Cat's Outta The Bag!

Since Meagan got her invite this morning, I can finally share!

We're going to Chicago for a pre-wedding BFF-Moon!

Well, I suppose you need some backstory...

Meagan didn't want your typical Bachelorette Party, so I decided to whisk her away for a romantical BFF-Moon to get her mind off of wedding planning and to celebrate her last days of single-dom!

As it turns out, Hallmark doesn't make cards for BFF-Moons (... I know, I am outraged as well), but it worked out because I actually kept the location a surprise and was able to customize the card as a little "Huzzah! We're going to Chicago!" kind of deal.

The front of the card - the flowers are Martha Stewart super-simple craft stickers. I printed the rest and used an X-Acto Knife to cut out some of the lettering.

Page Two... I really wanted some extra oomph, so I made little elements on each page pop-out, kind of like a mini pop-up book.

Page Three - Hint! Hint! We're going to a city! I also incorporated the flowers on each page to tie it all together.

Page Four... The Big Reveal! I made a little envelope (lots of templates are available online) and made a little card with "Chicago" on it. I also stuffed the envelope with confetti, because nothing is as obnoxious/exciting as being covered in confetti.

And finally, the details... and even more confetti. :) MUAH HA HA HA HAAA.

All in all, I'm glad I couldn't find a store-bought card. This was definitely the way to go.

It didn't take that long (about eight hours) and doesn't require more than a pack of cardstock, lots of rubber cement, an X-Acto Knife, and one or two pre-made scrapbooking stickers (those flowers, the doves, and the airplanes were all store-bought).

Phew, I'm terrible at keeping secrets, so I'm super relieved I don't have to anymore!

I LOVE me some Chicago and can't wait to spend some wedding-planning-free time with this girl!