But I digress. Back to the cards I made. A quick rootle round in my used christmas card box turned up a card front with christmas roses on .
It was originally quite a big card as it had a border all the way round which I trimmed off and have re used. You can see it top and bottom and also to trim the inside of the card with. The card had a slight smattering of snow showing around the lantern so I decided to enhance the look by covering with a sheet of acetate that has snow blobs as a pattern already on it. I attached with green brads to match the ivy and raised up on 3d pads before attaching to a slightly larger piece of cream card which in turn was adhered to the red card base that I made from card stock.
For my second card I have used the Craft Creations Topper sheet 'Christmas Poinsettias' that I had out to make the previous cards with. I noticed that amongst the toppers still left on the sheet to use were some with Christmas roses on, so perfect I thought to compliment my first card. Again have gone for making a Joy Fold card.
The sentiment is a britannia word die which I have cut multiples of and glued together to give a raised effect. For the inside of the card two of the toppers were a tag shape so I used the larger of the two to make into a tag and made a small pocket for it to slip into. The other I attached to the opposite side leaving room for a short message to the recipient.
Great upcycled card. Mrs. The foloral scene looks wonderful under that snowy acetate!
ReplyDeleteThe joy fold card is so lovely. I love this fold. Great Xmas roses and great card design here.
Beautiful work :) love the idea of upcycling and the joy fold design is so pretty. Love it.
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Beautiful design and display, love this fold.xx ♥[aNNie]
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely cards Valery and great up cycling...love he folds on your second card and the tag xxxxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. I love all the details on the inside of number 2 wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHugs Veerle x
A gorgeous collection of card, great recycling too.
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Fabulous cards Valerie, your second one is an ingenious way to use up those smaller toppers that I always have left over from these decoupage sheets, thanks for the inspiration.
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Wonderful upcycling! I love both cards - especially the Joy fold, very clever!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your outing to Leatherhead Missus!
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Di xx
Two gorgeous flowery Christmas cards! Fab idea to add the snowy acetate to the first one and the design of the second is sooooo cool! xxx
ReplyDeleteForgot to say enjoy your day out! Hugs. xxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeletexxx Margreet
Beautiful cards as always.
ReplyDeleteValerija xx
Great cards Mrs A. I love the fold on the second one. Take it easy and look after yourself!!! Hugs Christine xx
ReplyDeleteHi Mrs A this is a stunning card. I hope your trip goes well. Do take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteThey are so lovely ! I have a tiring day today ... I'm going to do the same routine you did yesterday ! Enjoy your trip tomorrow !
ReplyDeleteFab upcycling for both and so pretty folding! Love the snow blobs on the acetate in the first one and the detail of the tag in the second one!
ReplyDeleteWonderful bit of upcycling Valery, I love the Christmas roses and your designs are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHope your not so tired tomorrow, take care, Kate x
Two lovely cards Nrs. A. Greattach recycling on the first and I love the shape of your second card. Barbxx
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous Mrs A, your Christmas roses are so pretty. Sorry to be so late commenting this time. Carol x
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