Tuesday, December 11, 2012

a CASE for JOY {CSS group project}

Hi peeps!

When the busy-ness of the holidays starts to set in, CASE'ing (for you non-crafties, it stands for "copy and selectively edit") a favorite project can be the way to kick-start some creativity, without having to start from scratch.  We're refreshing our favorite oldies, using the new limited edition Joy set.

Since we're personally in the middle of some home renovations (which is upsetting our kids to no end, because they're convinced EVERYONE else has their Christmas tree up already), this group project was right up my alley.

Do you remember my "apple of her eye" ensemble?  with the apple-appliquéd onesie and handmade bib?  Click *here* for a refresher *wink*

I decided an entirely girly set was in order:

Bundle of JOY

I created a strawberry set, featuring a card with matching envelope, and a gift box... with a gift inside.

I'll show off the gift, but first things first:

Bundle of JOY


I used the strawberry appliqué die and, instead of making a strawberry shaped card like I've done in the past, offset it onto a white card base for a bit of a different look.  The "welcome baby" sentiment (from "trendy tags") was stamped onto a favor flag die-cut, and stripes (from "create a plaid") were added above and below to complement the custom-stamped envelope liner.

Bundle of JOY

The party favor 4 box was stamped with the same stripes as the envelope liner, and I added a tiny strawberry to carry the theme (from "perfect harvest").  From the new "Joy" set, I stamped the "bundle of joy" sentiment.

And now, inside the box (if you've been waiting for this, go on and add a drumroll):

Bundle of JOY

I couldn't very well CASE my previous project without creating a new appliquéd onesie!  I picked up a plain pink onesie from Walmart (where were these when I had newborns?  I've never seen them at Walmart in nice colors before!) and stitched many layers of fabric together for this strawberry appliqué.  I wanted it to have a quilted look.  I've already sent the whole thing through the wash, so that the edges could look a bit ragged and soft when I gift it out:

Bundle of joy

I hope you like it!

These designers are CASE'ing their way into fantastic projects today:

Kim Lori Laurie Jaclyn Jennifer Dana Tracy ♥ CSS


13 comments:

  1. Loving your little gift set! The onesie is awesome! I love the soft colors you used:) You're like the Canadian Martha (except much sweeter and talented):)

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  2. Your projects today are just darling. And, yes, I remembered the original, too.

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  3. So cute Elena! I LOVED the strawberry card....and then I saw the onesie!!!! Adorable!!!

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  4. Wonderful! Makes me want another one...almost ;)

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  5. This is simply adorable! I just LOVE it!

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  6. precious!! perfect for a little girl!

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  7. What an absolutely adorable gift set!!

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  8. Oh, this is so sweet, Elena! I'm in awe of what you can get done in the midst of renovations! What a perfect gift ensemble!

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  9. What a sweet set, how many of your Christmas gifts do you make yourself?

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    1. Last year, I sewed and paper-crafted most of my gifts! But this year, not too many - it's been so busy! sigh. That's life ;)

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  10. So darn cute!!! Where have I been. I love your color choices so much!

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