Hi all, back again to share another craft make 🙂

This  time I was inspired to make a Wedding Invitation card. I wanted to achieve a laser cut effect and I knew I wanted to use Blackberry Bliss cardstock by Stampin’ up! It’s my current favourite! I paired it with a warm creamy white card for contrast.

Here is the end result:

Wedding invitation – wrapped card style.

I had the basic idea in my mind. I started to gather together the supplies that I needed by getting my cardstock ready and trimming it to size – the closed size is 6”x 6”.

I then cut the cream Panel to 6″ x 6″ and used a border die by Memory Box called Bursting Berry Vine.

Bursting Berry Border die by Memory Box.

I then went on to add my chosen wedding sentiment – stamped in the colour matched Blackberry Bliss by Stampin’ up! – and added the lace. The stamp I used was part of a free gift set which was  included with a craft magazine a few years ago.

Diamante embellishment purchased from Imagine Doing It Yourself.

I then went on to the inside panel. I stamped with the same ink as before and used the Flowering Flourishes stamp set, also by Stampin’ up!

Before I adhered the panel down, I noticed that a closure of some description would be needed. I chose an off white organza ribbon so as not to distract from the main image, but would still work with the over all design. I did not want the ribbon adhered to the back of the invite card, as the adhesive would be visible through the sheer ribbon; This is why I chose to adhere it underneath the inside panel.

Inside panel with added diamantes.

I added my personalized stamp – e bay purchase – to the reverse of the card and also decorated the envelope.

I always like to decorate envelopes as I think its like a sneak peek for the main design, plus I get to craft that little bit longer 🙂

Decorated envelope plus my personalized stamp.

Envelope front.

For a finishing touch I added a few small diamantes to the flower flourishes and the card front – I used a pale purple colour and clear diamantes. I just wanted a slight sparkle for this invite, not an overload of gems.

Thank you for popping by, I hope that you feel inspired and enjoy some creative times.

Take care and Happy crafting!!

subtle organza ribbon – bow closure.

Wedding invitation with faux laser cut effect.