Going Retro

Wow! I have a lot to share with you today! I've been going craft happy this weekend and finally got a few things finished that have been floating around in my mind for awhile. :) So... I have a lot to say, and hopefully you'll make it through to the end. :) I also have another fun project that will be on Angela's Unity blog today & I'd love for you to check it out too. :)

So.... I told you in an earlier post about how I purchased this fun kit from Scrap In Style that was full of 'vintage' themed products. As soon as I opened my box, I saw this shade of green and I knew I had to make a project for my friend, Libby. If you saw her kitchen... you would know how perfectly it fits her. She's got an awesome retro green fridge (maybe from the 50's???) and vintage accessories tucked everywhere.

I began by covering a Cosmo Cricket blackboard memory box with "Libby-like" papers (Urban Prairie BG, Graphic 45, and authentic OLD newsprint). I covered the newsprint with a clear acrylic sheet first to protect it... and everything was Modge Podged in place.
The monogram "L" is from Cosmo Cricket (Alpha-Buttons), painted with Juniper acrylic pant (Ranger), and then faux stitched with a fine tipped pen. I stamped the little birdie from Unity's Birdie Inspiration kit in the corner (I thought the "L" looked like his flight pattern). The fun Pom Pom trim and vintage buttons were part of my SIS kit too.

And... below is a what the box looks like opened up. I used the scalloped frame from the Birdie Inspiration set on the inside lid and then stamped the little teapot from Unity's Mix Up of Cuteness inside.

I thought this vintage fabric would be cute on a tea towel for her kitchen... so I traced the monogram letter and sewed it in place. (The fabric and the ric rack also came from my SIS kit.)

Are you still with me? ;) I HAD to make a coordinating card to go with my gift and decided to try out this week's 2 Sketches 4 You layout:

I used several of the same elements to make this 'Fancy Fold' card. (The sentiment is from Unity's April KOM set and the frame is the same image that was stamped on the inside of my box.)


When you untie the bow, the card opens up to look like this:

These cards are easy to make! Let me give you a quick tutorial using my Mini Scor-It tool:

When making a score line, it is important that you lay your card face down on the mat. In other words, the side you score should be the INSIDE of the card. Then simply start your tool in the notch above where your paper lays and start your score. This will keep your cardstock from cracking when you fold it.




From this point, you'll just adhere patterned paper on top of the ribbon and decorate the other two panels. Fold your card, tie & trim your ribbon. :) Let me know if you have any questions.... and bless you if you actually made it this far in my post! Have a great Monday!!!