Thursday, January 15, 2015

Valentine pockets...


The January kits at Gossamer Blue were perfect for making "love-themed" projects, so I have some Valentine pockets I've made... great for holding a little treat, love notes, etc.
To make these pockets, I cut a piece of white cardstock 7.5" long x 4.25" high and folded it so that the fold in on the right of the pocket. I added type paper to the front and a piece of pom pom trim in between the layers on the right hand side before stitching. I trimmed the Kiss Kiss- Crate Paper gold heart die cut from January's main Gossamer Blue kit, so it would be off-set a bit on the pocket, wrapped seam binding around the card and tied in a bow on the right side, then finished off with a few more die cuts over the top. And of course some papers, die cuts and goodies tucked inside the pocket. (The Dear Lizzy - Watercolor Words are fun tucked inside! Love these, so much fun!!)
I love the colors this month, aren't they fabulous! Warm and classy.
On the second pocket, I did the same thing with the pom pom trim tucked in on the side before stitching it closed, then added a Watercolor Word and some die cuts and things over the top. A little collage.

Hope this inspires you to layer on your next project! When layering, be sure to choose large, medium and small patterns that coordinate. With the 3 different scales of patterns, it will be sure to be eye-pleasing!
Check out the Gossamer Blue blog also if you haven't stopped by in awhile! The team has more to share with you using the current month's kits, so stop by and check them out:

8 comments:

Anya said...

Very cute and stylish pockets!

Katie said...

So beautiful!!

Diane Payne said...

I love these so much!

Unknown said...

Oh so gorgeous!

Joy said...

Another drop dead gorgeous creations from you Danielle, I am in awe, hugs

~amy~ said...

absolutely LOVE.

Gisèle said...

So so many layers :) wonderful !

Laura Rahel said...


So gosh darn pretty!