It’s a long post this morning .I started this card last weekend, and did
not imagine it would take until yesterday before I’d finish it and make the box
for it, although I gave it to my friend yesterday and she was pleased with it
so it has been worth it, I definitely won’t win any speed awards!
Work is still very stressful and I still have to work late most
nights and will be for at least another couple of months, although there is
light an end of the tunnel!
The plan was to make the most of this weekend as I have to work late
every evening next week and Saturday so there won’t be much time for anything
else… I am thankful I discovered card making and Blogger as it’s definitely
great for my stress levels as this has been the most some of the most difficult
few months I think I’ve ever had due to work and has been my saviour.
On a much more positive note I still have some leave left to take
and hubby has had a surprise long weekend planned for months …he asked me to book
the dates off months ago and has kept it a secret as long as possible but as we
go in less than 2 weeks; I now know where it is and it’ definitely a trip of a
lifetime. I am a very fortunate and excited as we are off to the Arctic Circle
to stay at the Ice Hotel in Lapland for 4 nights. This includes a husky ride, a
night sleeping in an ice room and an ice sculpture lesson! hopefully we will
get to see the Northern Lights too as its on my ‘bucket list ‘ so I’m
really exited .Today I'm going shopping for thermals and bit s and pieces
to keep warm ! Looking at the brochure and itinerary they have sent it’s going
to be very very cold but amazing!!
I hope you have a wonderful week and thanks for visiting ... hugs ...Andrea X
Card and box lid
Close up Tilda
Back to the card as I have digressed, Tilda did start off as a
potential option for hubby's valentines card when I
first coloured her; but I didn't use her so has become a
very girly easel card instead to say hi to a friend who has been poorly
recently. I went all out girly with flowers, butterflies and pearls and as you
can see the grand calibur has been busy again!.I love the pink and aqua colour
scheme and it’s nice, bright and cheerful .For the first time I also decorated
the box using a free embossing folder from a card magazine and the same
embellishments I used on the card
Close up box lid
Close up base of easel card
I used the following
2 x 6x6 scalloped square cards to create easel base
Green /pink cardstock for layering, die cuts and punches
Tilda-coloured Promarkers/Copics and a little glitter
Also a decorated Tilda label with a flower (cut from ribbon) and gem
Design papers -American crafts –floral and pattern papers- ‘Wedding’ I Do
Pink ribbon bow on card and box – added gem
Punched butterflies-pearls
Various paper and silk flowers –some with Stickles added
Lace
Metal butterfly charm
‘With love’ sentiments-on card and box (magazine freebies)
Stickles and glitter on some flowers Tilda and butterflies
Challenges
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