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<title><![CDATA[Valentine's Cake Boxes]]></title>
<link>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/29/valentines-cake-boxes/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:43:42 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
<guid>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/29/valentines-cake-boxes/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone!! hope your all having a great weekend! For my Wild Orchid Crafts DT Project this week I]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Everyone!! hope your all having a great weekend!</p>
<p>For my Wild Orchid Crafts DT Project this week I made a couple of these cake boxes, the first one was made on Friday night,  I had so much fun.. they are dead easy to make!   This is the Masculine box.</p>
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<p>I used Glitz Design Love Games Patterned Papers, they are absolutely drop dead gorgeous!!</p>
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<p>Wild Orchid Crafts Products Used :-</p>
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<li>WD-00024 1 METRE IVORY PEARL DROP TRIM</li>
<li>FM-00278 50 JET BLACK MULBERRY PAPER OPEN ROSES &#8211; 15mm</li>
<li>FM-00277 50 JET BLACK MULBERRY PAPER OPEN ROSES &#8211; 10MM</li>
<li>FM-00209 DOVE GREY MULBERRY PAPER TRELLIS ROSES 35mm</li>
<li>FM-00118 25 DOVE GREY MULBERRY PAPER OPEN ROSES 25mm</li>
<li>BUD-054  50 OLD GOLD MULBERRY PAPER CLOSED ROSEBUDS 5mm</li>
<li>FM-00141 50 TAUPE MULBERRY PAPPER ROSES 10mm</li>
<li>FM-00144 25 TAUPE MULBERRY PAPER ROSES 20mm</li>
<li>FM-00279 25 JET BLACK MULBERRY PAPER OPEN ROSES 25MM</li>
<li>LL-00003 100 NATURAL SKELETON LEAVES FOR CRAFTS</li>
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<div>This cake box would be perfect for a wee slice of Death by Chocolate Cake <img src='http://s1.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </div>
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<div>Then tonight I decided to make a feminine version with pinks and creams <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </div>
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<div>I used some K &#38; Company patterned paper to cover this cake box it&#8217;s from the <a href="http://www.craftsuperstore.co.uk/Papercrafting/Paper__and_amp__Card/12_x12_/K__and_amp__Co-30-387706.html">&#8220;Very Best of K &#38; Company too&#8221;</a> stack</div>
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<div>Wild Orchid Crafts Products Used :-</div>
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<ul>
<li>PM-00117 100 BABY PINK WITH PINK CENTRE MULBERRY PAPER SWEETHEART BLOSSOM FLOWERS</li>
<li>FS-00063 50 2-TONE BABY PINK MULBERRY PAPER SWEETHEART BLOSSOM FLOWERS</li>
<li>BM-00041 100 FOUNDATION WHITE BLOOMS (2.2cm / 0.85&#8243;)</li>
<li>LA-00073 2 METRE LENGTH RASCHEL LACE (13mm / ½ width)</li>
<li>FS-000132 5 2-TONE BABY PINK MULBERRY PAPER LARGE GARDENIA FLOWERS</li>
<li>EX-0008 50 &#8220;FLORAL FOUNDATIONS&#8221; PINK TONE MULBERRY PAPER ROSES 15mm &#8211; (SET B)</li>
<li>FM-000183 50 PALE PINK MULBERRY PAPER OPEN ROSES 20MM</li>
<li>SP-00032 100 SELF ADHESIVE RHINESTONES &#8211; PINK</li>
<li>SP-00001 60 MIXED PINK SELF ADHESIVE PEARLS (SET A) &#8211; 5mm</li>
<li>RB-00158 10 HOT PINK SATIN ROSEBUD BOWS</li>
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<div>I&#8217;ve also been busy working away on the Use It Up Mini Book and I finally finished it tonight <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' />   So.. tomorrow once the light is better i&#8217;ll take some pics and put a video up on youtube etc&#8230;</div>
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<div>Thanks for stopping by &#8230; Sarah <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </div>
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<title><![CDATA[The Wind Plays Songs......]]></title>
<link>http://laurenscraft.wordpress.com/2012/01/28/the-wind-plays-songs/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:09:33 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>laurenscraft</dc:creator>
<guid>http://laurenscraft.wordpress.com/2012/01/28/the-wind-plays-songs/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I have been busy today taking my time making a couple of cards.  The colours on this one have come f]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have been busy today taking my time making a couple of cards.  The colours on this one have come from the background paper; iris, limeade and brushed rose.  The mulberry flowers are just so delicate and lovely, the mat behind the wording is double cut with the Sizzix Bigz movers and shapers die label, and the matting piece is cut with Spellbinders Squares  in white cardstock and DTP with Colorbox Fluid Chalk Ink blush rose.  Oh the little flourishes on the corner is cut with the frame in the Quickuts Christmas die set, such a versatile little die set.  My friends Helen and Julie gave it to me for my birthday last year, thanks girls!!</p>
<div id="attachment_1040" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://laurenscraft.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/sany0540.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1040" title="SANY0540" src="http://laurenscraft.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/sany0540.jpg?w=300&#038;h=225" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">the wind plays songs</p></div>
