DIY Lavender and Wildflower Seed Thank You Packets Tutorial with Tracy McLennon

Lavender and Wildflower Seed Thank You Packets Tutorial

Original Design : Tracy McLennon

Curtsey Boutique Supplies:

Polka Dot Embossed Coin Envelopes

Glitter Crowns

Other Supplies:

Mini Ziploc Bags

White Cardstock

Journal Pen

Flower Seeds

Heart and Tag Punch

Patterned Paper

Lavender and Wildflower Seed Thank You Packets:

This is a sweet and simple project that can be easily made in larger quantities. I created these to be a part of a Garden Party themed bridal shower. They were a part of the Thank You gift for all of the people that attended the shower.

I cut out all of the hearts and tags from patterned papers. I inked everything with a chocolate brown ink. I also cut small strips of white cardstock which I wrote Thank You on. But you could always print out these sentiments or stamp them.

Then I began to assemble the front of each mini envelope. Any regular adhesive will do, but I used my hot glue gun for the buttons.

I separated the seeds from their original packages and then placed them each into a mini zipper bag. This would make sure that none of the tiny little seeds would escape from the envelopes.

That’s it! Your quick and easy favours are complete!

You can see more of Tracy's designs by visiting her blog.

Mr. & Mrs. with Raechelle Bellus

This charming wedding card was created by DT Member Raechelle Bellus.  We love the whimsy and flair that this design brings to the traditional wedding card!  

Raechelle used the following items from the Shop to create her greeting card:
Mustache and Monocle Die Cuts
Chalkboard Cardstock Hearts
White Felt Rolled Roses

To see more of Raechelle's Work, visit her at All Things Creative.

Wedding Gift Box with Jenifer Cowles

I needed a quick box for a wedding I was attending recently and this turned out just perfect.  Using 8 doilies I accordion folded them into quarters and hot glued them onto a circle to make a fun layered doily flower.  I stacked a flower on a button for a center.  A sprig of stamens and some wire string and I was ready to go with a fun custom box in just the colors I needed.

To see all the shop items featured in this project, click on the live links, or visit the shop HERE. 

(Note: The shop is temporarily closed, but will reopen soon.  Thank you for your patience.)

To see more of Jenifer's delightful projects, check out her blog HERE.

DIY Wedding Glass Charms & Design Team Call Reminder

DIY Wedding Glass Charms
Chalkboard Hearts
Curtsey Boutique

I absolutely love it when I go to my inbox and their are emails from happy customers sharing photos of their completed projects with Curtsey Boutique products.

Yesterday, I received one of these emails from a lovely customer named Bridget who used our chalkboard hearts to make these darling glass charms. Aren't they sweet. She did an amazing job!

The chalkboard hearts can be found in the shop here.

Don't forget about our ongoing Design Team Call. All the details are below and the deadline is a little over a week away.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Party and Event Planners
Scrapbookers
Card Makers
Home Decor Lovers
Project Lifers
Packaging Addicts
Accessory Makers

***International Applicants Welcome ***

REQUIREMENTS

6 Month DT Term (April - September)

Create 2 projects a month

Create 1 separate tutorial a month (photo or video)

Be able to take clear, well staged photos of projects.

Be willing to allow project photos with proper credit to be used in shop listings even after your design term expires.

Must have an active blog, updated at least twice a week.

Must be able to create a Curtsey Boutique pinterest board to share projects and product updates.

All projects will be posted on your personal blog and the Curtsey Boutique Blog 

Post our DT badge on your blog sidebar.

Be an easy to work with, happy personality that meets deadlines and offers insight and inspiration when it strikes you!

COMPENSATION

Generous box of Curtsey Boutique product at the beginning of your term that you get to help select!

Additional product boxes throughout your term with shop updates and resupply items.

Discount on all shop purchases and free shipping if the purchase coincides with a DT package.

Link to your blog in all your project posts and on our DT members page.

Shop credit via product payment for publications when the shop is listed in the publication's supplies.

APPLYING

Provide your contact information:

Name
Blog Address
Email Address
Mailing Address
Links to Social Media (facebook, pinterest, online galleries, etc.)

