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04 January 2012

Greeting Cards

I thought it was time to update my collection of greeting cards. Here's a few that I've done recently. The first is a scene of the garden at the old house, tarted up with a few adornments. The butterfly is actually yellow but the camera didn't pick it out.

Next is a 3D decoupage card made from a picture taken from a sheet of gift wrap. The Scottie dog is layered so that he stands out.

This is a picture scrounged from Montanagirl (thank you, Mona) who is a brilliant photographer. As you can see I used the picture twice, using different floral adornments.


Another 3D decoupage style. The design was cut out from wallpaper and repeated several times so that I could make the grapes stand out.

That's it for today. I am always on the lookout for scenic pictures, particularly views suitable for men's birthday cards. If anyone has one they would like to share I would love to see it. Accreditation is given where necessary.

13 comments:

  1. Those are just lovely, you're so talented Valerie!

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  2. oo nice..i like the vibrant color in that last one with the grapes...

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  3. Wow... Well done, you!

    I blunder my way through a card or two for the holidays--k.....more like 100.
    Then I'm done for a good chunk of time. LOL 100 handmade cards will do that for me! ;-)

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  4. These are beautiful. I love cards and am always buying them if I see one that takes my fancy. I have a bag full of them - yet I still somehow manage to forget birthdays!!

    All for best for 2012.
    CJ x

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  5. Thanks, Pearl. I had a break from cardmaking but am back now.

    Brian, i am quite happy with that one.

    Mel, you beat me in sheer numbers.

    CJ, thanks. I make them for my own enjoyment and to keep the old brain and fingers active.

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  6. Faaaaaaaaabulous!

    These cards are so charming. And MUCH better than any store bought card I've ever seen.

    I had no idea you made greeting cards!?!

    May I quote Pearl and say...."you're sooooo talented, Valerie!"

    LOVE the 3D effect!

    Have a lovely day, dear lady!

    X

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  7. Hi Ron, Thank you. You must have missed the last batch I posted. Pictures inspire me either to write a story or make a greeting card. Thank goodness for cameras.

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  8. Those are quite wonderful Val : you are really a very creative Lady. And a most happy new year to you and your family,

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  9. Those cards are so lovely! As a cardmaker myself, I can appreciate the time and care that went into each of them.
    Happy creating in 2012!

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  10. Those gift cards are gorgeous. You are SO talented!

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  11. CrystalChick, thank you. Hope to see some of yours sometime.

    Pegbur7, thank you. I tried to access your blog today but Blogger wouldn't let me in.

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  12. WOW! Those are awesome! You are super talented!! I am in awe!!

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  13. How strange. The wife went shopping today to stock up on Christmas cards for next season. Your post is a perfect example of serendipity, bordering on disturbing ;-)

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