Hello, friends! I didn't craft as much as I'd hoped this week, but I did make a card for my friend's October birthday. I love fall cards and so I'm taking this opportunity to combine the two occasions. Aside from that, I have two not-yet-used Tim Holtz die sets which have been lingering in the basket far too long: Artsy Leaves and Papercut Cafe. I figured I could combine the two.
The card base with Memory box Vintage Tray was in my collection of pre-prepped card bases which I make up ahead and keep on hand. Once in a while I actually use one of them. In this case I decided I wanted to add another frame layer so I went to my die collection, frame category, and... it wasn't there.
I searched far and wide with no luck.
I freaked out a little.
After a worry-filled interlude I remembered it's an embossing folder/die combo and it's filed with the embossing folders. I must be slipping. I know you've had similar experiences, right?
Once I found it I was able to cut an extra frame and emboss in gold, and then get down to the business of filling my vintage/curio tray. It started out simple and got curiouser and curiouser. My friend likes glitter so I slathered on some Diamond Stickles. It looks messy and grainy in the photo, but is very pretty in real life.
Since I combined apparently neglected stuff with never before used stuff I'll be sharing in the following two challenges:
NBUS Challenge #79 -- My never before used schtuffs are the Tim Holtz Sizzix Artsy Leaves and Papercut Cafe dies
I hope to see you again soon. Thanks so much for stopping in to visit!
Other: Ranger Princess Gold embossing powder, Stickles Diamond glitter glue
17 comments:
Absolutely beautiful card Leslie, love the gold frame and all the die-cut elements. I drive my daughter mad searching through my desk drawers looking for stuff I know full well where they should be -to just suddenly remember where they are lol.
Carol x
What a delightful fall curio collection! I love how each of the dies fill those little cubbies. I have this ef / die too. I'm definitely going to have to pull it out and fill it with something for fall. Mine has been sitting unused for way too long too. Thanks for always inspiring me, Leslie.
Sweet, sweet Autumn birthday card Leslie! Had to chuckle and your "lost" tray story as I've totally been there too!! I guess we can be "slipping" together! Haha!! But anyway, I'm loving all the images you added to your lovely gold tray and all that glitter too! I mean, what's a birthday card without some glitter?!! Lovely card my friend and your friend will think so too!! Hugs. :0)
LOVE the card. Love all the little details. Beautifully put together. Have a great day
WOW! This is awesome! If this is the card you're sending to your October birthday friend, she's going to love it!!! So colorful and full of Fall goodness! Well done my friend!!
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Thanks for your note, Leslie, making a pretty card did make me feel better! As did seeing your beautiful fall birthday card. THe die cut frame is gorgeous and I love the elements you chose to adorn it with. Leaves and the cup are great together.
I love this! Beautiful design and lovely elements. Well done!
OMG such beautiful fall colours, stunning card xx
Speaking of lost things... I just lost ALL my addresses in my Outlook address book/contact list. Looks like I'll be calling you soon!
I love the curio tray of loveliness you've made for your friend, Leslie! Especially those cups - they need to come out to play with me again!
A wonderful birthday card with all the best colors of Autumn!
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I have the same problem of how to store the combination things and I can never remember how I've put them up. Fortunately for both of us, our memories kick in eventually. I'm loving your curio frame with the embossing and all those fun glittery reasons to love Fall! Is that spiced tea I see? Yum!
I absolutely love that leaf set from Tim Holtz and all the gold you added and yes, that frame die is killer! I just love this! Thanks for the inspiration as always!
I can just picture your panic, it happens to us all. I am glad you found it in the end and hope it didn't take up too much of your time. Your finished card is spectacular. I love it xx
Beautiful fall card for your friend's birthday, Leslie. Love your vintage tray, especially with the extra layers and all the lovely gold!! The elements in the tray are all beautiful and blingy. xx
I love those frame dies because you can do so many things with them. You're not limited to any one image. Such fun. Love the fall theme.
Oh I get that for sure, I tend to file my things under a category and then later when I want to use it again, I forget which one I put it under and then go through half my stuff to find it, glad you did because it turned out awesome, love the gold to frame all the Autumn goodies, love the colors you used on the leaves and the cups, your friend will love it!
Leslie love your Autumn curio tray card! Love all the elements you added to each section, must say I think the coffee mugs are my favourite section. Oh yes, I have been there before, searching frantically, then finally remember where it is! Thanks for sharing you card, your always such an inspiration! Have a wonderful day!
Wow, Leslie! There are so many of your famous details on this card! I would never think of this...let alone try it! Beautiful frame...and all those little images inside. It's a glorious card.
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