I enjoyed my break, and made some nice little pretties in the process - I'll show you them sometime, once I get caught up in the 73 drafts I have gathering dust in Blogger right now. It's ridonkuluos how much I have to share with you!
This post was quite an old draft - all the way from August, when CARDS asked me to be their featured designer for April '11 (a BIG thanks to CARDS!)
I was expecting lots of new CHA products and stamps to come in so I could make cards with new product for the issue, but wouldn't you know it, nothing arrived until the day after I submitted my cards. :P haha
I had to stamp onto the reverse of some patterned paper I had because I was all out of quality white cardstock - this substitute works really well, unless you need white cardstock for a base...than, not often.
Anyways, I have a lot to catch up on - hope to stop by all my friends blogs as soon as I can find the time.
Thank you for popping in! :)
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Card recipe
Cardstock: Bazzil
Patterned paper: Girls Paperie, Basic Grey, DCWV
Stamps: Hero Arts "Tree, Birds and Messages", and "Thinking of You messages"
Ink: Colorbox
Ribbon: American Crafts
Other: thread
Tools: trimmer, adhesive, sewing machine, scissors
That card is so cute! Welcome back from your break! I too took a break but only because we moved in April and I had no computer, no internet, nothing for a whole month and so I just took the time to get settled in our new house. But I'm back now too, and hope to be posting some projects I'm starting soon!
ReplyDeleteGood to hear from you again Clare! Can't wait to see some of your creative treats - this one's a beauty. I love that cutie-pie squirrel ;)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Ruth S
Adore this card, Clare! So cute! Love that ribbon and it's nice to know you have a lot to share. . . can't wait for more! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty, love the flowers and the cute little squirrel on the branch!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous and sweet card!! I'm always challenged when it comes to the large flower ribbons...this is so very inspiring, Clare! Love it!
ReplyDeleteglad to see you back. Love what you have done here Clare. Your cards are always so elegant and romantic.
ReplyDeleteFun card, Clare! Congrats on being featured!
ReplyDeleteYou're so inventive and resourceful! This card is truly beautiful, that trim just shines!
ReplyDeleteThis is cute! I'm loving that trim- must find some!!
ReplyDeleteHoly mackerel...you have 73 posts in draft? Wowsers! This card is so sweet and I love the stamps. The trim is so beautiful!
ReplyDeletesuch a beauty! love this! and congrats on the feature. wow! so excited for you. now i'll have to find that issue!! =) you ROCK, girl!
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