As some of you probably already know, I went for my first physio session today, and I am pleased to report that I am now able to turn my right palm upwards again - although I was warned that I may not be able to still do this tomorrow. However, the physio did say that CRAFTING was a good way to keep my wrist moving and so I have taken that as a license to do just that. (She did also mention light housework and baking but not as often as she mentioned craft!) Anyway, this morning before I actually went for my physio I was determined to get a card made (because I didn't know whether or not I would be able to use my hand this afternoon). Over at The cd Sunday Challenge Blog this week's challenge is "Tag you're it" so, as I love my cds, I thought I would give it a go, although tags aren't something I have used very much in the past. So here is the finished card
Now, I've never made a pocket card before but there were instructions in my Hougie Board book so I made a practise one in duo card to begin with and once I was happy I knew what I was doing I printed a sheet of shimmer paper from Crafty Computer Paper on both sides. The papers I used are from my Funky Word Books cd by Funky Hand and are in the "Daisy Chain" extras section. I made the pocket card from this sheet.
I was a bit worried that the card might not stand up when finished because I had used paper rather than card but it is absolutely fine - I really love this shimmer paper.
I designed the tag in Craft Artist Professional and also printed this onto shimmer paper. I already had a third sheet printed on plain paper and used this and a Spellbinders die to cut the border for the card and also the tag
I didn't want to over-embellish this card as I think the papers are so pretty so simply added some little leaves and roses from my stash, and, of course, some ribbon.
I am pleased with the way this card has turned out and I was amazed at how easy the pocket card was to create.
Thank you for visiting my blog.
Catherine x
Catherine for your first attempt this is absolutely STUNNING! I do so love the colours you have used too.
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Linda xxx
Lovely card Catherine, I love the colours.
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This is a lovely Catherine
ReplyDeleteanother beautiful card Catherine x
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely, i love the pink and green combination :)
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely beautiful and I love the colours. So pleased you can craft some more be careful of the baking though lol. Chris xx
ReplyDeletelove it.... i hope your wrist doesn't hurt with the work out
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That's very pretty Catherine. I'm glad to hear that the physio won't interfere with your crafting! Thank you for joining us at CD Sunday this week.
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Lovely card I hope your hand will not be too bad tomorrow and it improves
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Fabulous card Catherine, love the pastel colours.
ReplyDeleteGlad the physio went well and that you've been encouraged to craft more to help the recovery!
Sarah xx :0)
Great idea for a card and such lovely pretty colours. Thanks for joining us at CD Sunday this week.
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This is absolutely beautiful, I love the colours and the idea. Thank you for joining in the fun at CD Suday this week
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Beautiful card. I love the green and pink colourscheme.
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Gorgeous Tag card, lovely delicate colours, thanks for sharing at CD Sunday x
ReplyDeleteThank you for all your lovely feedback ladies. I am pleased with this card and will definitely make more pocket cards now I know how!
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Beautiful tag card Catherine, I love the delicate colours. Thanks for joining us at CD Sunday this week.
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Christine xx
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Hi Catherine. My comments are late for this week as I was away but wanted to say how pretty your card is. The colours are lovely and always go so well together. Thank you for joining in with us and I hope your hand continues to improve.
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