Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Bridal Shower Card - Croatian Twist

Here's a card for a bride-to-be who is of Croatian descent:


The paper doll on the front of the card is wearing the traditional costume of the ล estine region of Croatia. Typically women wear a red kerchief, but a bride wears a flowered headpiece. The red umbrella with stripes is also part of the folk costume worn in the ล estine region and a recognizable souvenir of Croatia's capital which is located in this region. 

Supplies Used: 
-Cricut Explore & Design Space Online ---Software
-Cuttlebug Embossing Folder from the Fabric Swatches Set
-Paint Pens
-Glass beads
-Tulip Puffy Paint
-Ribbon and string
-Recollections Cardstock
-AC pigment ink
-Stampin' Up Teen Tiny Wishes Stamp
-Stampin'Up Word Window Punch
-Self-adhesive foam mounts
-Glue

If you're interested in seeing a photo of the actual folk costumes, here's a link to a Croatian website with some photos:  http://www.hkv.hr/izdvojeno/vai-prilozi/i-lj/leskovec-diana/18644-d-leskovec-obicaji-i-folklor-zagrebackog-prigorja.html 

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