Tuesday 17 December 2013

Flowers and Twine!

Hello everyone!!!  Welcome to my blog!
I hope everyone's Christmas Preparations are going well.  Luckily for me, mine are done so I can relax for a few days and create something for an occasion other than Christmas.
The card I'm sharing with you today could be used for a Wedding.  It was made from the gorgeous Pion Design papers that I won just recently!

 As you can see, not a lot of colour to this one.  I think after all the Christmas cards I made I am coloured out!!  hehe!  There is actually a very subtle pattern on the top layer of paper but, unfortunately, the photos don't show it very well.  You can see it a little better in the next one but you really have to look closely.
 The papers were distressed and then I misted the top layer and manipulated it a bit to get it to the shape you can see and I also made a few tears which were then rolled as well.  The idea for this came from Patricia Basson.  She makes the most beautiful scrapbook pages where she rolls and manipulates her papers in the most beautiful ways.  I love her work and urge you to go and take a look.  You can find her blog HERE
The cluster is made up of a selection of flowers but I'm afraid I can't tell you where they came from as I've had these for a while.  I've mixed some tiny pearl stamens and some gauze in there too.   The two clusters are almost a mirror image of each other.  The strip across the centre of the card is simply another strip of the same paper over which I've added a strip of gauze and a twine bow.
 The inside was decorated with another sheet of  the Pion papers.  I fussy cut the lovely little frame which can be used for the sentiment and then just border punched a couple of strips from the same sheet and adhered them top and bottom.
 I have to say, I'm really pleased with the way this one turned out!!  I think I'm going to be sorry to give this one away!!  Ah well!!!  What must be done, must be done!
I want to thank Pion Design again for their wonderful Give-away.  These papers are absolutely stunning and I'm loving working with them.  Thank you!!

I'd also like to thank you lovely people for visiting here today.  This is a really busy time of the year and I know how hard it can be to find the time.  So, thank you so much!!  I appreciate it immensely!!

Please take special care over the holiday period.  Be safe and  God Bless.
oxox Marg


15 comments:

  1. Margaret you're an amazingly inspirational crafter, this card is stunning. I only wish I could come and have some lessons from you and patience is probably one I could learn. (I say that whilst smiling)

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  2. OMG !!! Margy this is exquisite, my new fave of yours .. cant stop looking at it x

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  3. OMG OMG OMG !!!!!!! cant take my eyes from this one ... lucky lucky person who receives this one x

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  4. OMG !!! Margy this is exquisite, my new fave of yours .. cant stop looking at it x

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  5. oh my goodness Margaret, I cannot believe that I have not visited your blog yet...jeepers what rock have I been hiding under! lol Anyways I had to scoot over here to see your latest and greatest card design, and wowwwww! You surely are teh queen of cards! merry Christmas xox

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  6. Hi Margaret I found you whilst visiting Astrid and I love your work. This card shouts understated elegance and is a pure delight to see.

    Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x

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  7. Wow Margaret how elegant in this job!!!!! wonderful....

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  8. Hi Marg, oh wow, I love your card, it is so pretty and elegant and who ever gets it will be very blessed by your love and care that you have put into it.. I agree it would be a lovely wedding card indeed.. and I hope you are enjoying the season even though it is a busy time.. I have spent today cooking, making a fruit cake, 2 types of christmas balls a slice and some biscuits!! phew.. but I do like cooking!! take care!!xxlizzy

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  9. Ooooh Margy,,this is DEVINE. All those lovely layers and the flowers, yummy. Seriously beautiful. Cheers Di xo

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  10. Wow, Marg, this is another absolute stunner! Totally gorgeous and the inside looks fantastic too, a real beauty, whoever receives this can count themselves really lucky.

    I am trying very hard not to feel jealous that you are done with your Christmas prep.... with my family from Oz arriving I am now even further behind :o(

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  11. Seriously awesome Marg! Wow - so unique and stunning! WTG!!!

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  12. OOOOOHHHHHHHHHH Myyyyyyyyyy Margaret, this is just divine!! WOWSERS!!! I just can't stop looking at it!!! ♥♥
    ~Kimi~ xx

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  13. This is so beautiful Margy I love it.... So gently looking... Whoever gets this is a very special person.

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  14. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING Marg! What a truly beautiful card!! Love the all-white look!!!

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  15. So elegant, fabulous and beautiful! Wow....just stunning! ;-)

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