Gift Set
I haven't been to a Christmas party in years & I'm really looking forward to Thursday night when the staff in my department (we work in 3 different hospitals) all meet at a co-worker's house for a catered dinner. I know she's been working like crazy to have everything ready & has her house all decorated. We're putting together a hostess basket as a thank you. I don't know her all that well, but she's been really kind to me as I continue to try & learn the job. I'm chipping in with some of the gals for a nice bottle of wine, but also had the idea to make her some cards. I love this gorgeous patterned cardstock called Asian Coins (don't know the brand) that I recently got at my LSS & decided it'd be great for some classic note cards. The sentiments from Hero Arts Congrats clear set are stamped in VersaFine Smokey Gray, which I thought went well with all 3 colors. It was a challenge to find matching inks to color the backs of the vellum MS punched butterflies: VersaMagic Malted Mauve, Distress Ink faded jeans & Distress Ink bundled sage. Decided to just tie them with a pretty bow instead of trying to make a holder and I'm really happy with how they turned out. Hopefully she'll like them! Such a busy time of year with Christmas almost here makes it even more special that you took time to visit my blog. Thank you so much.
I haven't been to a Christmas party in years & I'm really looking forward to Thursday night when the staff in my department (we work in 3 different hospitals) all meet at a co-worker's house for a catered dinner. I know she's been working like crazy to have everything ready & has her house all decorated. We're putting together a hostess basket as a thank you. I don't know her all that well, but she's been really kind to me as I continue to try & learn the job. I'm chipping in with some of the gals for a nice bottle of wine, but also had the idea to make her some cards. I love this gorgeous patterned cardstock called Asian Coins (don't know the brand) that I recently got at my LSS & decided it'd be great for some classic note cards. The sentiments from Hero Arts Congrats clear set are stamped in VersaFine Smokey Gray, which I thought went well with all 3 colors. It was a challenge to find matching inks to color the backs of the vellum MS punched butterflies: VersaMagic Malted Mauve, Distress Ink faded jeans & Distress Ink bundled sage. Decided to just tie them with a pretty bow instead of trying to make a holder and I'm really happy with how they turned out. Hopefully she'll like them! Such a busy time of year with Christmas almost here makes it even more special that you took time to visit my blog. Thank you so much.
Great gift idea! Enjoy the party.
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ReplyDeleteShe will love them, I can assure you of that. They are a perfect design in a pastel palette that will suit any occasion, a delightful and thoughtful gift.
Smiles:)
Sue
It's a great set Greta. Nicely presented as well. I like the idea of making a set to give away.
ReplyDeleteGreta your card set is a wonderful addition to the gift basket! These designs are beautiful in the pastels and will give her happy letter options throughout the year!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful set as an addition to the wine, Greta! I'm sure she will love it and will come handy during anytime of the year!
ReplyDeleteHave fun on Thursday!
What a great gift idea, Greta! The cards seem simple to assemble, and have such a loveliness about them. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSo much thought were put into this card set! I adore the pattern paper, too! It definitely has a Japanese vibe to it! Your friend is going to love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and very thoughtful gift, Greta!! I'm sure the hostess will love the cards. I hope you had a great time tonight!
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