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Monday, July 19, 2021

I Snaffled a Serviette...

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A few weeks ago I attended an evening meeting where there was a lovely supper shared, with some beautiful serviettes (or napkins). 
When I saw them I asked the hostess if I could have one for card making - and she willingly said yes. 
  

I separated the layers of the serviette, and glued one section with the lavender onto some white card, slightly smaller than my card base.


Before attaching it to the base, I threaded the gold elastic through that layer and the tag, on which I had embossed a wee sentiment, and tied a bow.


I offset the main panel to the left, and added some lace to the right of the card front


The inside was decorated with some washi, overlaid with some more of the lace.

I gave this card to the lady who gave me the serviette, and she was so thrilled.  E.  has family in South Africa, and as she cannot guarantee any mail arriving safely there, she was going to photograph the card and send the photo to a relative.

I am linking this to:
(Serviette, tag, elastic bow and lace)


26 comments:

cotnob said...

A beautiful card Maxine, a lovely serviette, I don't think I would be able to use one that was that pretty!
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Dawn T said...

this is so elegant Maxine. A beautiful serviette to use on your card. Just delightful

coldwaters2 said...

Gosh who would have thought that this was at one time a serviette this is absolutely gorgeous the embossed tag is a great addition you are very creative thank you for joining our challenge at ALLSORTS
hugs
lolo x

brenda said...

The Lavender is beautiful Maxine, so long since I did any napkin art and you have inspired me, thanks so much for sharing and joining in with my 'For a Lady' theme at Allsorts challenge this week.

B x

Glennis F said...

A very pretty result Maxine, I like the addition of the lace

Nelly said...

Beautiful card! Thanks for sharing with Polkadoodles this week, Nelly dt x

Rainey's Craft Room said...

There are some beautiful serviette designs out there now, almost too pretty to use and this is one of them. What a gorgeous card you have created, thank you for sharing it with us at All sorts this week.
Lorraine

Sue said...

Such a lovely card Maxine and thanks for joining us at Crafty Catz hugs Sue x

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

Such a pretty bouquet of flowers... your card is lovely, Maxine!

R's Rue said...

So pretty. I love it.

Grandmabeckyl.blogspot said...

Nice card. I enjoy getting nice napkins for parties and holidays. My mom liked to.keep ones she got at weddings with the newlyweds name on it. Have a good week. Becky

Verna Angerhofer said...

That napkin sure did make a beautiful card.

Becca Sadler said...

What a thoughtful and lovely way to express your thanks to the hostess!! Maxine, the card is beautiful and beautifully made!

aussie aNNie said...

Gorgeous card and love the pretty colours and design. xx

Monica said...

What a charming card this is, Maxine. I love making cards out of serviettes.
So happy to be here again. Hope you are well.

Love,
Monica

Pamela Duncan said...

amazing use of napkin! Thanks for joining us on Polkadoodles Crafting! Pam, DT

Chris said...

Great use of the lovely serviette to create this gorgeous card- a brilliant idea. Thank you for joining us at Crafty Calendar this month.
Chris
x

Irish Cherokee said...

I can understand why you wanted the image. Beautiful! The background is perfect and your choice of lace also perfect. Love your design.

Love, Hugs and Blessings,
Jim

Neet said...

A very pretty card Maxine. I love how you tied the flowers with the gold. The addition of the lace trim down the side is just perfect and the inside too.
They do make sone beautiful serviettes these days and I always look for packets of tissues (as in handkerchief size) that are nicely decorated. Lots of resources out there - trouble is I don't go in shops these days with the pandemic.
Take care stay safe and well and keep crafting.
Blessings, Neet xx

Jane Savage said...

What an exquisite design!
Thank you for joining us this month at We Love 2 Create With Polkadoodles! Jane (DT) Paper, Pencils & Pretty Things xxx

Mac Mable said...

What a pretty card with a fabulous and creative idea to use the beautiful serviette Maxine x.

Brenda said...

Beautiful card Maxine! I love that serviette/napkin, such a beautiful one that made a beautiful card. So happy that the hostess let you have an extra one for cardmaking. Your added tag is perfect and love the lace on the edge. So beautiful!! Hugs, Brenda

Judith said...

what a great make, thank you for joining the My Time To Craft challenge – DT JudithCE

Carol W said...

I just tried this technique the other night at a group meeting. I loved it. You did a wonderful job with this card and the technique. Just beautiful.

Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

That is SO clever Maxine! What a cool idea and beautiful result! Gorgeous. Hugs, Wends xoxo

ILEANA ARTUFFO said...

Wonderful creation!Thank-you for joining us at the Crafts Galore Encore Challenge July "ATG".
Ileanaxx