<p>Ok now I will show you the full card, with its intricate border punched with Martha Stewart punch around the page Deco Fans.   These punches make a card so beautifully elegant and feminine, I am coming to find they are my new best tool. The stamp is from Lucy&#8217;s Stamps, such a lovely saying.</p>
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<p>The ribbon is threaded through a piece punched with a Fiskars border punch Leave it to Weaver and a looped bow holding the flowers together.  The card is finished with rhinestones and lovely punched butterflies.</p>
<div id="attachment_1042" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://laurenscraft.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/sany0539.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1042" title="SANY0539" src="http://laurenscraft.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/sany0539.jpg?w=300&#038;h=225" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">threaded ribbon</p></div>
<p>Often I struggle putting colours together and have a difficult time working with designer paper.  This card is a good result for me and I love the texture and colours.</p>
<p>Thanks for calling in, hope you like the card.</p>
<p>Hugs Lauren ♥♥</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Never be too proud to serve Frozen Peas.... with flowers ]]></title>
<link>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/24/never-be-too-proud-to-serve-frozen-peas-with-flowers/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:16:39 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
<guid>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/24/never-be-too-proud-to-serve-frozen-peas-with-flowers/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ts been a good day today, my January Design Team Package arrived from Wild Orchid Crafts, so]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ts been a good day today, my January Design Team Package arrived from Wild Orchid Crafts, so I headed up to my workshop and recorded a video of what I received.. you can view it over on Youtube <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT5_8qYcTJQ">here</a></p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0023.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3662" title="002" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0023.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>I also ran past the sorting office on the way home tonight and picked up a couple of packages that arrived yesterday, but I wasnt in&#8230; I ordered some Claudine Hellmuth Multi Medium in Matte as I had completely ran out!    I also ordered some Glitz Design patterned papers which were 50% off &#8230; I love using their papers on projects and took full advantage of the fact that they were on sale over at <a href="http://www.scrapbookgarden.co.uk" rel="nofollow">http://www.scrapbookgarden.co.uk</a></p>
<p>Soo&#8230; whilst the video I recorded was uploading onto youtube, and whilst I was watching Nicky / inkyminxy crafting away on Ustream I thought I would try my hand at making a fridge magnet&#8230; so here&#8217;s what I came up with&#8230;</p>
<p>Never to too proud to serve frozen peas&#8230; for no one!</p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0051.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3663" title="005" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0051.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>Materials Used:-</p>
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<li>Chipboard</li>
<li>Patterned Paper</li>
<li>Seam Binding</li>
<li>Dylusions Stamp Set</li>
<li>Ranger Archival Sepia Ink</li>
<li>Green Felt</li>
<li>Ranger Tim Holtz Glassine ATC Baggies</li>
<li>Ranger Glossy Accents</li>
<li>Kraft Cardstock</li>
<li>Flower Punch &#38; Needle and Thread</li>
<li>Frayed Burlap &#38; Shabby Shutters Distress Ink</li>
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<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0104.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3664" title="010" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0104.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Blue Valentine {no matter what}]]></title>
<link>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/22/blue-valentine-no-matter-what/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:29:40 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
<guid>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/22/blue-valentine-no-matter-what/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I escaped up the the shed again tonight as hubby was on phase II of his shredding campaign.. dont th]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I escaped up the the shed again tonight as hubby was on phase II of his shredding campaign.. dont think my ears could take another evening of the rattling and groaning of that machine {why did I buy him one} !!</p>
<p>Blue Valentine&#8230; made with UIU (use it up) in mind and colours I dont normally go for</p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/021.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3648" title="021" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/021.jpg?w=584&#038;h=778" alt="" width="584" height="778" /></a></p>
<p>Supplies Used :-</p>
