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Monday, 18 August 2014

Quick but effective

Good morning everyone!
Sometimes we want to make a handmade card to give to someone dear to us but struggle to find the time to do so, simply because life just gets in the way! Today’s post is an example of such an occasion – a card that is quick to make but effective…

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Starting with a square of white card and a square of paper from Tim's Wallflowers paper stack, both edged with Mowed lawn DI:
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Numbers from Tim's Little labels stamp set have been stamped down one side and a piece of matching green ric-rac ribbon to the other:
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The base:
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A stem of leaves from Tim's Garden greens die cut from green card, edged with the DI and then detail drawn in with a white pen:
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I had some plain white paper roses in my flower box so they came out and were given a spray with Lemon zest and Tangerine dream Dylusons ink sprays. I added a butterfly rub-on from Tim's Botanical remnant rubs set:
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The flowers, leaves and butterfly:
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All done:
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This card was put together in minutes but I think it still has the 'handmade' charm.

Have a great and crafty week everyone, thanks for stopping by.

Chris xxx


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8 comments:

  1. Astrid Maclean18 August 2014 at 08:54

    Lovely and great use of all the Tim stash!

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  2. Redanne18 August 2014 at 09:46

    That is what I love so much about the Wallflower papers - they make quick and easy cards! Your card is beautiful with the addition of the leaves and flowers and that beautiful little butterfly rub on. Anne x

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  3. Inky and Quirky Designs18 August 2014 at 11:11

    Beautiful card and such a great idea....now I need to buy that paper :)

    Donna x

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  4. Mary Elizabeth18 August 2014 at 13:48

    This is such a fantastic idea Chris. We so often think we have to take hours (or sometimes days) to create beautiful pieces to make someone's day brighter. This is terrific. Thanks for sharing this with us -- Mary Elizabeth

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  5. Joan18 August 2014 at 16:51

    This is a lovely card, I'm still struggling to use my wallflower papers as I hate to cut them up but your card showcases the paper beautifully with your lovely flowers added

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  6. massofhair18 August 2014 at 16:59

    The picture on your blog in b&w looked amazing so when i visited here it was a lovely surprise to find a vintage coloured and very beautiful card, both look amazing :-) xxx

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  7. Helen19 August 2014 at 07:15

    Fab card!! Must break into my wallflower stack soon...

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  8. crafty creations19 August 2014 at 16:47

    Beautiful a card I'd be proud to make and delighted to receive

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