Scrapbook & Cards Today Blog: You're invited!

Happy, Happy 10th Birthday Scrapbook & Cards Today! It's going to be an exciting celebration and YOU are invited to come along and join in the fun!

Before a party starts, an invitation is extended, yes? Well, here is yours...complete with streamers, polka dots, sequins, and balloon!

I love creating party invites, and have a few simple steps and tips for you today explaining the process behind today's invitation.

I love starting with a fresh, white canvas...makes the colors pop! I have used the new Hello Gorgeous collection from My Mind's Eye. I selected two Hello Gorgeous journal cards, one that I cut to fit behind the chipboard frame, and the second to place in the background to bring in some polka dots and color.

I then rounded the corners at the bottom of my card and stamped my sentiment from Paper Smooches. Near the top, I tucked in a die cut file tab behind my journal card. These little items are among my most favorite accents to add to my cards. I love the simple pop of color they add in just the right places.

To finish my card I added some die cut flowers near the upper right corner and layered a chipboard balloon from Crate Paper over my chipboard frame. Sequins and an enamel dot were used as finishing touches. These lovely white sequins are from We R Memory Keepers and come with adhesive already on them, so you just peel and stick. They are my favorite!

Let the party begin! Join us at 10:00 am! I can't wait to see what's in store.

~Melissa

Comments

Lovely invite. Thanks will be there for the celebration.

Posted by: MaryAnn | March 21, 2016 at 03:42 AM

DELIGHTFUL invite Melissa, LOVE your pretty layers!!!
Thank You, it will be a PLEASURE to join the celebrations :)

Posted by: TracyM #6773 | March 21, 2016 at 04:03 AM

Love the invite - beautiful colors and layering (need that MME line!) Let the party begin!

Posted by: MichelleB | March 21, 2016 at 04:32 AM

Beautiful.

Posted by: theCook | March 21, 2016 at 05:53 AM

Fun layers on this invite!

Posted by: Cynthia Baldwin | March 21, 2016 at 08:31 AM

Yippee! I love celebrations! Happy Birthday!!!!

Posted by: Wahnita Hammond | March 21, 2016 at 09:51 AM

What a sweet card! Love the fresh spring colours and the sweet embellies. The little bow is perfect!
Happy 10th Birthday! :)

Posted by: auntie em (emily) | March 21, 2016 at 09:52 AM

Woohoo let the party begin. Love the layers on this invite .

Posted by: Betty B | March 21, 2016 at 10:05 AM

What a pretty invite! LOVE all the pretty layers! Thanks for inviting me! I feel super special to be on the invite list! I know that all the wonderful people will be attending! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Posted by: barb macaskill | March 21, 2016 at 10:33 AM

How fun is THAT INVITE!!!

Posted by: Kelly A. Crowl | March 21, 2016 at 10:55 AM

Wow--gorgeous!

Posted by: Greta H | March 21, 2016 at 11:19 AM

Beautiful and so happy looking!!

Posted by: jennifer reynard | March 21, 2016 at 11:43 AM

beautiful card!!!

Posted by: Kelly Massman | March 21, 2016 at 11:44 AM

Oooooooooo. Headed to work. But as soon as I can, I'll be here to help celebrate...........Gorgeous card and a fun tutorial. Thanks for the invite.

Posted by: Dorina D | March 21, 2016 at 12:28 PM

I make all my birthday cards. Thanks for the inspiration!

Posted by: Marla Hargadine | March 21, 2016 at 01:19 PM

Happy 10th birthday! The invitation is beautiful!

Posted by: Kris Berc | March 21, 2016 at 01:23 PM

Happy 10th Birthday and thank you for the opportunity to win!!!

Posted by: Alissa | March 21, 2016 at 02:25 PM

I have always loved Melissa's cards, thanks for the step by step through your creative process. :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Posted by: Emily Pitts | March 21, 2016 at 02:36 PM

What a beautiful invitation! I'm headed to the first day post from your epic 10th Birthday celebration. I can't wait to see all the fun you have in store!

Posted by: LC | March 21, 2016 at 02:39 PM

Happy Birthday Very creative card.

Posted by: Kim | March 21, 2016 at 03:37 PM

This is so beautiful!!

Posted by: Teresa Medeiros | March 21, 2016 at 03:42 PM