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Saturday, 9 February 2013

Friday Smiles + Cards, Wrapping Paper ~ Too Good to Waste!

Well, this month is very busy one for birthdays - too many to enumerate (and one missed, oops - I thought, and thought, then I forgot, always the one first in the month!).
I was wrapping a friend's present, and as did so thought how much I loved the paper - then mind started wandering on how I could make some quick and easy cards with it!!


 And so I did!! this is just the start as thought would do three or four of them, used Spellbinder Circles, and some SU punch outs bought pre-cut on eBay not right colour the base so used textas again. The Scalloped oval colour was better second time around.
 The Kimmy Luvs Cuttlebug folder worked so well with the "heartfelt wishes" stamping on the greeting ~ gotta love that. Some pearls and ribbon binding to adorn - the red is actually softer not quite so bright as it looks on my screen.
{Ha ha! I just noticed have used the folders two different ways - one is debossed and other is embossed!}

As it is Friday thought would link over with Annie and her Friday Smile Post!
 Two pickies - the first from my blog on WOYWW Wednesday in case you missed it HERE. {Take a peek at baby pineapple growing in my backyard too on WOYWW post link, above too} :
Here 4 weeks old are two HUGE little fluffy baby Peewee's pushing at each other almost to fit in the nest. They are according to reports a laugh a minute as they try to learn to fly and wibble-wobble on branches around the nest. One is slightly more advanced than the other - didn't my sister take a good photo?!
Isn't God's creation simply amazing?
Such tiny little birds - and He cares about them all and us and our burdens, see Matthew 6:27 
"Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?" 

Second Smile is from an old comic and I love Garfield, very appropriate with so many birthdays this month!
 

Well, thanks so much everyone for popping over for peek and chat.. and may God bless your day wherever you may be.. 
Shaz in Oz.x
I would like to link the card with ribbon binding red bow, over to these challenges:
Papertake Weekly:  Anything Goes.(Tues.12th) 
LEJ Designs: Anything  Goes.        ( 12/2 )
Ladybug Crafts: Girly/Female.        ( 12/2)
Simon Says Challenge Blog: Have a heart. (Wed. 13th)
Moving Along With The Times: Only Girls allowed (Thursday 14th)
Challenges 4 Everybody: Anything goes.(Fri 15th)
Pixie's Crafty Workshop: Use your snippets up.
PS will not make WOYWW this coming week, and commenting maybe sporadic, sorry. Commitment overload, but in a nice way, at our house. 
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38 comments:

  1. Gill Edwards9 February 2013 at 00:33

    great cards and all the better for having made them from wrapping paper. Love those birds, fantastic photo

    Gill x

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  2. Gill Edwards9 February 2013 at 00:33

    great cards and all the better for having made them from wrapping paper. Love those birds, fantastic photo

    Gill x

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  3. Sarn9 February 2013 at 00:50

    Aww sooooo cute! Great idea to use your wrapping paper to make the cards with!

    Thanks for the Friday smile too

    Hugs
    Sarn xxx

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  4. Tamika9 February 2013 at 00:57

    Brilliant use of that wrapping paper and I love the embossing!

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  5. Di9 February 2013 at 00:57

    Super idea for the cards Shaz, and those birdies are just soooo cute :)

    Hugs, Di xx

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  6. Ustvarjalni utrinki Tamara P.9 February 2013 at 01:07

    Gorgeous cards, love the embossing-the photo is stunning,
    hugs Tamara

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  7. Susan9 February 2013 at 03:40

    What lovely cards - but must admit absolute love the baby peewees !!!
    – thank you for joining us at LCI this fortnight xx

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  8. Betsy9 February 2013 at 04:17

    What a wonderful imagination you have, to see that paper and realize you can make a card with it! I wasn't blessed with that talent, but I can surely appreciate it in others. Have a wonderful weekend!
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  9. Caro9 February 2013 at 04:29

    Fantastic cards! I loved that photo the first time I saw it...they really are too big for that nest now! Garfield is always good for a smile. Thanks for the smile, love Caro x

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  10. Annie9 February 2013 at 04:54

    Gorgeous cards and I'm a Garfield lover too so thanks for the smile and for joining in the fun.
    Hugs,
    A c

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  11. Irene9 February 2013 at 05:02

    Brilliant cards, I love the embossing folder and images.
    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  12. Angie9 February 2013 at 05:02

    Oh that Garfield cartoon made me giggle ...why do birthdays march faster as the years increase????xx

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  13. scrappymo!9 February 2013 at 05:03

    Fabulous cards and what a great way to UPcycle the wrapping paper... best of all, your card will match the gift...what a pretty presentation that will be!

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  14. Myrna9 February 2013 at 05:07

    Shaz
    How lovely to make such great cards from wrapping paper.
    I love the fact that you recycle on your cards too.
    Those little birds are adorable.
    My hubby and I have a saying, "God don't make no junk". So true.
    Myrna

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  15. JoZart Designs9 February 2013 at 06:18

    I'm smiling on all counts! I love Garfield but I love those chicks more!
    love Jo x

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  16. BumbleVee9 February 2013 at 06:20

    I know the feeling...had another burst through my door a few weeks back.....sigh.......