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<li>Blue Cardstock</li>
<li>Melissa Frances Patterned paper</li>
<li>Pearly Lace from The Ribbon Reel</li>
<li>Blue Cherry Blossoms from Wild Orchid Crafts</li>
<li>Gold Doily from Crafty Helen <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </li>
<li>Digital Collage Sheet from Etsy</li>
<li>Stardust Stickles</li>
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<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/023.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3649" title="023" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/023.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>Although there is not a lot of product in this card it took me aaaages to finish because it was using a colour i;d not normally grab and also blue is not usually a colour you can get a valentine card in (thats my excuse) <img src='http://s1.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Card 2 {no matter what}</p>
<p>Another card using up scraps and leftovers from the cards I made earlier today and also using up the digital images from the collage sheet I printed out this morning&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0191.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3650" title="019" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0191.jpg?w=584&#038;h=778" alt="" width="584" height="778" /></a></p>
<p>Supplies List :-</p>
<ul>
<li>Pink Cardstock</li>
<li>Kraft Cardstock</li>
<li>Stampin Up Modern Label and Word Window Punch</li>
<li>Stampin Up Pairs Stamp Set</li>
<li>Frilly Lace</li>
<li>Frayed Burlap Distress Ink</li>
<li>Diamond Stickles</li>
<li>Stampin Dimensionals</li>
<li>Ranger Black Archival Ink</li>
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<p>Thanks for popping round&#8230; I promise this is my last post for the day lol&#8230;. I;ve had a great crafty weekend <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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<title><![CDATA[Vintage Valentine Trio...]]></title>
<link>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/22/vintage-valentine-trio/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:34:23 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
<guid>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/22/vintage-valentine-trio/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I promised yesterday that I would do a Ustream class on making valentines cards, so after I went swi]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I promised yesterday that I would do a Ustream class on making valentines cards, so after I went swimming, I headed up to the workshop at 11am and made 3 cards.. the first two are recorded and you can find the video over at Ustream, link opposite <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Card 1 ~ Vintage Chipboard Easel Card</p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0132.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3637" title="013" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0132.jpg?w=584&#038;h=778" alt="" width="584" height="778" /></a></p>
<p>Supplies List :-</p>
<ul>
<li>Chipboard</li>
<li>Rose Pink and Titanium White Acrylic Paint</li>
<li>Pink Lace</li>
<li>Melissa Frances Patterned Paper</li>
<li>Bazzill Dotted Swiss Pink Cardstock</li>
<li>Tulip Pink Seam Binding</li>
<li>15mm Pink Tone rose from Wild Orchid Crafts</li>
<li>Stampin Up Butterfly Embosslet from Helen my SU Demo (link in the sidebar)</li>
<li>Pink Felt</li>
<li>Pink Button</li>
<li>Linen Thread</li>
<li>Vintage Valentine Digital Collage Sheet from Etsy Seller http://www.etsy.com/shop/iralamijashop</li>
<li>Diamond Stickles</li>
<li>K &#38; Company Bailey Patterned Paper Pack</li>
<li>Stampin Up En Francais Script Stamp</li>
<li>Versamark</li>
<li>White Embossing Powder from Stampin Up</li>
<li>Tools : Scortape, Hot Glue, Head Gun, Big Shot, Craft Knife, Scissors</li>
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<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0142.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3638" title="014" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0142.jpg?w=584&#038;h=778" alt="" width="584" height="778" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/016.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3639" title="016" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/016.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>Card 2 ~ Red Polkadot Vintage Valentine Card</p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0062.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3640" title="006" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0062.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>Supplies List :-</p>
<ul>
<li>Papermania Red Textured Cardstock</li>
<li>Kraft Cardstock</li>
<li>My Minds Eye Lost &#38; Found Polkadot Paper</li>
<li>Burlap</li>
<li>Red Seam Binding</li>
<li>25mm Red Foundation Rose from Wild Orchid Crafts</li>
<li>Beige Knicker Elastic from my supplies</li>
<li>Vintage Valentine Image from Etsy Seller http://www.etsy.com/shop/iralamijashop</li>