Images of 3 of the projects (layout, home decor, packaging, card, mini album, Project Life, etc) that best reflect your current style. They don't need to be new or contain Curtsey Boutique product (though its nice if they do!)

Provide a list of your experience (either in resume format or less formally) including current  and past design team commitments

A brief introduction of yourself and why you would like to work on our DT.

Email all this to: curtseyboutique@gmail.com with DT Call Submission in the subject line

DEADLINE

March 9, 2014

New Design Team members will be contacted personally by 12 March 2014.

Man and Wife Card by Rebekah Faries

Man and Wife Card
Curtsey Boutique Designer
Rebekah Faries

It is snowing in Georgia this morning! I can't believe it. For us flurries are a very rare thing - we didn't see a flake last year and I'll be honest I'm no fan of the cold or shoveling.  

This lovely card by Rebekah, however just warms my heart and makes up for the dismal weather. Showcasing our corrugated silhouettes and doilies, a sweet shower of confetti hearts are the perfect finishing touch.

Curtsey Boutique Supplies

Silhouette Die Cut - Cameo - Curtsey Boutique

6 inch doilies - Curtsey Boutique

4 Inch Paper Doilies - Curtsey Boutique

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Thanks for taking a peek!  To see more of Rebekah's work, visit her blog by clicking on her photo below.

Mr. and Mrs. Wedding Card by Andrea Amu

Mr. and Mrs. Wedding Card
Curtsey Boutique Designer
Andrea Amu

I wanted to create this wedding card to have a vintage and homespun look all in one, emulating the style of my friend's wedding décor and theme.

I chose the vintage floral for the embossing and paired it perfectly with vintage touches of a pink floral fabric strip and a swatch of burlap from Curtsey Boutique.  The burlap was actually a section cut from one of the burlap bags.  I also cut strips of the burlap from the bag to use on a separate project!

Other supplies:

Anna Griffin floral Cuttlebug emboss folder and machine

Cricut Sweethearts cartridge and machine

Core'dinations cardstock

Clearsnap  chalk ink (pink)

Ranger Perfect Pearls Mist (Heirloom gold)

FloraCraft Diamond Dust glass glitter

 Curtsey Boutique Supplies

Plain Burlap Bags - Curtsey Boutique

Torn Fabric Ribbon - polka dot, damask, geometric

InLinkz.com

To see more of Andrea's beautiful work, you can click on her photo to visit her blog.

Wedding Card with Jess Mutty

Wedding Card
Curtsey Boutique Designer
Jess Mutty

It's nearly prime wedding season and I like to add a personal touch to all those gifts picked off of registries.  

A handmade card for a wedding or engagement is likely one that will be kept forever.  I created a paper doily dress for this card and let it take center stage with a few pops of bright, sunny yellow.  I think the look is clean and fresh! 

Curtsey Boutique Supplies

InLinkz.com

To see more of Jess' fantastic work visit her blog, The Examined Life, or click on her picture below. 

DIY Wedding Shadow Box Tutorial with Shellye McDaniel

Wedding Favor Bag with Jennifer Cowles

Polka Dot Embossed Wedding Favor Bag
Curtsey Boutique Designer
Jennifer Cowles

Is there anything prettier than burlap, butterflies and a big beautiful bow?  Jennifer has shared a lovely favor bag with us today showcasing a number of products in the shop.  Our polka dot embossed bags come in a variety of sizes, flat and gusseted. If you don't see the size you are looking for, email me and will try and add it to our inventory.

Curtsey Boutique Supplies Used

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To see more of Jennifer's lovely artwork, visit her blog Scrapbooking-N-More or click on her picture below.

Follow Your Heart Card with Alyssa McGrew

Always Follow Your Heart Card
Curtsey Boutique Designer
Alyssa McGrew

Alyssa has a beautiful card today showcasing our new XO XO embossed tags just in time for Valentine's Day. Combined with our dyed gray doilies and brown and white baker's twine you have a quick and easy card perfect for the Valentine in your Life.

Supplies:

Papers Courtesy of Little Black Dress Kits (littleblackdresskits.com)

Curtsey Boutique Products

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To see more of Alyssa's stunning work visit her blog, Alyssa Scraps, or click on the photo below.