Wednesday 24 August 2011

It started out flat ....


I've been looking for "flat" cards on loads of blogs and found my favourites on Vicky's blog . Mine started out the same way - an aperture inked and then stamped (I found the easiest way to ink was to use a "mop" brush). I made a mess of the edges though, so inked in a border and then decided to ink in the area around the aperture. I made vellum butterflies and a bee - and there the flat card idea disappeared as I was determined to use the Stampin Up Rich Razzleberry striped grosgrain ribbon. The card was for my cousin's birthday, so I went to the post office myself - to save being grumped at by my husband because it didn't fit the normal 1st class dimensions. The next one will be cheaper to post ..... maybe....!

3 comments:

  1. Great card, the colour is so yummy! I love the ribbon you have used too. xx

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  2. Hi Helen, congratulations on the new blog - it looks fab! I'm so pleased to think I might have inspired you and I love your card. The ribbon makes it very special so I'm sure it was worth the extra postage and I bet your cousin was delighted! Vx

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  3. Beautiful! Your colours are gorgeous. Kim

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