Monday 16 March 2015

2Crafty March Projects #2

 Hello everyone and welcome.  So glad you stopped by for a visit.
I'm here to share the second part of my March projects for 2Crafty Chipboard.

  "CONCERTINA CARD"
 
  This is the card I created for my Grandson's 18th Birthday.  Being such a special Birthday, it had to be a special card and so I created a concertina card with some pieces from 2Crafty Chipboard's latest release.
 
 
The front of this card looks fairly busy but I just couldn't stop myself from adding all those lovely little chipboard pieces.

2Crafty Chipboard product used

Bubble Clumps
Card Word Circles - Happy Birthday

Dotty Bits
Fast Forward Arrows
Mini Tags
 
The papers used here are from Kaisercraft's 'Hello Today' small Paper Pad.  The small 'Bubble Clump' was coloured with acrylic paints using a dabber.  I love the mottled look you get when using this method.
 
 
  The 'Dotty Bits' tucked in the paper layers at the side were coloured the same as the Bubble Clump but the 'Mini Tag' was inked with Distress Inks and then lightly edged with gold VersaColor.  The chain is from my stash and the charms are from Megs Garden.
 
 
The 'Card Word Circle' was also painted with acrylics and the 'Fast Forward Arrow' was simply inked.   
 
 
  Love those 'Fast Forward Arrows' and used quite a few of them on the inside of the card.
 
 
This one was painted with acrylic paint ...
 
 
... as was this one.  It was also lightly inked with gold.

 
  The outer edge of this arrow was inked with VersaColor gold and the actual arrow itself was coloured with Black Soot Distress Ink.
 
 
 
 Love that crackle!!
            
 
This arrow was also inked with Distress Inks and edged with the VersaColor gold. 
 
        
 
The inside of the card when fully opened.  As you can see it actually holds 4 tags.
 


 
The backs of the tags can be used for photos or personal messages.  I won't show the fourth tag as that has my personal message on it.
  
 
  Thank you so much for visiting and I hope you have found some inspiration here.  I urge you to take a look at the fantastic array of chipboard pieces that 2Crafty Chipboard produces, you are bound to find something that you simply have to have!  LOL!!  
HERE is the link.
Why not also take a look at the awesome creations made by the rest of the Team.  
You can find the 2Crafty Blog HERE.
 
  and remember, to find a 2Crafty Stockist near you simply send an email to salesat2crafty@optusnet.com
 
Take care and God Bless.
 
 

10 comments:

  1. It truly is a special card! Love how you used so many different ways to fussy up the arrows & the tag ideas are fabulous....my fave bit is the crackle. I declare you the Crackle Queen!!!!!

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  2. A super special keepsake for a significant birthday. I like the colours you've chosen and all the techniques used to create texture and dimension. Like Lizzy, I love the crackle too :D

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  3. This is marvellous.. love each page of your card, very masculine, love the chippie pieces you have used too.. Your cards look wonderful Marg.. especially your male ones.. I hope your monday was wonderful..

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  4. Loveeee this!!!! Awesome card Marg!!!

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  5. Wow Marg that is truly a work of art and I am sure the he was delighted. So many techniques and stuff going on too. I love it.

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  6. Oh my goodness Marg! this is astonishingly good! You put me to shame - it was my own son's 18th last weekend and I didn't even give him a card! I was too busy running around like a headless chook getting ready for his party - lol!

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  7. Wow!! Margaret this is just fantastic .... I love it all..... so much detail!! I love how you have used the paint daubers to create texture and those ink splodges add the perfect amount of grunge!! I am so envious of your crackle....what is your secret??? you can tell me, I promise I won't tell .... Absolutely FANTASTIC card Kimi xx

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  8. Gorgeous! Lots of work went into your concertina card - but it is so amazing! And, I have to tell you - I love the dragon head behind the card! Thanks for sharing!

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  9. Oh WOW Marg this is a complete work of art!! I hope he treasures it & keeps it forever!! I have saved the image of it all spread out because I do love your ideas just never have the time to try to emulate them! So this is going into my INSPIRATION folder ♥

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  10. Wow, what an amazing card!!! It is obvious how much work & love has gone into this...although all your work shows this!! You have used just about all of my latest fav 2Crafty pieces!! Brilliant work, once again, Marg! x

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