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The other day I made a card with literally the scraps on my desk (and in my 'one day' box, which is just a place to put the scraps and make my desk look vaguely tidy.)
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I started with the stamped/chalked background - I had made a few of these last year, and this was the final one. I had hesitated to use it as I wanted to do something 'different' this time, as I had made two similar cards. Here is an original.
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I then found this scrap of blue, the negative of a die cut, which fitted neatly over the piece of chalked paper.
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The sentiment was embossed with a silver glitter powder, despite the fact it looks lumpy in the photograph, it does sparkle beautifully. I sponged some interference ink around the sentiment after cutting the die shape. I attached it using some purple gem brads.
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Here you can see how the blue paper reflects the light and brings the card to life. The finishing details were some paper flowers, secured with a matching brad, attached over some leaf ribbon. The purple ribbon is a self adhesive satin ribbon, with the glitter ric rac glued over it.
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I even added some of the glitter ric rac to the inside.
I am linking this to:
Leaf Ribbon from RRR
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May your day be blessed
Beautiful stamp/image used on this equally as beautiful card.xxx
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Lovely card and wonderful colors.
ReplyDeleteLovely card .... thanks for joining in with the Craft Stamper TIMI challenge ...... good luck! Linda xx
ReplyDeleteGreat use of scraps and I love the chalk look!!! That pop of purple at the bottom is so pretty too!
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I agree with Lynn...you made a beautiful card using your scraps from your scrapbox. I do that too, You have inspired me to go check my scrapbox. Hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteLovely card! Thanks so much for participating in our Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge.I am now your newest follower and would love it if you visited my Make Time To Craft Blog and became a follower too.
ReplyDeleteA brilliant card, and I looked at your other card, which is also pretty. This is a great technique, (new to me) and it looks like fun, but also not too difficult to do, with great results. That negative die cut made a terrific frame, and the color was quite stunning with your chalk design. TFS & Happy Sunday.
ReplyDeleteYou always make the neatest backgrounds! Very pretty card!
ReplyDeleteWow! How fabulous with just scraps. You are so creative and I love this look.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Maxine. Really pretty paper you created with the chalks.
ReplyDeleteLove your gorgeous background, than ks for joining in the Take It Make It challenge. Elizabeth x
ReplyDeleteGreat use of scraps for this gorgeous card, Maxine! Love the shiny paper!
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Rosi x
Your card of scraps is amazing, Maxine. I also enjoy doing this. We had a challenge at TKJ last year where we had to make a card from scraps, and I promised myself I wouldn't seek out ANYTHING if it wasn't already lying on my table as a leftover. It really works! Great job, my dear friend. You are SO creative.
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Love the idea of putting things in a 'one day' box and then making such good use of them. Thank you for joining us in the Craft Stamper TIMI challenge this month, good luck. xx
ReplyDeleteI´ve got a box like that too, but I rarely remember to use what´s in it, so well done to you for making such good use of yours. The chalked paper is so pretty and I like the shape of the die-cut frame. Kate x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card !!! Thanks for joining us at Chocolate, Coffee& Cards Challenges!!! I hope you get to join us again for our next challenge. Agnieszka DT
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card, especially using scraps. Thank you for sharing with us at Simply Create Too - Myrna DT
ReplyDeleteFab card. Thanks for joining us in our Tic Tac Toe challenge at Polkadoodles
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A beautiful card Maxine! I cant believe you made this out of only scraps!! xxx
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ReplyDeleteWouw fablous card. Thanks so much for entering in our challenge no circles at CC&CC.
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xxx Anneke
this is just too pretty maxine! good job using up old stuff!! haha. i have a ton of projects i've started or meant to start and have never gotten around to it!! you inspire me to get moving!!
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Love the fun panel you used- and what a great idea to save a box of scraps for just the right card! The shimmer is great and love the purple flowers and ric rak too.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty Maxine - I love making cards from what is gathering on my desk - you have done so well with this! {{{hugs}}}
ReplyDeletefab. thanks for joining us at sister act this week and good luck
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Pretty background for this piece! I too, use stuff left over from other projects I've made, sometimes they make the best cards don't they? Good job! Hazel x
ReplyDeleteLOVE the colours, Maxine. Thanks for playing along with PolkaDoodles’ Tic Tac Toe challenge. A new challenge has started. Come play with us!
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Great card, love the textures on this! Thanks for joining the Tic Tac Toe Challenge at Polkadoodles! Good Luck :)
ReplyDeleteMaxine this is a wonderful creation with great attention to detail. It is perfect for our 23rd ‘ANYTHING GOES’ challenge. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Good luck.
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Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing with us at Artbymiran challenge. Good luck
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Beautifully created, so happy you joined in at Craft Stampers Take it, Make it challenge xoxo
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