Monday, 8 November 2010

Thankful

Our last Hugz from the Heart challenge for this year is all about 'Thanksgiving'. As Viv said in her introduction for the challenge we don't celebrate thanksgiving in the UK ... but it is a good excuse to make some mess on our workdesks and, of course, to send a hug! The requirement was to make a greeting card ... any size and any technique. Making cards is really hard for me, I am not a card person and I always struggle with the layout, the image ... well, just everything (lol). To my surprise this time I absolutely enjoyed making this card
The basic shape is cut from Elzybells Kraft card using nestabilities. On the top half I stamped leave images from Crafty Individuals with white Elzybells hybrid ink, the bottom half is covered with 3 Bugs in a Rug paper. Then came ribbons and corrugated card from my stash, I printed the sentiment on white textured card and cut it into individual letters.
The centre piece (although it is slightly off-centre (LOL)) is one of many many wonderful images from Karen, the Graphics Fairy. The image is part of a Thanksgiving Greeting card and I just adore the colours. I layered it onto Kraft card and 3 Bugs in a Rug paper. No distressing at all this time!
I also link this card to Brag Monday and to the Cheerful Stamp Pad. Have a great evening, Petra.

17 comments:

  1. Tammara8 November 2010 at 17:58

    Beautiful card! I love the crocheted trim!

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  2. Anonymous8 November 2010 at 20:33

    Beautiful card, Petra! Love all the fun ribbon and lace elements!

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  3. Blue Creek Home8 November 2010 at 21:05

    Hi!
    I'm glad you stopped by today.
    I have never tried my hand at making cards. I think it would be fun.
    I do love yours - it looks great.
    Rhonda

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  4. Shelly @Crafty Creative Studio8 November 2010 at 22:25

    Wow, beautiful, beautiful card! A breath of fresh air!

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  5. Vicki Romaine8 November 2010 at 23:41

    I love the coloring of your turkey. I just finished a card with one, but my coloring is not near as nice as yours. Part of my problem is that I only have a few Copics. Thanks for entering the challenge at The Cheerful Stamp Pad.

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  6. Vicki Romaine8 November 2010 at 23:43

    I really like the way your card turned out. Thanks for entering the challenge at The Cheerful Stamp Pad.

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  7. Jeanine8 November 2010 at 23:51

    Loved the turkey and thank you for making such a special comment on my blog, I've been trying to come up with a project for that turkey!

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  8. Netty9 November 2010 at 02:10

    Wow that is some turkey, brilliant. You have great cardmaking skills and I love this card. Annette x

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  9. Christie9 November 2010 at 02:50

    This is so pretty :)

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  10. Beca9 November 2010 at 03:01

    It turned out very pretty! Great job!

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  11. Jill Marcott-McCall ~Feathers & Flight~9 November 2010 at 04:15

    Hello Petra!
    Love This Project! Thank You for Visiting and your Kind Words!
    Have a Wonderful Evening!
    Hugs
    Jill

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  12. Donna9 November 2010 at 11:11

    What a beautiful card, Petra! I love the shape of it, and the turkey image is so fun. Just lovely!

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  13. Debby9 November 2010 at 14:15

    Love this, beautiful.
    Debby

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  14. Karen The Graphics Fairy10 November 2010 at 00:15

    Really beautiful card Petra!! I had forgotten all about that pastel colored Turkey, I think he looks quite proud to be a part of your beautiful creation!

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  15. 2amscrapper10 November 2010 at 02:18

    love how all the elements came together for a beautiful composition

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  16. JP Card Crazy11 November 2010 at 16:13

    You did a beautiful card!!! Love all the lace trim.

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  17. BarbaraW13 November 2010 at 06:55

    Your card turned out beautiful. Love the turkey and the embellishments. Thanks for joining our challenge at the Cheerful Stamp Pad.

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Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and leaving a comment, this is very much appreciated. Have a wonderful day, Petra.