I sat down the other day in an attempt to make something new for my best friend's birthday, and this is what I came up with. (I hope she forgets to read my blog!)
This was one of those "accident" cards... where you get a new idea from a mess up? Love it when that happens. Anyway, I used a small magnet and washer to hold the card closed. I believe the color scheme is Baja Breeze and Not Quite Navy (see how horrible I am anymore at recognizing them?! I'm still not used to the beautiful new color palette). I used the En Francais background stamp on the bottom and then Vintage Vogue for the flowers. Of course, the flower was begging for a pearl accent! This is what the inside looks like:
I was so pleased with how this turned out that I think I'll be making a few more of them... even had my husband buy me some more washers when he was at the hardware store. :)Enjoy your weekend, everyone!
Michele
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Another post!!!! I hope you've caught the bug again. :) Very pretty card, your friend will love it. Hope all is well Michele, I'll be back tomorrow! (hint, hint!) ;)
Liz K
Oh, how lovely, Michele! I love the shape of the card and the magnetic closing!
Wow ... if that's what it takes to be able to create something this pretty and unique, then maybe that's the key to creativity ... take some time off! Your card will be treasured by your BF, for sure.
Two posts in one week! You are going to spoil us! And you know how bratty we can be! Great card.
Love the style of this card! Lucky BF, hope she knows what a creative/talented friend she has.
Now keep US induldged!
Really unique card Michele, thank you for sharing. I'd be very interested to learn how you attached the washer - with a brad perhaps?
Hi Melissa, you didn't leave a way for me to contact you, so I hope you come back here to check...
Anyway, the washer was attached inside the card with a glue dot - it's a very small, very flat washer. Then I took a 1/2" circle cut from the same Baja Breeze cardstock and covered it. When I make another card like this, I'll try to remember to photograph that part so you can see. Let me know if you have any more questions.
Lovely card. I would love to see the parts and how you put it together.
Michelle, So happy you are back. I have been checking your blog once a week...I knew you would eventually be back. Looking forward to your creative inspiration.
Charlene
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Well the Best Friend didn't forget to look at this, but thought she would be best to wait until a bit later to post so as not to disappoint Michele!! I am a very lucky friend who is honoured to have such a talented friend!! bet it'll look even better when I see it for real :-)
Hmmm! Just thinking, I hope it was me that she was making this card for :-)
Love you xoxox
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