Wedding Series :: Punch of Elegance

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In Paper Crafts July/August issue, it encourages crafters to use limited supplies to make a variety of projects (in the magazine 5 different cards for $5). So, I decided a couple of months ago to embark on that venture. Here is a wedding series using minimal cardstock, patterned paper, ribbon, and tools.

Additional tools were used such as Cuttlebug, stamp, ink, nestabilities, computer, and printer, but those costs are nominal considering I use them on an almost everyday basis. So, that is why I decided not to include them in my overall cost analysis. The total cost for making the coordinating wedding ensemble is $5.50. So, I am $.50 over what Paper Crafts suggests, but this is for a wedding! I splurged on the patterned paper because it is a super limited supply. The matstack only includes 3 sheets of patterned paper, so in real life, I would substitute with a readily available patterned paper OR create my own by stamping a damask pattern. Those two options would greatly decrease my overall cost.

I call my first Wedding Series line, "Punch of Elegance" because it is elegant with the flocked damask patterned paper and packs a punch of color with the bold raspberry fizz cardstock. I say my first because I plan to add additional samples to my collection.

So, what do you think?

:: My Goodies {Packs a Punch} ::
Stamp: Stampin' Up! - elegant thank you; Papertrey Ink - Piece of Cake

Ink: Stampin' Up! - black

Cardstock: Papertrey Ink - vintage cream + raspberry fizz + true black

Patterned Paper: DCWV La Creme matstack

Accessories: Papertrey Ink - true black ribbon; Provo Craft - Cuttlebug; Spellbinders - Labels 4 nestabilities; Hero Arts-black rhinestones