I made this card for Annie, Anita's mother who turned 80 on July 19...this last week's Teapot Challenge. I'm a bit late, but made it before the next Teapot Tuesday!
She loves fashion, flowers and gardens, so I found this piece of Graphic 45 Vintage paper in my "stash." I started cutting it up and arranging it in a collage...fussy cutting roses, tags and a butterfly. I added lots of sparkle with a Wink of Stella glitter brush, which is hard to see in the photo. I also popped up the tag and birthday sentiment and added a little "nylon" ribbon at the top (nylon was part of Teapot challenge). I added some gem swirls and a "Candi Fix" brad. I wrote Annie's name on the front. I also wrote a large "Happy Birthday Annie" inside because her vision isn't good. I glued lots of pretty paper punched butterflies inside, too.
This card is also for the ABC challenge, letter P for the word "post card" on one of my collage layers. (I also think it could be for pretty papers.)
Date: Monday, July 20, 2020 GMT Views: 269
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Registered: February 22, 2007 Location: L’etoile du Nord Posts: 6335
Mon, Jul 20, 2020 @ 12:05 PM
Gorgeous vintage card! Love those G45 papers!
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Tue, Jul 21, 2020 @ 2:46 AM
Great use of the G45 DP-always a winner.
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Tue, Jul 21, 2020 @ 8:58 AM
The swirling gems and pretty Brad are perfect accents to use with those gorgeous old-fashioned papers. Anita may not be able to be there, but I'm sure all the cards will make it a special celebration for her mother.
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Tue, Jul 21, 2020 @ 5:31 PM
I agree, Gracie, it could definitely also be for pretty papers. You had the perfect paper for the teapot challenge too. Lovely collage card and I think extending the birthday celebration is wonderful.
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Thu, Jul 23, 2020 @ 6:07 AM
Gorgeous card Gracie and fantastic collage. Annie is going to love it. TFS. Happy day
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