This is for my new little great-niece Milla Elizabeth. Milla's beautiful mum, Kristy, is the only member of my entire family that keeps cards LOL so it was a genuine honour to spend so much time making this.
The fold is a standard side step card, but instead of having the steps to the side, you cut it twice so the steps end up in the middle.
The legs were made using a Stampin Up tag punch. The little dresses were hand drawn and cut out, using distress ink to give the illusion of pleats, lace was added to the hems.
The coat handers were made with jewellry wire, they took about 10 seconds to make. Had I known how quick and easy they are to make I wouldn't own 10 packets of expensive shop bought ones (that are too big) LOL.
The card base is very heavy craft card, I painted it with Distress paint to give a vintage look. I noticed the rough scored card at the top of the wardrobe, I have since filed that off.
This was a real joy to make, thank you for looking.
Date: Thursday, February 11, 2016 GMT Views: 5710
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Registered: February 3, 2005 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 34769
Fri, Feb 12, 2016 @ 8:30 AM
Oh, sis, Milla is going to cherish this forever! It's so beautiful, and we all can see the love you put into it! How precious that she keeps all your cards! It's like my older grandson who does that (and he's now 1. Sigh! Beautiful (no, stunningly) done, sweet sis, and I love you! xoxo
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Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Fri, Feb 12, 2016 @ 7:09 PM
Susie, Susie, Susie, you are too much! You AU girls are quite the talented craftsters I must say. How wonderful to know that spending all that time creating something so special is going to someone who loves and appreciates the time, energy to make something like this. This is so wonderful.
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Registered: March 29, 2011 Location: Covington, WA Posts: 32470
Fri, Feb 12, 2016 @ 10:32 PM
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!! It's no wonder your niece saves your cards. Those dresses are so sweet. I saw you pinned the hanger instructions on Pinterest. You did a great job on them and the dresser itself is amazing. Love it!
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Registered: November 7, 2006 Location: Willamette Valley Oregon Posts: 34503
Sat, Feb 13, 2016 @ 7:51 AM
Not much else to add after reading the thoughtful comments...this truly is a work of he{ART}. The sense of play sings clearly here.
Having two boys, and growing them to be amazing future husbands, I am patiently waiting for daughters~n~LOVE...then I'll come back here for truly inspired inspiration!
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Registered: October 19, 2007 Location: Packer Country, WI Posts: 72022
Sat, Feb 13, 2016 @ 1:55 PM
Found it....this is one amazing creation. I know this will be proudly displayed in her nursery. Love every inch, Susie. You had to smile when you completed this card. Lots of love went into this card. TFS
Registered: June 10, 2011 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 7346
Sat, Feb 13, 2016 @ 2:23 PM
WOW - just look at all the detailed work and the pretty little additions of lace and buttons on the dress. You always do a wonderful job - and its nice to know that this artwork will be kept and cherished too. I can see that lots and lots of love went into this card.