You are Invited

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Summer is in full swing here! Temps have warmed up quickly and the cottage is ready to for us to host a party! We just need to make some invitations! I have a quick and fun invitation for you to try!

I love to save old fliers and I knew I had the perfect color papers in my recycle basket!



Using my Pour Handmold
Medium Pour Handmold Contents
I made three sheets of paper. I tried making stripes well as just mixing the colors.


I cut out a Flip Flop shape.The strap was made by punching a hole and threading the ribbon through.


I printed the invite on pink vellum which I glued inside the flip flop. I decorated each with a flower and button. Now they are ready to be delivered!




I think my sisters and  mom will love them!!

I hope this inspires you to grab paper from your recycle bin and make your own invitations! 

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Comments

  1. SandeeNCJune 6, 2016 at 12:27 PM

    What super cute invited, fabulous job! They are awesome!

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  2. mikosspot.blogspot.comJune 6, 2016 at 4:08 PM

    these totally look like fun!!

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  3. UnknownJune 6, 2016 at 4:36 PM

    OMG, these are so stinking cute!!!!

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  4. AnnaJune 6, 2016 at 4:52 PM

    So cute!!

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  5. Anne Rita TaylorJune 20, 2016 at 12:14 PM

    Darling invitations - who could resist!?!

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  6. MicheleJune 24, 2016 at 12:18 PM

    These are just too fun for words! Great idea, project, and instructions!
    Love and light,
    Michele

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