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  17. MaggieC (Silvercrafter)9 February 2013 at 06:41

    I didn't get round to the Smile post today. I was too busy smiling as I looked at all my lovely Clarity stamps. I am about 3/4 of the way through cataloguing those, then I need to start on all the others I have. Somewhere in the middle of all that, I have cards to do fo r the Craft A Scene DT ready for next months, not to mention a few cards for family this month. I love those cards you have shown us today, so bright and fresh. xx Maggie

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  18. Andrea9 February 2013 at 07:02

    fab cards great use of cute wrapping paper love the embossing
    Andrea

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  19. Angela Toucan9 February 2013 at 08:03

    those are really pretty cards, I love the texture on the base.
    cute baby birdies, hope you get the chance to watch them learn to fly.

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  20. Ginny Maxam9 February 2013 at 09:07

    Lovely cards Shaz!! Great Idea! I haven't seen that embossing pattern before I really like it!!
    hugs,
    Ginny

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  21. Mrs A.9 February 2013 at 09:15

    Wrapping paper cards. Great idea and don't they look smashing . What a difference reversing the embossed sheet makes too. Hugs Mrs A.

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  22. Eliza9 February 2013 at 14:01

    Beautiful cards, it's amazing what wrapping paper can do in the card department.

    Love the babies they are getting so big

    Eliza

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  23. Anne 9 February 2013 at 21:49

    Too cute! Clever you! xxx

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  24. :)) ...Вика10 February 2013 at 01:42

    Открыточки прекрасны. И такие милые птички :)
    Благословений тебе, моя дорогая.

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  25. Kerry10 February 2013 at 04:11

    Many a time I've looked at wrapping paper and wished they were stamps..you've done a great job with these Shaz and all the better they were quick! Thanks so much for joining in our Girly challenge at LCI this fortnight xxx

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  26. Sheree10 February 2013 at 04:48

    Those cards are just adorable Shaz!! LOVE that embossing folder and those bunnies are sooo sweet!
    Hope you are doing well down in Oz.. Every time I hear about the weather conditions down under I think of you and pray you are alright.
    Have a good weekend!
    Hugz,
    Sheree

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  27. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards10 February 2013 at 09:46

    Vika from the Ukraine wrote in Russian above:

    Postcard perfect. And such lovely birds :) Blessings to you, my dear

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  28. Elizabeth10 February 2013 at 10:26

    Hi Shaz, the cards are super - like you say, the embossing folder is a great match for the heartfelt greeting. The baby peewees are cute - do you think the parents deliberately make the nest small to encourage their teenagers to leave home :) Elizabeth xx

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  29. Craftychris10 February 2013 at 22:47

    Your cards are gorgeous and those images are so sweet, what a fabulous idea to use the wrapping paper images. The embossing folder is really cool. Love the photo and the cartoon really made me smile! xx

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  30. Laurel Beard10 February 2013 at 23:43

    CUTE CUTE CUTE!

    Thanks so much for joining us at the Simon Says Stamp challenge!

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  31. Hettie10 February 2013 at 23:50

    Gorgeous cards there and love the Garfield!
    Hugs
    xx

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  32. MaryH11 February 2013 at 05:28

    Another super great idea to upcycle and make some gorgeously lovely cards. Thanks for sharing. Loved all these cards

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  33. Diane's Card Designs12 February 2013 at 03:56

    Gorgeous card....love the embossing. Thanks for joining us at LCI Challenge this fortnight.
    Diane xx

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  34. Jocelyn aka JoBear212 February 2013 at 15:41

    Beautiful cards Shaz. Love how the red pops against the white.

    Thanks for the tips re yr comment on my blog re selling stamps - fantastic help and really appreciate it :-)

    {{hugs}} and blessings
    Jocelyn

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  35. sharon13 February 2013 at 00:09

    Lovely cards Shaz and what a wonderful idea using wrapping paper:)
    Love the little Peewee's, it is such a lovely photo that your sister has captured.
    Enjoy your week.
    hugs
    sharon

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  36. Joyce across the Pond13 February 2013 at 04:32

    Great cards Sharon....what would we do without wrapping paper...you will see me carrying rolls of it everywhere I go...have paid £2.40 for a sheet which when sorted would give me eons of images for cards! Frugal me.
    Love the birdies....thought I'd lost my 'pet' female blackbird - never appeared all Sunday...must have been at a visiting church for morning and evening service LOL! Thankfully she was back on Monday alongside a male keeping her company, now what can they be up to!!
    As for birthdays...hmmmmm.....watch your mail but promise me no opening until the 19th. P R O M I S E ???

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  37. debby400013 February 2013 at 18:23

    Love your gorgeous heart cards.

    Thank you for joining us at Simon Says Stamp challenge.

    luv
    Debby

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  38. Unknown16 February 2013 at 23:07

    Beautiful cards Shaz, love the idea of re cycling am all for it. I know we don't visit each other often but I do think of you. Just to let you know I have another candy...luv annie

    http://annieforeva.blogspot.com.au

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Thanks so VERY much for taking the time to encourage me by your comments! You REALLY make my day, and may God bless you for it!
Shaz in Oz.x
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