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Sunday 11 October 2015

A trio of celebrations.............

Hello Everyone - hope you're all having a good weekend and enjoying what might be the last of the nice weather.  Sorry I've been missing for a while but sometimes life takes over craft!!!

Well, I have a trio of celebratory cards for you today some which I couldn't share until they had been received by the recipients.

The first card was a commission for a friend in the village whose granddaughter was getting married over in Cyprus.  Inspiration was taken from Pam's blog as I had the same two dies and also hadn't realised that the Memory Box Butterfly Exhibit fitted perfectly over the Angel Wings Butterfly die.  As my friend was flying over to Cyprus for the wedding she asked that the card not be too bulky in case of getting damaged in transit.  

 


Although it's not too clear from the photo the butterfly exhibit was cut three times in card and vellum and sponged before I layered up.  The sentiment was computer generated.  The flowers and ribbon were from my stash, as were the pearls etc.


 
I was asked to make an envelope to go inside the card to take the gift of money.

The second card was one I made for my sister Val and brother-in-law Jim whose anniversary it was a week or so ago.  Inspiration for this one was taken from the super talented Sue Wilson using her Configurations - Lattice Arched Adornment die.  I die cut 8 pieces and after putting a piece of double sided sticky onto a piece of cream card then attached the 8 die cuts as shown below, trimming off the edges.  I then used Glamour Dust over the whole piece so it stuck to the background.  Everything was matted onto card die cut using Creative Expressions double pierced rectangle dies with the addition of ribbon, some netting and CE Finishing Touches - Perfect Peony Complete and open Petals dies for the flower.


A close up showing the Glamour Dust in the background.  The sentiment is from a Waltzingmouse set die cut using Dienamics Stitched Banners.



This last card hasn't been given yet but as my hubby doesn't look at my blog there's no chance he will see it!  It's our 25th Wedding Anniversary on the 27th of this month and although it's quite tricky making an anniversary card for a man I thought the occasion demanded a bit of glitz and glamour!




The main card is a 7" square and I've used Creative Expressions Noble Ornate Pierced Squares to make up all the background mats and layers.  The number is a Memory Box die which was raised from the main card by a piece of acetate bowed over the top layer so it wouldn't get lost in the white and silver behind it.  The flowers are Heartfelt Creations Poinsettia stamps and dies using snow paper.  Pins, pearls, leaves etc are all from my stash.



 This shows the dimension of the card.  I've made a matching box for it as well.
Hope he likes it!

Happy crafting.










11 comments:

  1. All beautiful cards but my favourite is the first one covered in butterflies. Heaven! Hugs Mrs A.

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  2. You have layered and elegant off to a T, Karen ... these are all just beautiful ... I was particularly drawn to the second ... white on white ... blissful! Hugs, Anita :)

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  3. 3fabulous cards Karen...all those lovely SW dies you have been having a bit of fun crafting....xxx

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  4. Three gorgeous cards Karen, beautiful die and embossing details.
    Thank you for the mention.
    Hugs
    Pam x

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  5. Three beautiful cards - what would we do without our dies?? I've been sitting on my hands trying to resist the lattice arch and the Noble series is tempting too!! Congratulations on 25 years and I'm sure your husband will love the card you've made.

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  6. Three beautiful cards - what would we do without our dies?? I've been sitting on my hands trying to resist the lattice arch and the Noble series is tempting too!! Congratulations on 25 years and I'm sure your husband will love the card you've made.

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  7. What gorgeous cards Karen love the dies you've used on Vals card and I am sure Tony will love his beautiful card

    Anne

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  8. When you come back, you sweep us off our feet, Karendipity!! These are all extraordinary works of art to be framed, cherished, and enjoyed for years to come! I'm sure your commission and Val were delighted beyond words! And Tony will treasure the superb anniversary card you made for him for this milestone anniversary ... milestone for so many reasons!! Love and hugs, Dippy

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  9. Three beautiful cards Karen. Your wedding and anniversary cards are always so elegant and sophisticated. All three are amazing. And a happy 25th to you and hubby later this month. Very exciting!! xx

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  10. Beautiful cards Karen especially mine!!!! Your silver wedding card is gorgeous, definitely needs glitz for this special anniversary.
    Val x

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  11. All these cards are looking so nice and elegant, absolutely gorgeous.
    Best regards Petra

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