Melissas Paperie

Monday, December 21, 2009

Christmas placecards



I made some placecards for our Christmas day dinner and I was inspired to try something similar to the cards that Betsy Veldman made here (scroll down to the second set of cards).



I used Berry Sorbet and Pure Poppy carstock with my Label One die and then machine stitched down one side to hold it together. This is a fantastic technique that I need to try again! The placecards now stands and opens very nicely.



The ornament top is stamped from Holiday Button Bits and the circular edge is from Take Note. I tried to stamp the names, settled instead on printing them off in this beautiful font, Pavane. I'm still thinking about what we'll include on the inside--maybe a small candy??

What are you still working on? I am finished with it all, I think! The cards and written, addressed, stamped and ready to mail. The gifts are bought and mostly wrapped. We are travelling today to my family in WI--hopefully our big snow storm did not affect our flight.

I have one more post scheduled this week with a beautiful card that I copied (with permission) from Jennifer Holmes! Have a great Monday!
Melissa

(all PTI unless noted)
Stamps: Take Note, Holiday Button Bits
Ink: Smokey Shadow
Paper: Berry Sorbet, Pure Poppy, Vintage Cream
Other: Berry Sorbet and Pure Poppy buttons, Scalloped Circle Punch (Marvy), Sewing machine, DMC floss

11 comments:

IamDerby said...

these are really cute!

Leah said...

These are so cute! They will look fabulous on the table. I am done with all my Christmas preparation now to just relax these last few days:)

Diane Jaquay said...

Melissa, these are just PERFECT! I can see a mint of some kind (like an Andes or Ghirardelli chocolate mint perhaps), held inside with a glue dot. Wonderful!

Aimes said...

Hey am I invited to Christmas dinner 'cos I see a card with my name on! LOL!
Melissa these are wonderful! I love the Smokey Shadow with the Berry Sorbet and Pure Poppy and what a fabulous idea to stitch the labels (might have to case that one!)
I think a candy would be lovely inside though I'd be more than happy with just the namecard!
Have a wonderful Christmas - I've gotta do all the wrapping yet so it's gonna be a few late nights for me!
Festive Hugs,
Aimes
x

Lee said...

Wow! These are truly beautiful.

Unknown said...

These are so sweet! They'll look so pretty sitting on your table.

anya said...

Very pretty Melissa - I love the colors!

BethieJ said...

Melissa these are FANTASTIC! Everyone is gonna LOVE them!!!
Happy Holidays!

Jenni said...

beautifully done!

Mara Campbell said...

these are soooo cute! I love them! I almost wish we were hosting christmas dinner so I can make some!!

peggysue said...

Look at that little army of Christmas joy and goodness. Wow, you have been busy and for such a good result.