<li>Doily Lace Punch</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/007.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3641" title="007" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/007.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0094.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3642" title="009" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0094.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>and finally Card #3 ~ Grey Tone Vintage Valentine Card</p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0022.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3643" title="002" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0022.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>Supplies List :-</p>
<ul>
<li>American Crafts Textured Cardstock in Dark and Ligh Grey</li>
<li>Vintage Digital Collage Sheet from Etsy Seller http://www.etsy.com/shop/iralamijashop</li>
<li>Steel Grey Seam Binding</li>
<li>Stampin Up Embosslit Die from Helen my SU Demo (link in the sidebar)</li>
<li>White Lace from my wee Swedish friend Gina</li>
<li>Echo Park Grey Polkadot Paper from Angel Crafts</li>
<li>Pink 15mm Foundation Rose in Pink tone from Wild Orchid Crafts</li>
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<p>Hope your all having a wonderful Sunday.. thanks so much for popping in <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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<title><![CDATA[A Happy Easter Card]]></title>
<link>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/21/a-happy-easter-card/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:26:26 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
<guid>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/21/a-happy-easter-card/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I made this little easter card last night with some nice bright and cheery greens and yellows]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I made this little easter card last night with some nice bright and cheery greens and yellows &#8230; still on the Use it Up Challenge, I came across the papers and cardstock whilst having a look through my stash and set them aside to make this card <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0122.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3631" title="012" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0122.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>Supplies used :-</p>
<ul>
<li>Stampin Up Lucky Limeade &#38; Daffodil Yellow Cardstock</li>
<li>Ranger Shabby Shutters Distress Ink</li>
<li>Echo Park Polka dot Paper in Green</li>
<li>Bazzill Green Textured Cardstock</li>
<li>Vintage Easter Image from Etsy</li>
<li>May Arts Ruffle Edge Ribbon in Green</li>
<li>Mulberry Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts</li>
<li>Stampin Up Dimensional Adhesive</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0131.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3632" title="013" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0131.jpg?w=584&#038;h=778" alt="" width="584" height="778" /></a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[The Love Book ]]></title>
<link>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/19/the-love-book/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:30:28 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
<guid>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/19/the-love-book/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m still waiting on my scor-tape arriving &#8230; so I fancied making something that didn]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m still waiting on my scor-tape arriving &#8230; so I fancied making something that didn&#8217;t require a whole lotta glueing lol..   tonights project has a whole lotta painting <img src='http://s1.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>I took an A5 sized hardback notebook, spiral bound that I bought last year (in bulk) .. they were a bargin!! <img src='http://s1.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' />    Removed the front and back cover, applied gesso and acrylic paint, did a bit of stamping then added some shabby chic stylie embellies and hey presto!</p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0021.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3622" title="002" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0021.jpg?w=584&#038;h=778" alt="" width="584" height="778" /></a></p>
<p>It&#8217;s also this weekend&#8217;s Youtube Design Team Project for Wild Orchid Crafts, I made the project from start to finish over on Ustream, and I will record the Youtube video tomorrow night and it should be up by saturday..</p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0082.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3623" title="008" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0082.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>Wild Orchid Crafts Products Used :-</p>
<ul>
<li>SB-00014 VINTAGE SEAM BINDING RIBBON &#8211; PINK TULIP</li>
<li>SB-00017 VINTAGE SEAM BINDING RIBBON &#8211; ROSE PETAL</li>
<li>SB-00002 VINTAGE SEAM BINDING RIBBON &#8211; LIGHT BEIGE</li>
<li>BO-00002 MIXED PINK BUTTONS &#8211; 30g (1oz US) I used natural buttons but they are out of stock at the moment, this would be a good alternative though</li>
<li>EX-00008 50 &#8220;FLORAL FOUNDATIONS&#8221; PINK TONE MULBERRY PAPER ROSES 15mm &#8211; (SET B)</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0112.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3624" title="011" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0112.jpg?w=584&#038;h=778" alt="" width="584" height="778" /></a></p>
