Wednesday, January 12, 2011

WOYWW 84 - A plea for help!

Morning peeps! Welcome to WOYWW 84! Head over to Queen Julia's place to find out more...

Bit of a dump this week, as I've not really been in here much lately. I've had yet another move around and four days later I still like it so thats gotta be a record. On my desk is a new stamp and two fluid chalks I got out of the bargain bin at Crafty Bunch in Ketley on Saturday and a sheet of playing with a V&A quilt stamp I also bought (cos it was reduced n ive had my eye on it for a while). Other than that is the remains of an attempt to get me a commission (altho I doubt I'll charge her cos I'm too nice!) for some wedding invites. I made some examples of  favour boxes along the theme of a cupcake and while I was trying to give my sales pitch she decided she liked the idea to use the one design as the invite, if I could make it thinner so after a couple of botched attempts, I managed to produce this:


But here is where the plea comes in... I'm really at a loss for how to decorate it! The original image looks like this which I think looks more like a kiddies party than a wedding invite n its kind of coloured my way of looking at it so all the things I picture in my head seem a bit lame! Any ideas?
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15 comments:

  1. Lisa12 January 2011 at 10:29

    Cuz, there are some digi cupcakes at I Brake for Digis that are a bit more elegant- one has a bow and one has a banner on it that you could print names on or Invitation or something? Not a sales pitch honestly......:)

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  2. Zue12 January 2011 at 10:39

    I just wonderded if you used white card and some flowers, but may be that's too obvious!
    Sue xx 67

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  3. ShazInOzCardsCalligraphy12 January 2011 at 11:04

    mm white or frosted card and little flowers in bridal colours and bling sounds a good way to go..I love bling on wedding things..and a label may not go astray too..if you have any label dies? Don't you hate a creative block? love seeing your work desk, first timer and it is fun.:) Shaz in Ozx. #22

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  4. Anonymous12 January 2011 at 17:44

    I was also thinking of white, pearlised or maybe even embossed card in pale colours. More scope to embellish, and also ask what the wedding colours are too. Good luck.

    Hugs
    Brenda 99

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  5. Minxy12 January 2011 at 17:58

    I agree with what's already been said, and just another thought, you could use an edge punch to give the layers a pretty edge, The MS loops works well, i used it on a dimensional card box cake i made.
    Good luck with it.
    Happy Wednesday
    Minxy #2

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  6. Marjo12 January 2011 at 19:43

    Go on You Tube, I am sure you will find some wonderful ideas there.

    Thanks for the peek and sharing, hugs Marjo #23 Happy WOYWW

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  7. katemade designs13 January 2011 at 03:57

    "cos it was reduced n ive had my eye on it for a while" I love when that happens!
    Is the bride set on that color? I like what butlers abroad said "white, pearlised" and instead of sprinkles maybe pearls and white or cream mini roses. Elegant it up a bit.

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  8. okienurse13 January 2011 at 07:23

    I think the white and pearls and a spot of bling would be nice in the brides colors. I am a glitter girl...ask my family who all wear the stuff! I love the new crushed glass glitter. Very elegant.

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  9. Tertia13 January 2011 at 14:38

    Busy looking desk. Nothing like finding a bargain when you are shopping!.

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  10. Nicky13 January 2011 at 21:22

    Great lookking desk - I think maybe a bit a white or cream and ribbon with bling , it thats the colour the bride likes use it for the cupcake base ~ Nicky 45

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  11. Scrapcat 113 January 2011 at 21:40

    I would go for white or cream maybe with sparkles and a bit of black ribbon for contrast, sometimes keeping it simple is the best thing to do.

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  12. Loraine Arderne14 January 2011 at 06:38

    Hmm, so you do get messy sometimes! I'll try and think of something for the cupcake and let you know.

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  13. MaggieC (Silvercrafter)14 January 2011 at 19:56

    Love your ribbons storage on the window ledge, is there any white ribbon in there with a bit of bling for your project?

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  14. karen15 January 2011 at 15:27

    Your desk looks all creative and crafty! I agree with what others have said, white and pearls and maybe a couple coloured pearls (whichever colour the bride is using) mixed in. Can't wait to see what you will come up with!
    xoxo Karen

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  15. Kezzy18 January 2011 at 18:16

    I love the cupcake design very different. I'm sure you will come up with something fantastic to finish it up.

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