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Thursday, November 18, 2010

Blue thank you

Just a quick post today - I made this card yesterday, and quick was the operative word, and yes, I think it is quite striking, if I say so myself.

The card is required to thank a group of people, both male and female, so I did not want to make it particularly feminine.


I chose the easel technique so there is no problem displaying it - i.e. no need to hang it anywhere, and it is a wee bit 'different' as it is not a well known technique here in New Zealand.

I used the Many Thanks cuttlebug embossing folder, and loaded it with Danube Blue ink by memento before running it through the CB. 
 This done I added the ribbon to this panel before mounting it on the dark blue base  and adhering the rhinestones.

The base I completed with some silver cord and more rhinestones and an embossed 'thanks'.
All that remains now is to write in it and wrap the accompanying gift.


Thanks for visiting, and I do treasure your comments
May your day be blessed.

16 comments:

Louise F NZ said...

Hi Maxine....
Hope you are enjoying your prize :)Thanks for playing with us again at Southern Girls Challenge for our Favourite colour Challenge. Don't forget to link your card using Mr Linky on the blog.

karenw said...

I really like this card, so appropriate for a male/female recipient. Love the classic feel. And that is a very yummy shde of blue. Thanks for playing with us at Southern Girls.

Julie said...

Such a perfect card for the occasion,I do love an Easel card! Thankyou for joining this week's Southern Girls Challenge. Have a great weekend,Julie.x

Lovely Linda said...

Hello maxine - what a fabulous card! I love the way you have inked the embossing folder - it is gorgeous! Great easel card - aren't they stunning - they are my favourite style card - well done Maxine - this is fabulous!! {{{hugs}}}

sue said...

This is a lovely card, Maxine! I am only a casual cardmaker, but really want to learn how to do that easel card. Thanks for joining in at SGC :)

Love crafts forever said...

Awesome card. Thanks for playing with OSAAT.

Jayne said...

Love how you inked the embossing folder, it's turned out awesome. Thanks for joining us at OSAAT.

Donna Moore said...

You are proof that someone with imagination and talent can "see" what they are looking for, then can take an embossing folder and turn it into a beautiful card! Way to go girl!!

Carol said...

I love how you have used the imbossing folder,your card is just fabulous.Like Sue i really would love to do an easel card.Thanks so much for joining us at southern girls :)

Viv said...

What a great idea to ink your folder! Love your card, very effective in the blue & white! Thanks for playing at Southern Girls. Hugs Viv :)

Grace said...

Oh Maxine... how beautiful!!! The rich blues and white with that silver cord is just delish! Love your easel card and this is truly striking!!!

Darlene said...

This is FABULOUS Maxine and I LOVE the BLUE ... looks happy!! Love the easel card ... something I always FORGET to do! Thanks for inspiration! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood! Hope to see you again real soon!

Melisa Waldorf said...

I have got to try this technique!! I've seen it many times but always forget to give it a try! Thanks for the inspiration. I love all the blue and silver!

cardmaking bird said...

Great card - fab example of a different technique and one I'll definitely be trying after seeing yours! Thanks for playing along with us at Southern Girls. Marie x

Melisa Waldorf said...

You are right Maxine, it is striking. I have got to try this technique. I've seen it many times, but for some reason when I get in my craft room, never remember it. Thanks so much for the inspiration. I hope you are having a great week my dear! hugs, Melisa

Anonymous said...

Por Usted, Maxine, muchas gracias! This card of appreciation featuring an easel technique is so professional. Blue makes a calming welcoming color for a mixed group of receivers. Good choice.
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