I made this set of Fresh Fruits cards and matching tote as a thank you gift. I minimized the layers and lumps (embellishments) so she wouldn't have to concern herself with extra postage. All the fruits are colored with chalks (Poppin' Pastels) and sprayed with matte sealer. I don't think I'm very good at ensembles or collections because I get tired of working on too much of the same thing. I hope she likes it.
The tote is an adaptation of a 2-4-6-8 box. I'm also posting a photo of just the tote. Cut cardstock 5 3/4" x 11". Score on the long side at 3/4". Turn and score across at 3/4", 5 1/4", 6" and 10 1/2". See Post #3 of this thread for rmower's really great instructions:
Registered: August 23, 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 1810
Thu, Sep 14, 2006 @ 11:41 AM
These are gorgeous! WOW, I need some lessons too, I've never had my poppin pastels look this fabulous! Makes me wanna stamp fruit! So glad you share this!
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Registered: October 29, 2004 Location: Coos Bay, Oregon Posts: 24007
Thu, Sep 14, 2006 @ 12:48 PM
Did you really say.......not too good?????? OMG, this is just absolutely Fantastic!!! OMG......I hope I get to see IRL. Leslie, your poppin pastels are the best I have ever, ever seen. TFS your tremedous Talent!
Registered: July 11, 2004 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 10374
Thu, Sep 14, 2006 @ 9:07 PM
Oh my gosh! This turned out even more fabulous than I envisioned! You did such a beautiful job on this, Leslie! You blended the stamps, papers, inks and chalks together so wonderfully for the effect of a true set, yet each item is so unique. What a treat for the eyes! She will flip over this. TFS. Linda
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