Well, there were rumours abroad that there was a big announcement to be made on this 'ere blog! (deep breath) Here we go! (and to WOYWW-ers, thanks for being patient - did not mean to be a tease just not time..)
I have been chosen (much to my great surprise and delight) to be one of the members of the brand new Aussie Design Team for Cardmaking Online - do check out their online store here... and their BRAND new blog here!
The observant among you might have noticed this on my sidebar some weeks ago, plus the list of the other wonderfully talented members of the team, who are listed below. Please do take a peek at their blogs linked in their names and be inspired as I have been!
- Jan of Scissor Fingers
- Sandie of Delightfully Crazy Blogspot
- Sharon of My craft Cupboard
- Vicky of Vicky Pedlow Designs
So as you know the type of items on sale there, I am posting card I made for an amazingly special lady as it uses the kind of items found in their store..mostly of the European ilk. I am really excited about what we shall be creating with the new DT!
As you can see this card is for a 90th birthday! How many 90th birthday cards have you made in your life, dear fellow crafters?
The card also really qualifies for Di's snippets challenge this week,so pop along to the playground for that is if you dare - yep they dip your pigtails in the inkwells over there in the playground!
The card also really qualifies for Di's snippets challenge this week,so pop along to the playground for that is if you dare - yep they dip your pigtails in the inkwells over there in the playground!
The elements in this card are as follows:
- the centre square piece is the snippet - it is really a vellum die meant for hand embossing - and have had it for simply ages - and bought it for four dollars many years ago. It is a discontinued Marianne die, rather similar to this Marianne die here. I was playing one day and tried embossing it on the cuttlebug with the tan mat only embossing, it was not a cutting die. Then hand-cut around the edge and the centre square also, and mounted it on firm card to support it as the frosted paper was like vellum.
- Next snippet was the 3D mount of the columbine (this is discontinued one, but they also have great 3D pre-cut ones I do love these!). I love Columbines or Aqualegia or Granny's bonnets or what ever you call them! I love 3D and sometimes have them made up ready like this to put on card and find doing them very relaxing.
- Then made the extended base in Craft Concepts Embossing Folder - A2 Budding Vine.
- greeting is computer generated, on Spellbinders Fancy tags2 and small pearls plus a "90" in Olivia cuttlebug die.
Shaz in oz.x
Oh Shaz - what a totally stunning card! I love it loads - and great use of snippets.
ReplyDeleteAnd as for your news, well done you! Hope you have loads of fun - of course I'll be peeking to see what you get up to!
Have a great day :) Di xx
Well, they certainly picked the right person. Lovely card! Great idea to emboss and then cut around it to create the window.
ReplyDeleteHUGE congrats on your announcement ... it is wonderful to see your creativity has been recognised! Well done you!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm afraid I have NO idea why I do hate daffodils so much ... they really do affect me in the most strange way. Love Debbie xXx
Gorgeous card Shaz and congratulations on your new DT.
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Caz x
Hi Shaz, what a gorgeous card, so very pretty. You are right, in regards to not often making a 90th birthday card.. how special. Hope you have been keeping well...
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful card Shaz, beautiful and elegant.
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That is such a lovely card, Shaz and such a brilliant toning of colours to fit those aqualegia. Well done on your new design team work - very well deserved. Yes, Barbara did use Perfect Pearls so I am now waiting for mine to arrive so I can try again. Hope to see you and your desk tomorrow (where has the week gone?). xx Maggie
ReplyDeleteHi Shaz, I've not blogged since last year and I'm on a catch up. Incase you're confused it's Kathleen remember Copperplate and ink I'm writing this from my other blog.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on being part of the new design team you will have a great time.
I've just been reading your step by step Illuminated Calligraphy Feb 23rd, wonderful work as always thank you for sharing. I'm still plodding on with mine but still have a way to go.
Kathleen x
Oh those flowers are stunning! The 3D effect is amazing! Lovely embossing too which makes them stand out all the more. Fabulous! Well done on your DT position!
ReplyDeletelovely card as usual, such a lot of work, but then if you reach the grand old age of 90 you desere it. Good luck with the design team, I will check it out
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Love your 90th birthday card. I have made one so far for my Mum who is 92 now. I won't pull your pigtails if you don't mine! You can have a go with my lite if you like. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteShaz your card is so pretty and delicate and perfect for a 90th birthday. I recently made one for my aunt's 90th, as you say it is not something you make everyday!! Biggest congratulations on your new DT post and very well deserved!! Big hugs Susan xx
ReplyDeleteTwo stunning cards and what a lovely way to announce your news. Congratulations, a richly deserved place on a team that I am sure will go from strength to strength.
ReplyDeleteWell done you.
Hugs, Neet xx
Congrats on your announcement and what a beautiful card, you really are talented.
ReplyDeleteWell done, that is so brilliant and your card is fab too!
ReplyDeleteLovely card. The flowers are so pretty. Congrats on the DT spot! You always make such nice things.
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Congratulations Shaz. Well deserved.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this 90th card . . . very intricate and pretty. xxx
This is a really BEAUTIFUL card, Shaz! I just love it. Very dainty and special.
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Sarah
Hi Shaz,
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous card and for a very special person.
Looking forward to designing with you
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sharon
Woohoo Shaz ... what super news from you and so deserved! I will be hopping over, often, to see what you and the team are doing ....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card here. Pretty and elegant.Take care.
Love Eileen xxx
Thank you for your visit again today. It is a lovely stamp, isn't it. I can't wait to really get to grips with it to see how my ideas translate into reality. Hope all is well with you. xx Maggie
ReplyDeleteMissed you on WOYWW this week so popped in to see how you are! Brilliant news for you and well deserved too, hopefully you get some DT parcels in the mail too, as I know how expensive craft items are in your neck of the woods! Absolutely beautiful card too, just stunning, I think a 60th is the oldest card I've made for!
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Brenda
Congratulations Shaz on making the Aussie Design Team, also, what a beutiful card, the lady in question is going to love it I am sure. Jools. xx
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking! So Elegant! Congrats!! I have to pop over and see what goes on there.
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What a beautiful card, must be for a very special lady.
ReplyDeleteA 90th birthday is amazing. You've done a fab job with this card!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new desgin team - hope you have lots of fun!
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Many congratulations, Shaz, very exciting news indeed. Your card is gorgeous and, in answer to your question, I've never made a 90th birthday card :) Elizabeth x
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