Then a light bulb moment and I remembered a cuttlebug die that I've had a couple of years and found really useful when I had loads of thank you cards to do quickly when I retired (and was showered with pressies). Although this card is supposed to be CAS, just putting the die cut on the base card was TOO plain. So I've punched out the edges of the base card with Martha Stewart corner and edger punches (can't remember the name) and just touched the edge with TH tattered rose for a bit of colour. I did the same with the diecut 'Thanks' (love the way the letters are arranged on this) and placed it in the centre of the card (no 'off centre' for me this week! - sorry Mandi and Chrissie). Three tiny pearls finished it off.
It's not so bad once you start is it - my brain's in gear now and ideas are flowing so watchout I may do another one.
Right now I'm going to look at the other cards and leave a few comments and then it's off to bed!
Thank you for looking
http://simplylessismoore.blogspot.com/2011/04/week-13-lucky-dip-thank-you-or.html
27 comments:
This is so pretty. It reminds me of Broderie Anglaise.
Lynne xxx
I think I may have this die... it looks so familiar, I'll have to have a look! It would have looked great even without the inking!
Thanks for joining us again!
Chrissie
"Less is More"
Love the jumbled thanks. Looks great against the white. x
What an unusual card you came up with it's lovely.
You should have bought that stamp, mine cost 9.99 - I doubt it was that at the car boot!
Linbyx
Such a lovely card Diane.
Fiona x
Dainty looking card, very pretty, love it
Jose
Fab card - love it. Sandra
I love the lightness and delicate colours of your card, beautiful
Lovely delicate card almost lace like and just love how you did the thanks.
Marie
A fabulous card with such soft gentle colours. I love the wording of thanks.
Thank you so much for your kind comment on my blog.
irene
xxxx
Oooh pretty - love the punched border
Kathyk
The centred sentiment looks great with your gorgeous die cut edging on two sides of the card.
So pretty, love the delicate edge and the soft inking:0) xxx
very elegant, re: the pool - i'll get "his nibs" to boil a few kettles.
Such a pretty card, love it!
Margaret x
Very interesting card, I like it! Hazel x
A beautiful card
This is a lovely card the edges are gorgeous, what more do you need? or yes the clever jumbled word! XOXO Zoe
No...you're definitely NOT the only one that goes blank! I do it all the time! Love that pretty edge on the card...and the word die is awesome!
Very pretty
Isn't it great how the brain instantly rads what its supposed to be
Thanks so much
mandi
Diva LIM
Less is More
Such a delicate pretty design and love the die cut sentiment too :)
Jenny x
Such a pretty card...love the die cut
sentiment.
Anne
OOH I think this is so pretty.
Hugs, Sandra
This is lovely, like that you've done something different. Fab. x
This is a really pretty card, love the borders. Jo x
Stunning card so simple and so elegant Diane
Thank you for the inspiration
Love Posh x
Beautiful card, love the border.
jenjoy x
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