Saturday 13 February 2016

4 days left and don't want to count anymore!!!!!

4 days.  I should be ironing.

Haha, nah, I'll leave that until Tuesday.

Today, I decided to have a play with stuff that's hanging round my craft room - this is kinda where it all started with this blog challenge, using old stuff which was hanging round.  And trust me, I have a lot of stuff.

For this card I decided to use some die cuts, which are ready and waiting.  I believe the dies are from Tonic and Couture Creations:


First I decided to cut an aperture into my square card, which is just a little smaller than the die cut.  Glue the die cut in place over the aperture


I then added a decorative panel behind the detailed die


And another over the top.  I actually fell out with the black layer, as it looked to heavy, so I pulled it off again!


I added this lighter panel instead, using 3D foam


I then decorated the front of the card with these pretty flower die cuts.  The white one was trimmed and added in separate elements


I then added a rub on in the centre, and popped  a little dot of cosmic shimmer PVA to each point of the die


This is a lovely simple card to put together, but effective. 

26 comments:

julie_woolston said...

Stunning Leonie, wow 4 days how quick has the time gone, can't wait till you can tell us what you will be doing...
Hugs Julie xxx

Chrissie Roberts said...

Another beautiful xproject Leonie. Enjoy the weekend and forget the counting :)

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous x

Diane said...

Absolutely beautiful!!!!
P.s ironing is a classed as a dangerous pursuit (in my house) plus crumpled is so trendy!!!!...... Making cards is far more important :-) x

Myra said...

Lovely ,! I Iike the simplicity of it! Thank you!
Where have all those days gone?? Xxxx

Sarah (Debbie) said...

Gorgeous

Roll on Wednesday

Mind you Julian let cat out of bag without realising it lol xxx

Best family on earth xxxx

Carol S. said...

I think you are joining Dawn on the Craft Channel! I can never work out when they are live or repeating!! Gorgeous card and love the design. Have a lovely Sunday. Hugs, Carol S.xx

craftypam60 said...

Looking forwards to seeing you back on tv! Love this card :-)

karenlotty said...

What a super effective card I may use this as inspiration! Great idea for male cards too Forget the ironing! Craft is much more interesting and important

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Hi Leonie.
Thank you a great card.
I hope you are not going to the craft channel, i cannot get it on freeview.
and it is all repeats on sky.
Where ever you are have a great time.
Take care and have fun, Happy Valentines day all Kitty.
Ps Just read in the paper the world is running out of Chocolate shortage of beans.

hollyberry said...

Simple and beautiful card.
Agree with others crafting is much more important than ironing!
Have a great Sunday.

carol edwards said...

Ironing excuse me but can you explain what that is?!!!!. Love what you have done with this card . Forget the counting, enjoy your weekend and you will soon be starting on your new adventure. Still think you'll be joining Creative Expressions team and it will be so perfect for you x

Delia said...

The Girl Does It Again! I know I couldn't be so creative with the contents of my hoard of die-cut bits and pieces but you've inspired me to have a go.

Patricia Howarth said...

Morning Leonie, Stunning, I love these pastel colours and the compilation is fabulous. You made the right decision in taking off the black piece, it looks much nicer now.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Leonie and thanks for the spur to use up bits from my box of die cuts. As Kitty said hope it is not the Craft Channel as I can't get it on my TV but ghat's me being selfish! Looks like you were having a good time last night. Best wishes Jackie x

jolly Crafting said...

Another beautiful cardπŸ˜‰πŸ˜‰πŸ˜‰ good luck can't wait πŸ˜‰πŸ˜‰πŸ˜‰

cardmakerkb said...

Ironing! Whats this? Is it new? Life's too short. Crafting is much more fun. Love the simplicity of this card. Have a good weekend. x

Jean said...

I have the wherewithal to make this card but the design had never occurred to me, despite my trying to think of what to do with the trellis type die, which I've hardly used. Oh, dear! Thanks, again, Leonie.
I hope you're going to be on the Craft Channel because I'm put off by Hochanda's pricing. I'll see you wherever you are, though because I watch both channels daily. Good luck, Jean Williams

Anonymous said...

You've heard of Kelly Rae Roberts? She calls herself a possibletarian. I'd say that you, as such a talented crafter, are an impossibletarian because you can take a few seemingly impossible items and use crafty magic to weave those items into a beautiful piece. As here. Well done, Leonie.

Anonymous said...

You've heard of Kelly Rae Roberts? She calls herself a possibletarian. I'd say that you, as such a talented crafter, are an impossibletarian because you can take a few seemingly impossible items and use crafty magic to weave those items into a beautiful piece. As here. Well done, Leonie.

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Anonymous said...

You've heard of Kelly Rae Roberts? She calls herself a possibletarian. I'd say that you, as such a talented crafter, are an impossibletarian because you can take a few seemingly impossible items and use crafty magic to weave those items into a beautiful piece. As here. Well done, Leonie.

lilian said...


Hi Leonie, great card, love what you do with bits.
So looking to seeing you on the telly again.
Best Wishes Lilian in Cornwall

Linda Simpson said...

Beautiful card and love the sentiment. Enjoy your day.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Unknown said...

Love the card. And i wish you happiness whatever you have decided to do. Good luck.

Tracy Welham said...

Very elegant! Creative Blessings, Tracy x