The envelope is made from the same fabric as the bodice of the girls' baptismal gown. The lace is the same lace from my bridal veil and what is on the bottom of the gown.<BR><BR><BR><BR>Background Paper: Provo Craft Scrap Pad "Soft Serenity"<BR><BR>Title, photo corners,& anchors under brads: The Paper Company Gold<BR><BR>Vellum-Bazzill<BR><BR>Brads- Karen Foster White<BR><BR><BR><BR>To make the envelope: I traced the envelope pattern onto a transparency (shiny side) with a paper piercer, it scored the surface. I turned it over to the matte side of the transparency and spread a thin layer of PVA Glue (by 7gypsies)on with a foam brush. I carefully laid the fabric over the glue and smoothed it out. (NOTE:if your fabric is thin, don't let your fingers rest in one place too long!) While the glue was still a little wet, I cut the entire envelope from the transparency sheet. I carefully scored the fold lines once again. After it was completely dry, I folded the flaps over and pressed the edges firmly. I cut 1/2" slits in the side flaps to thread the ribbon through. I decided to use the transparency because I wanted to be able to see that there was journaling in the envelope.<BR><BR><BR><BR>Journaling:<BR><BR>Erynn & Leanna,<BR><BR> I know as we stood in the church on the day you each were baptized, you were unaware of the significant moments your gown had already been through before your birth. <BR><BR> On December 25, 1988, Uncle Paul and I were baptized at Sagrado Corazon de Jesus in Juarez, Mexico. I was 12 years old. I wore a silky white, rose patterned blouse and a turquois skirt. Your Great-Grandma Silva had requested that we be baptized while we were visiting them in Mexico. <BR><BR> On June 26, 1999, Daddy and I were married at St. Francis Xavier Church in McKean, PA. I wore a long Spanish style veil that was edged in wide lace with a rose pattern. Grandma Silva made my veil along with the crinoline that I wore under my dress. <BR><BR> Each of these special moments in my life were brought together in the gown that was made for you to wear, by your Grandma Silva. The rose patterned blouse became the long skirt, the solid white fabric that was the crinoline under my wedding dress became the bodice. The lace edge at the bottom was the same lace that was used on my veil. Grandma also used a couple of lace appliques on the bodice that matched the ones on my wedding gown. <BR><BR> You both were baptized at St. Francis, Erynn on July 28, 2002, and Leanna on October 10, 2004. Aunt Cristie and Uncle Paul are your Godparents. <BR><BR><BR><BR>God Bless you both and guide you.<BR><BR> Love, <BR><BR> Mommy