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Wednesday 5 February 2014

Nicecrane Valentine 2 - Wednesday 5th February

Hello Friends!

Goodness last night was pretty sleepless with all the wind and rain (should be used to it by now!); I hope none of you were affected by more flooding. Thankfully, a sodden lawn aside, we are very very lucky but I do really feel for those who aren't, especially considering so many are all around us in Gloucestershire and Somerset.

Today I would like to  welcome my latest follower, Helen Phillips, who has her own blog: Helen's Corner. You really should pop over and visit for her gorgeous vintage style designs. Thank you Helen for following, I hope you enjoy looking at my cards as much as I do yours!
The link to Helen's blog is http://at-helens.blogspot.co.uk

Today's card is the second of my design team cards this month, for Nicecrane Designs. There are some gorgeous vintage  images available here - both pre-coloured and ready for you to colour yourselves. I have linked the logo picture at the bottom of my post to the shop.

Today's card uses another pre-coloured image, as did yesterday's but whilst that was muted and given extremely vintage 'treatment', this time I have (I think) given it an updated twist.

 The front of the card is a simple mat and layer on black and red to compliment the colours on the image sheet. Whereas yesterday I printed the image on a thin, linen paper, this one is printed on photo paper. All I added to the front is a ribbon and a glittered  3D foam heart from Scrapbook Adhesives.

It is inside this card that I had added a littler surprise! I covered the base of the inside, top and bottom with black card and used printed heart paper from a Pink Petticoat download as the insert.

I cut a  1in x 2in pop out from the centre of the card and adhered two hearts cut with Spellbinders Classic Hearts. The card was some left over card that I had embossed and used on another card.

I do like making little pop up's, but haven't done so for a while, so this was a bit of fun!

Next I used a digitally downloaded sentiment, cut on Labels 17 and matted and layered on red card. I inked the  edges of the hearts and  white label with worn lipstick distress ink and to finish I added red ribbon and a bow.

By the way, I haven't forgotten the blog candi I promised once I got to 70 followers, it was just that last month 'ran away with me' a little....I'm planning the draw for February 14th, just to spread a little love :)

That's all for today folks, stay warm and safe wherever you are!

The link to Nicecrane is 


Love and Hugs,
Carole X

8 comments:

  1. Inside and out...so pretty and fun. It's great how you promote new followers. Thanks for the visit and comment.

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  2. A beautiful card, great design using a brilliant image.
    Shocking night here as well, mind you not as bad as some people have had.
    Hazel and I canceled our meeting for today because of the horrible weather
    Enjoy the rest of your day

    Patricia xx

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  3. LOve that vintage image, your card is divine! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina ♥

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  4. Crafty Creations indeed! Carole!! This card is so well thought out and sweet. I really admire how you "fooled" us with the outside being so simple and sweet then brought some real WOW!! on the inside. Inside and out your card is amazing : )

    So sorry to hear you are suffering from the weather! I will keep you in my prayers. (((((Hugs)))))
    Patti

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  5. Thank you, Carole, you are so kind! And I am happy following your blog and enjoy your creations!

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  6. Beautiful card, love how you have done the inside. Hazel x

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  7. Love the Nicecrane image Carole and the inside of your card is stunning, I do love that pop-up element. Keep safe and warm. Hugs, Anne x

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  8. Another gorgeous vintage image and I love the card you made with it.
    Rebecca.

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