled Brad: Creative Charms
Border Punch: Fiskars
Thread: Coats & Clark
Electronic Cutter: Cricut Expression (Provo Craft)
Cartridge: Gypsy Wanderings
Softare: Cricut Gypsy, Sure Cuts A Lot (Craft Edge)
SVG: My Grafico
Adhesive: Helmar, Zip Dry (Beacon), hot glue/hot glue gun
Other: sewing machine, bone folder, transparency
 The silhouette of the little girl is from the 'Gypsy Wanderings' cartridge. I placed it on a shape that I cut out using the same cart and added some rhinestones. I also added the number '9' since Eva will be turning 9 on her birthday.
 This phrase is also from the Gypsy Wanderings cartridge. The card is a 5x7 inch easel card. The jeweled brad holds the card up when opened.
 I used pop dots to pop up the silhouette.
 Love this flower from Prima! I added some gold embellishments I found in the floral section at a local store next to it.
 A touch of pearls in the corner...
 The sticker that I used for the number has a glittery effect to it as well. I also added a rhinestone to the pony tail of the silhouette.
 This jeweled brad is from Creative Charms.
 When you flip the card over on the back, I left a blank space so that Eva's parents could write her a special message on her birthday.
 Now, since this card is 3 dimensional, I knew it would not fit in a standard envelope. Also, since the client mentioned they wanted it to be a keepsake, I wanted some way to keep the card safe when not in use. So I cut this gift box out using my Cricut, SCAL software, and a file from My Grafico. I decorated the gift box to match the card.
 I added Eva's name to the front as well as some crinkle ribbon from My Craft Spot.
 Here you can see the gift box top opened to reveal the card inside...
 I lined the inside of the box with coordinating paper as well.
I hope Eva will enjoy this card! I also hope that you have enjoyed this project and that it will inspire you to get crafty today! Thank you so much for stopping by the blog today!

Have a good one!
Happy Scrappin'!!!

16 comments:

  1. Aymee you always put your heart and soul into your work! This card is absolutely gorgeous!!! Love the crystal ponytail holder! The paper you used is great!

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  2. Aymee I agree with Lori! Your love for people and crafting always shines through in your projects! This card is just amazing. Love all the gold and look you even used feathers! The paper is awesome and so girly. Thanks for sharing this amazing card.

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  3. Oh this is beautiful - I love the fun embellishment and the card box is amazing! Beautiful golden card! TFS!
    Hugs,
    M

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  4. What a beautiful card and great memento Aymee!! Love the gold accents and the pearls!! The box is just as beautiful as the card and I love that it will stay protected in the box when not in use!

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  5. Oh what a sassy card! It's so pretty. I would want to keep it too! Love the gift box that you made to keep it in. You're so talented...

    ~tami
    scrappinrabbitdesigns.blogspot.com

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  6. Aymee, Eva will love it!!! I love it!!!

    Beautiful set!

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  7. Wow!! This set is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! I love the bling, the colors, the embellies...... everything!! Making the box for it will ensure that it is kept and treasured - as it should be!! Just beautiful!! Thanks for sharing!!!

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  8. Your card is Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!You did an AMAZING job with the card and the box!!!Love ALL the bling you added.....
    http://craftingwithcreativem.blogspot.com

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  9. This is just beautiful.. I am SURE she is going to love it

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  10. The detail is amazing! What gorgeous colors!
    Carolyn
    http://cccscraproom.blogspot.com

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  11. this is just soooo glamorous!!!!!
    she will treasure this forever....
    TFS!!!!!

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  12. Wow what a beautiful chic set!! The leopard print and all the embelishments are just gorge!!!!
    TFS! Xoxo, Wandy
    http://greenapplescrapper.blogspot.com

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  13. So very very pretty, Eva will just love it!

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  14. Just beautiful Aymee, the entire card is adorable :)
    Hugs
    Adele

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