The end of summer

Summer is pretty much over, so I thought I would share some of the cards I made a few years ago with some summery designs to cheer you up a bit.

These two cards are the mirror opposite of each other and feature tags, a border with teapots on and a swirly coloured back ground. Perfect for a thinking of you card to brighten up anyones day.

This one has an English country garden theme layered up as decoupage. It is an unusual hexagon shape, finished with some roses peel offs and a greeting.

Ornate Bird

I was looking through some pictures of some cards I made last year and I thought I would share my favourites with you.

This card has been made by cutting an inch off the front of the card with scalloped scissors. The backing paper is then stuck over the whole of the inside of the card so that some of it is peeking through when the card is closed.

I then cut a circle on the top left hand corner, the same size as the bird topper I had. The topper was then stuck on the inside of the card, mounted onto silver card.

On the front, I cut a circle of glitter card, slightly larger than the hole. I didn't use a scallop punch because I didn't have one at the time, but using this would have made it easier! I then cut a hole in the glitter card, the same size as the hole in the card, to create a border for the topper on the inside.

I then mounted a matching greeting topper onto the same glitter card and stuck this for the front.

So really, it is two cards in one, as another card emerges when the recipient opens it.

I might have to try some more of these!

Claire

More Christmas Cards

I have again been busy making Christmas cards and I thought I would share a few:

CX1

 

This is my favourite one. It started by going wrong. I tried to do something clever and it backfired. So I sat there and thought about how I could rectify the situation, so I added the ribbon on the side. The christmas tree is a clear glitter sticker that I stuck onto green card and then cut around it. It is then stuck with foam pads onto the front of the card making it stand out. I think the end result is brilliant!!

CX2

 

This tall DL card feautures 2 chrsitmas geese as the topper. The background paper is finished with a shiny red brad in each corner and on there is a bell which actually rings, added to the topper.

CX3

 

 

This card has 4 different christmas tree stickers. They are foiled stickers which gives them a bit more character. A simple, modern christmas card.

CX4

I like this card too because I love glitter. It doesn't show up really on here, but the snow flakes are covered with glitter. The light purple background paper is finished with purple brads in each corner which frames the card nicely.

CX5

A traditional card with a modern twist. The robin is layered decoupage and there is a slight shiny silver outline around the robin too. The greeting also has the same silver surround

CX6

This card plays on different geometric shapes and the white paper on the top is covered with glitter. Again, a foiled christmas tree sticker is in the middle of the card along with smaller foiled star stickers in each corner.

CX7

A black and white bear is the main feature on this card and is mounted on a background paper that shows strings of lights and candy canes. The silver greeting has a pronouned, decorated capital letter.

CX8

This card has a ribbon on the left hand side that has silver sequins on it. The red stars are cut fron glittery paper and again the wording has pronounced, decorated capital letters.

CX9

The last card has quite a lot going on, but all the papers are from the same set so go together quite nicely. There is no need for a greeting as it features in the bottom strip, and the red paper shows all the things you might find in a stocking, which again is a foiled sticker.

My very busy craft weekend - the outcome

So, it has been quite a busy weekend for crafting and I thought I would share the outcome with you. Most are Christmas cards, but there are a few other desins in there as well. I also completed a cross stitch card for a friend's birthday. So I can't put it on here yet in case she is reading, but I will do in a few weeks.

B1

This card is made using vinyl butterfly stickers with a hint of glitter built into them. The top half is covered with vellum and the bottom just a plain card.

B2

I like the japanese themed toppers you can buy because the detailing is son intricate. You need good eyes to see the detail in the middle picture but I think they look stunning

B3

This one and the next one are perfect for Autumn. They feature owls and Autumn themed backgrounds. They are plain so can be used as a card for any occasion.

B4

B5

This one is a simple Christmas card with a tag shaped greeting on the right hand side saying 'Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year'. I really like the red ribbon in this card as it has silver tinsel built into it giving it an even more festive feel.

B6

B7

These two cards are simple and elegant. The first one has the words 'Seasons Greetings' in the middle which is raised slightly from the rest of the card. The second card features a Christmas message and are perfect for everyone.

B8

I really like this card and am pleased with the gold borders. The picture in the middle is made using decoupaage and some of the fruits, flowers and the bow have glitter on them.

B9

This is another shaker card that was featured in an earlier post. It has loose glitter in the middle to go with the words 'Let it snow'. There is also subtle glitter on the red background paper too.

B10

This is a 3 fold card and opens in the middle. There is a decoupaged image on the front with glitter on the flowers and the flame of each candle. Again there is a gold border around the centre image and a small greeting on the right hand side.

B11

This is a simple decoupage design with gold glitter on the baubles and the stars.

B12

This card has 4 green and silver tree designs down a silver strip of card in the middle. There are small green glitter dots bordering the silver strip and the words 'Merry Christmas' down the side along with a holly border.

As you can see I have been very busy and it feels like Christmas is just around the corner. If you like anything then please let me know.

Claire

Spots and Swirls

Here are some more cards you might like, created using spots and swirls paper. All cards have greetings on them which I really like as they are different from the normal 'Happy Birthday' you find on most other cards

S1

This is probably my favourite of them all. The card is covered with vellum (a translucent paper, a bit like tracing paper with designs on). A green ribbon is across the centre and the word swirl is for a birthday.

S2

This one is made with a thick brown card and has stripy strips mounted on a pale green pearlescent card. There is again a word swirl for a birthday and a small greeting on the right that says 'someone special'. I have added white paper to the inside so there is space to write a greeting

S3

This card is an A5 size card and has lots of word swirls all over it. Again, the writing is suitable for a birthday and features a lace style trim on the greeting. Simple, yet classy.

S4

This card is quite unusual. I picked up the card blanks by accident, thinking they were just plain DL size cards. But they are a 3 fold card instead. On the front fold is a simple 'Happy Birthday' greeting mounted on a light blue piece of card and there is a line of glitter along the curved edge.

The inside looks like this:

It is covered with a blue and orange swirled vellum and features a heart shaped word swirl. This matches up with the outside shape so can be seen when the card is fully folded. 

There is then a small greeting at the bottom saying'have a great day' which remains hidden until the recipient opens the card. The card then opens again leaving a blank space for a message.

I hope you like the cards featured here. They are all unique and cannot be reproduced.

If you like anything then please email me on wolfey59@hotmail.com

Claire