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Sunday, January 22, 2023

Tea, My Friend?

Welcome

I am back with another napkin card from late last year.
Again it was a napkin I had 'snaffled' when out, and I used it for a birthday card for the hostess a month or two later.


After gluing the napkin onto a piece of card, I used an embossing pen on all the gold printed areas, and then embossed with WOW Metallic Gold Sparkle embossing powder. I also wiped the edges over a Versamark embossing pad and dipped them into the same powder.  .  


I used a snippet of pink card that matched the card base to emboss the sentiment onto, using the same e.p., and popped it up on foam dots to give a wee bit of dimension.


I used some washi tape for the inside, which the recipient had given me as a birthday gift last year.


On the other side, I inked an area with pale blue ink, then glued on the wee cupid image, which had been trimmed out of the paper that the recipient had wrapped an exchange gift for me in.  


26 comments:

brenda said...

This is really lovely Maxine, great use of the napkins and so bright and cheery and just perfect for our theme, thanks so much for joining us at Allsorts challenge this week.

I am going to hunt down my stash of napkins as you've inspired me to play with them again, been what seems like years.

Bx

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Beautiful card, great use of your napkin, and well done with your embossing pen and powder. It's a thing I never think to do, thanks for the inspiration!

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

Maxine, your touches of gold on the stack of cups is outstanding. Fabulous card!

Marilyn said...

This is such a cool idea Maxine and I love that you gifted this lovely card to her and that she recognized the elements. How fun!

jimlynn said...

What a cute napkin and a great idea to use it for a card too! I love the touches of gold you added. Great recycling!!
Lynn

HilaryJane said...

Adding the embossing was such a good idea, it looks fabulous xx

Gerrina said...

The cups are so elegant with the little gold and the bright colours! A fun and cheerful card! Hugs, Gerrina

Megan J said...

Hi Maxine, a beautiful card and love all the extra gold you added with the embossing pen, I should use mine more often than I do. Have a wonderful week... Megan

JD/ Jill said...

This is really pretty! My last try at making a napkin card was a total failure. But after seeing your beautiful card...I might give it a try again.

Dawn T said...

Just gorgeous Maxine. Beautifully done

Dena J said...

Delightful result from the technique! So personalized in every detail. Thank you so much for sharing at Allsorts. Fits the theme brilliantly.

Donna said...

Lovely card!
Love that you repurposed or upcycled the napkins!
Thanks for breaking out your glitter to play along with Edna and the sisterhood of snarky stampers!
(and yes please to a cuppa)

Ellibelle said...

This is so beautiful and creative! Love the different patterns on the cups! Thanks so much for joining us at Allsorts challenge!

R's Rue said...

I love it.

Carol W said...

Maxine this card is awesome. Love that you used a napkin for the background of the card. Beautiful!!!

Curly said...

Love this card Maxine, love the bold choice of colour, all that just using a napkin ......awesome!
Thank you so much for joining us at Crafty Catz thais week we do hope you will join us again!
Happy Crafting
Bridget CCDT

At Home In New Zealand said...

How neat that the recipient recognized all the recycled bits and you got to have a good laugh together :) xx

Irish Cherokee said...

Excellent! love the napkin use. Especially love the inside treatment. Very nice indeed. An exceptional card.

Hugs and Blessings

Brenda said...

You always get the coolest napkins Maxine! I love how you added the gold embossing on this napkin, really makes this card sparkle and shine. A fabulous birthday card for sure! Hugs, Brenda

Kathy said...

Again you use the most amazing things and it works for you so well. I am not a tea drinker (dear daughter and hubby are) but I really like this card and how clever of you my friend! Smiles, Kathy

Neet said...

What a great card, and using so many recycled elements too. I love the idea of the gold embossing around the edges, that has given me an idea to use something similar.
I seem to get so many ideas and new techniques from you.
Blessings, Neet xx

JulieP said...

Snaffled is a new word to me ... love the term. LOL! This is beautiful and oh so glittery. Thanks so much for playing along with us at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers!

KraftyKoolKat said...

Such an awesome creation with the napkins. I am never good at making things with napkins.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Catie Cuddles said...

Lovely idea. Clever use of the napkin.
Thanks for joining us at Creative Knockouts.
Happy crafting!
Catherine x DT

Donna Parrott said...

What a great project. Thanks for joining in with a Polkadoodles challenge. Donna P (DT)

Chelle (PhotoArt/MaybeCreative) said...

Great idea for repurposing an item. Thanks for getting your glitter on with the sisterhood.