<p>Other Supplies used :-</p>
<ul>
<li>A5 Hardbacked Ring Bound Notebook</li>
<li>Daler &#38; Rowney Gesso</li>
<li>Acrylic Paint in White, Linen, Rose Pink and Blush Pink</li>
<li>Making Memories Rossete Trim (pressie from Natasha) <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </li>
<li>Chipboard Heart</li>
<li>Papermania Urban Stamp Set</li>
<li>Brilliance Crimson Copper Ink</li>
<li>Stampin Up Dimensional Adhesive</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0093.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3625" title="009" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0093.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/004.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3626" title="004" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/004.jpg?w=584&#038;h=778" alt="" width="584" height="778" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0103.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3627" title="010" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0103.jpg?w=584&#038;h=778" alt="" width="584" height="778" /></a></p>
<p>Thanks for dropping by <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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<title><![CDATA[The Love Bug!]]></title>
<link>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/18/the-love-bug/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:08:46 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
<guid>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/18/the-love-bug/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s my latest Project for Wild Orchid Crafts Youtube Design Team&#8230; a Little Love Bug V]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here&#8217;s my latest Project for Wild Orchid Crafts Youtube Design Team&#8230; a Little Love Bug Valentine Mini Album..</p>
<p>Making this book was a challenge as I had completely ran out of Scor tape and created the whole thing using wet glue.. the majority was Claudine Hellmuth Multi Medium in Matte, Collal Glue and my Hot Glue Gun!</p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0181.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3612" title="018" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0181.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>Wild Orchid Crafts Products used :-</p>
<ul>
<li>EX-00020 20mm Red Tone Roses</li>
<li>FM-000141 10mm Taupe Roses</li>
<li>FM-000146 50 SEPIA BROWN MULBERRY PAPPER ROSES 10mm</li>
<li>EX-00002 15mm Pink Tone Roses Set A</li>
<li>LL-00029 2 Tone Leaves 20mm</li>
<li>EM-00087 100 SILVER SMALL HOLOGRAM BUTTERFLY EMBELLISHMENTS</li>
<li>BUD-013 100 OLD GOLD MULBERRY PAPER CLOSED ROSE BUDS &#8211; 4mm</li>
<li>CR-00005 6 PINK CRYSTAL DROPS (Chandeliers) ON SILVER STEMS</li>
<li>SP-00032 100 SELF ADHESIVE RHINESTONES &#8211; PINK</li>
<li>SP-00005 60 MIXED PINK SELF ADHESIVE PEARLS (SET B) &#8211; 5mm</li>
<li>WDE-001 12 WOODEN DOVE EMBELLISHMENTS</li>
<li>GL-00002 Collall All Purpose Glue</li>
<li>WDE-004 12 MIXED WOODEN CAT EMBELLISHMENTS</li>
<li>FM-00082 50 PALE PEACH MULBERRY PAPPER ROSES 10mm</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0121.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3613" title="012" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0121.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>Other Products Used :-</p>
<ul>
<li>Sizzix Die Ornate Frame No. #656457</li>
<li>Old Envelopes that I had lying around for ages (UIU)</li>
<li>Soul Food Patterned Paper</li>
<li>The Best of K &#38; Co too Paper Pad</li>
<li>Burlap</li>
<li>Stampin Up Heart Punch Trio</li>
<li>Claudine Hellmuth Multi Medium Matte</li>
<li>Jump Rings, Silver Head Pins</li>
<li>Swarovski Roundelle Crystals in Rose Pink</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0111.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3614" title="011" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0111.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>I used a binding technique <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z_6pe2ZhDI">&#8220;stack the deck&#8221;</a> from Laura Dennison of Following the Paper Trail.. its a neat technique to try out.. I watched her Youtube video which provides clear instructions.</p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0061.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3615" title="006" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0061.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>There is a Youtube Video showing this project.. the link to my YT channel can be found in the side bar..</p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/019.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3616" title="019" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/019.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/024.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3617" title="024" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/024.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/017.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3618" title="017" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/017.jpg?w=584&#038;h=778" alt="" width="584" height="778" /></a></p>
<p>a special thank you to Mitzi Curry for teaching me how to make bead charms tonight <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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<title><![CDATA[Parisienne Bureau]]></title>
