Vintage Gift Wrap Easter Eggs

Hi Friends~

Going through my stash of wrapping papers

I came across some of my vintage gift wrap

perfect to cover paper mache eggs for Easter.

 

The colors are so pretty for spring.

To create eggs, I made copies of the papers and then

tore in pieces to layer on  paper mache eggs

using modpodge.

(sorry I did not get a pic of the eggs before covered)

Here are a few finished with trims.

I used vintage hemtape frayed, silk roses, tulle and glitter for the little roses.

The plate is a Fitz and Floyd

from 1996.

Pretty for spring, don't you think?

 

And a few using tissue papers in damask.

 

A variety of these are so pretty in an Easter basket

or glass bowl.

 

A great helper doing projects like this

is a Dry It Board.

These large needle surface boards

give you a spot to lay your work down to dry when painting or gluing.

 

 

These covered eggs are fun to do, but a bit messy.

I wear a plastic glove on my left hand to hold the egg

as I apply the glue with a paint brush with the right hand.

This really helps.

 

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We also have a new baby in the family

and I wanted to design a card

to go with my gift.

 

My dear friend Diane from

1 Card Creator

has been such a inspiration to me over the years

as she designs gorgeous cards with envelopes.

 

So taking inspiration from her,

I gave a try to line my envelope to go with the card.

Starting with  a 4 x 6 card and matching envelope,

I layered the ivory card with yellow designer card stock,

blue and white polka dot card stock

and designer cut paper for the little saying

I found in an card book.

 

The stars are wood painted white with sparkles

and layered with foam dots and sticker words.

I used white ribbon down the left side

and on the inside I layered the yellow card stock

and blue and white dot paper to write a message.

 

At the bottom of the card,

I layered blue toile

taken from the baby announcement.

 

 

Lastly, I patterned the envelope

and lined it with the blue and white.

As you might realize from the colors, the baby was a boy!!

 

 

That's all folks.

Hope you have a great day.

Thanks for stopping by.

 

Hugs,

Celestina Marie

 

joining~

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