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Friday, July 8, 2022

Fruity Thanks

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I made this card as a thank you to a friend who served a supper accompanied with beautiful paper napkins/serviettes... I slipped one into my handbag, and surprised her with this card some days later


The napkin was split so I had only the printed layer, and then glued it to a white card, folding the edges over as I went and also gluing them back, which gives a very neat edge


I then glued another smaller section to some scrap white card snippets, and when dry, trimmed out the images, mounted them on foam over the originals, and added a layer of Glossy Accents to them


The thanks was cut from a snippet of card that matched the base, I covered it with a strip of clear packing tape before die cutting it, so it looks embossed and so shiny. 


The inside was finished with this wonderful scripture stamp from Stampendous, it is one of my original, wood mounted stamps.
The card was very well received :)

I am linking this to:
(Summer Fruits)
(Summer Fruits)


27 comments:

Rainey's Craft Room said...

Many thanks for joining us at Allsorts this week.
Lorraine

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

What a sweet surprise for your friend, Maxine. Beautiful card!

Anonymous said...

Lovely card. Thank You for sharing at Allsorts Challenge.

Ellibelle said...

Such a creative way to use the napkin, the card turned out absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing at Allsorts challenge!

Becca Sadler said...

Wonderfully crafted appreciation card, Maxine! Such patient skillful techniques to bring all the delightful elements together!!! Terrific!!!

Cynthia said...

This is so cute, Maxine! Lots of detail and love went into this thank you card. I'm so glad that the recipient enjoyed it. Thanks again for the packing tape tip!

Kathy said...

Your card is so pretty and what a wonderful way to thank your friend for the supper. I love the way the fruit pops up and looks like of like marzipan fruit. I love the way you try to tailor your creations for the person you are sending it too. What did you use for glue---I want to try this!

R's Rue said...

So pretty my friend.

Jane Savage said...

What a lovely, bright and fun card!
Thank you for joining us at Polkadoodles Gem of a Challenge! Jane S (DT) Paper, Pencils & Pretty Things! xxx

Sarn said...

A love memento of your supper and a nice surprise for the host. Nice summertime card.

Still plenty of SaRngria left if you fancy a glass up in the treehouse! Xxx

Di said...

What a great card Maxine! And clever you to 'steal' a napkin for your card. How perfect!

Hugs

Di xx

Gina's Cards said...

Gorgeous card! Thank you for sharing with us at Creative Inspirations, good luck.
Hugs
Gina xx

At Home In New Zealand said...

You are so creative Maxine. What a beautiful way to say thankyou :)

cotnob said...

A lovely, bright and cheerful card Maxine, a clever way to use a napkin.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

aussie aNNie said...

Beautiful card and I just love the gorgeous image with those colours, have a nice weekend ♥

Karen Letchworth said...

LOVE this, Maxine.

Dawn T said...

Superb way to acknowledge your friend's help. Lovely card Maxine

Vickie Y said...

Beautifully designed! Thank you for sharing with us at The PIP Challenge.

mamapez5 said...

That is a lovely idea. I am sure your friend will love it. I am always pocketing a napkin when I see one I like. They are a useful addition to a craft stash. The idea of using some of the elements as embellishments is clever, and you chose one of my favourite textx too. Kate x

Darnell said...

Well, aren't you a sneaky clever girl, Maxine! I love this idea and the resulting design is fabulous! I can imagine the pleased surprise on her face! Hugs, Darnell

ShazInOzCardsCalligraphy said...

Brilliant idea Maxine, great imaginative card.. your friend must’ve been delighted indeed.

I’m working on Christmas cards but must stop and do Birthday as they’re in sight now too! Time evaporates…

Thanks for Sharing, God bless and keep you safe, and all those you love, hugs Shaz in Oz.x

{Wonderful Words of Life - Shaz in Oz}
{Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}

Gail said...

This is a beautiful card - like the fruit and inside sentiment - Lovely!

creationsnz said...

Stunning card Maxine. Thanks for the tip on using clear tape before diecutting ... now if only I can remember that... CarolG

Irish Cherokee said...

Very clever. Good eye for possibilities with the napkin. The fruit is perfect with this card. The sentiment is also a perfect match. Excellent!

Hugs and Blessings,
Jim

Catrin Goodwin said...

such a summery and fun card! Thank you for joining us at Digi Choose day! Good Luck x

Ellibelle said...

It's me again, finally getting around to catching up on my own challenge with commenting. Thank you so much for sharing this beauty at my Crafty Wednesday challenge too!
Ellie
Ellibelle's Corner

Neet said...

What a good idea to use the napkin in this way and what a surprise your friend must have had when she opened this thanks card from you. A great idea and one which we should all take note of.
Blessings, Neet xx