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This card was made some time ago, but I have not had time to blog it until now -
as I am house-sitting, I thought I would have a lot of time for such things, not so, it turns out :)
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I started with the base design paper, which I was very pleased to find in my stash - I have banned myself from buying more, as I rarely use it now, and all my pads are likely out of print.
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The background die cut used the Urban Grunge die by Uniquely Creative, cut from kraft card
The hearts are an old (bought on clearance) set by Whimsy Stamps, cut from red sparkle card
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The two gold strips came from a set of gold adhesive stripes I bought years ago -
yes, I am trying to stash bust!
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The sentiment stamp is a magazine freebie, embossed with red EP - again a very old powder, in an unmarked container!! I think it may have been from a local equivalent of K-mart..
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The inside had a couple more hearts from Whimsy Stamps
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To decorate the envelope, I used the negative from the die cut hearts as a stencil to form a border.
The card was well received by the couple.
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Love the simple elegance of this. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Polkadoodles Digi Choosday! Jane S (DT) Paper, Pencils & Pretty Things xxx
Maxine, that amazing die and additional hearts bring so much creativity to this card. It's a great design and (of course) there is the embossing and sparkle that you do so well, too. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty design Maxine, love how the hearts are arranged on the die cute trellis.
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Like this such a DP is so beautiful! You combined it all in a perfect way; I like it a lot! Hugs,Gerrina
ReplyDeleteLovely design and colors, Maxine. The sparkly hearts are such an eye catching addition. Thank you for sharing with us at Word Art Wednesday this week! Take Care!
ReplyDeleteA modern and different card for an Anniversary Maxine, love the red sparkling hearts with kraft and gold, and great idea using the leftover to stencil the envelope!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant 👏 work and design. Love your stash busting. You're on bans like me. Tools or essentials are allowed as they break or run out depending on use of course..
ReplyDeleteLove the pop of red with kraft and DP. That hearts die is a beauty. Just as well not available 🤣🤣 or I'd be hunting.
House sitting again. Must email you for new address
Lots of love and prayers ❤️ for God's keeping especially on your health.
Shaz in Oz.x
Very pretty Maxine. Lovely card
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous creation Maxine.
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Cathy
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this works so well. The gold and red on kraft looks amazing xx
ReplyDeleteThat is just beautiful Maxine & I think it would be equally as gorgeous for a Valentines Day card also 💗
ReplyDeleteBeautiful composition, Maxine! Love that you are stash busting. You have fueled the idea of creativity. Many can shop their own stash and find something like those you have used. To me that is the beauty of sharing ideas. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us at Jan's Digi Blog Challenge. Good Luck!
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Jan
I absolutely love this card, Maxine. That grid die-cut is the perfect color to offset the glittery hearts. So clever. Thanks for sharing with us at Word Art Wednesday. I appreciate you SO very much.
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karen
Thanks for the smile you caused with your comment on my blog.I needed it today.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful card for anniversaries. Excellent in fact.
Hugs and Blessings
Maxine, you give such clear instructions about how you make your cards. I absolutely love this one. Such a unique look and all the more so, since you were able to use "items" from your stash. Smiles, Kathy
ReplyDeletelovely card and great use of red1
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Hello Maxine, your card is do pretty - I love the sparkles and your red is perfect! Thanks for joining in with us this time at Sweet Stampin' - Sarah, DT.
ReplyDeleteSorry I'm so late - I've been poorly. This is a great stash busting card! I love the background die and the glittery hearts are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your card at the Dream Valley challenge.
Sharon – Dream Valley Challenge Designer
http://glittertastic.blogspot.com/ - Stop by and see me!!!
I agree with the comments that say "Amazing card!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic die. Mind you I think it is enhanced somewhat by the way you have used it. The gold card and the sparkly hearts have turned this into a most beautiful card. I just love this one. A very clever idea.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Neet xx