25 May 2009

Cards, cards, cards

Okay... so I'm not a card maker; I still really struggle with getting creative ideas onto such a small canvas, but I am trying and I'm actually starting to enjoy it too. These are a few that I've done over the past month:

Over at Scrap Pile, Linda is the resident card-making guru! She challenged us to make a window card, and this is my effort:

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Hmmm, not sure if you can tell from that picture but there really is a window there, peeking through to the 'Happy Mother's Day' lettering. Mum liked it :)


My friend Liz is another card maker whose talents are just amazing. If you pop over to her personal blog, be sure to link to her dedicated card blog too :) Over at Scrap Boutique she set a card challenge for the cyber crop, and this was my entry:

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The last one was for a Scrap Lounge challenge, to make a card in a non-traditional shape. I remember my daughter made a lady beetle at daycare one time, and this card was kind of inspired by the idea of the opening wings:

Ladybug

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I can't credit the original design source because my card was based on a hazy memory of something I saw a long time ago. I've also seen several different versions online at various kids' craft sites. However, I did a bit of searching and came across this link http://printables.scholastic.com/printables/detail/?id=24947 which could be useful. I like the idea of using this design for a cute hidden journalling spot.

7 comments :

  1. So pretty KB...you're a re so very clever

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  2. Call yourself a non-card maker! These are awesome Karen :).

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  3. They're all gorgeous, all different, but well made, they look wonderful!!! You're lovin' that white pen, lol!!!!

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  4. Very cute cards, Karen!!

    I did a similar lady beetle card for DS's birthday last year, except it opened out from the centre. Yours is a great idea though. I like how you've used the brad! Wish I would've thought of that!!

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  5. You sure do a good job impersonating a card maker Karen lol. Thanks for the kind words and thanks for creating such a FAB card using my challenge! And I am LOVING that lady bug card - must remember that one!

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  6. Hmmm, I think I recognise one of those cards! Thanks for thinking of me Karen, you're such a sweetie!

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  7. These cards are just awesome!! You're soo clever!! :-)

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