“Baskets of Beauty and Joy”
by Kristen Robinson
Beauty and endearing sentiments should be shared throughout the year with those we hold dear. A bit of sparkle, a collection of words and lovely prints come together in a lovely fashion when used with the romantic ATC kit from Tuscan Rose. Enchanting prints are the perfect background for your favorite images while test tubes and wire baskets provide a unique and charming presentation.
Beauty ATC’s
Choose the background of your choice from the ATC Wallpaper sheet in the ATC kit (5TR-ATCKIT) and begin to add your favorite images as well as ephemera, rubber stamps Paris Rubber Stamps by Cavallini (5CPSTAMP/PAR) and embellishments such as buttons, ribbon and crystals. Adding a bit of text that has been printed on vintage ledger paper completes the card. Once your piece is complete adhere it to a piece of appropriate sized cardstock for added durability.
Beautiful Sentiments and a Splash of Beauty
Test tubes (5LCM-MIXED) are the perfect thing to fill with a lovely sentiment. Add a flower cut from the ATC Wallpaper sheet in the ATC kit (5TR-ATCKIT) to adorn the outside and complete with a ribbon; viola a perfect little gift to give to a cherished friend.
I filled my smaller tubes (5LCM-MIXED) with glass glitter (5AG-604 & 5AG-602) which I then wrapped with seam binding into a bundle of three and placed in one of the wonderful little wire baskets. A flower cut from the ATC Wallpaper sheet (5TR-ATCKIT) adorns the outside of the basket.
Presentation and Tips
Placing a bundle of your lovely ATC’s, as well as a test tube filled with a joyful sentiment into a wire basket adorned with ribbon is a delightful and cheerful gift to bestow on a friend any time of year. Prior to filling your basket line the bottom with a scrap of paper from your ATC Wallpaper sheet (5TR-ATCKIT) this will eliminate the risk of your treasures falling through the slots.
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