<link>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/10/parisienne-bureau/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:25:38 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
<guid>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/10/parisienne-bureau/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone&#8230; thanks so much for popping in I worked my socks off at the weekend to get this pr]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi everyone&#8230; thanks so much for popping in <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>I worked my socks off at the weekend to get this project done and ready for this week as my next Design Team project for the Wild Orchid Crafts Youtube Channel, and I have to say I do love the colours <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>I repurposed an old writing bureau box that was in my daighters room, she was going to throw it out and I rescued it !</p>
<p>I do have a &#8220;Start to Finish&#8221; series of videos on it over on my Ustream Channel (think it&#8217;s a 4 part-er, mainly due to ustream finishing the recording time of the 3rd video and I didnt notice!</p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/parisienne-bureau-1.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3588" title="Parisienne Bureau 1" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/parisienne-bureau-1.jpg?w=584&#038;h=437" alt="" width="584" height="437" /></a></p>
<p>Supplies List :-</p>
<ul>
<li>Latte Acrylic Paint</li>
<li>Scortape (lots of it!)</li>
<li>Glitz Design &#8220;Vintage Blue&#8221; Design Paper</li>
<li>Melissa Frances Chandelier Drop for the Drawer Pull</li>
<li>Wild Orchid Crafts Roses (all listed in the section below)</li>
<li>Diecut Mattboard Frames from my friend Deb</li>
<li>Vintage Lace from my Supplies</li>
<li>Martha Stewart Crafts Doily Lace Punch</li>
<li>Sewing Machine, Hot Glue Gun</li>
<li>Lindys Stamp Delphinium Turquoice &#38; Tiffany&#8217;s Blue Starburst Spray</li>
<li>Tattered Angels Juniper Glimmer Mist</li>
<li>Versamagic Chalk Ink in Night Sky ( a perfect match for this beautiful paper)</li>
<li>Fiskars Paper Trimmer</li>
<li>Stampin Up Antique Brads</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/parisienne-bureau-2.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3589" title="Parisienne Bureau 2" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/parisienne-bureau-2.jpg?w=584&#038;h=598" alt="" width="584" height="598" /></a></p>
<p>I created a pocked inside the lid to hold some envelopes or postcards for extra storage space</p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/parisienne-bureau-4.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3590" title="Parisienne Bureau 4" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/parisienne-bureau-4.jpg?w=584&#038;h=437" alt="" width="584" height="437" /></a></p>
<p>Wild Orchid Crafts Products Used :~</p>
<ul>
<li>EX-00040 Brown Tone Floral Foundation roses 20mm</li>
<li>FM-00144 Taupe Roses 20mm</li>
<li>FM-00149 Sepia Roses 25mm</li>
<li>FM-00141 Taupe Roses 10mm</li>
<li>FM-00146 Sepia Roses 10mm</li>
<li>BUD-013 Old Gold Closed Rosebuds 4mm</li>
<li>EX-00002 Pink Tone Set A Roses 15mm</li>
<li>FM-00527 40mm Trellis Roses</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/parisienne-bureau-3.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3591" title="Parisienne Bureau 3" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/parisienne-bureau-3.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0141.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3592" title="014" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0141.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>I hope you like this week&#8217;s project, and thanks so much for dropping by <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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<title><![CDATA[I Spy a Candle]]></title>
<link>http://laurenscraft.wordpress.com/2012/01/10/i-spy-a-candle/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>laurenscraft</dc:creator>
<guid>http://laurenscraft.wordpress.com/2012/01/10/i-spy-a-candle/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Hey Everyone!! cooler here this morning, so good to feel cool air on my skin, I do not deal well wit]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey Everyone!! cooler here this morning, so good to feel cool air on my skin, I do not deal well with the heat, so I have been loving this cooler summer with only the few warmer days!! Although the lawn is still growning strong!!</p>
<p>I made a card!! Yes I am back to that, so Lisa hosted the I Spy Challenge on SCS and I am sure it is a candle, so here is my effort, a head start on Christmas this year&#8230;. how scary!!</p>
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<p>Lisa is so funny, she really takes this so seriously and does such a wonderful job, she makes things so fun!!  So Lisa said&#8230;.</p>
<div style="color:black;text-align:center;"><strong><strong>This week I&#8217;m spying one of my favourite things&#8230;<br />
It starts with a C and ends with an E&#8230;</strong></strong>It goes well with a bath but not with a shower&#8230;<br />
You always will need one when you&#8217;re with out power&#8230;So spark up your mojo and join in the fun&#8230;<br />
If you play along with my challenge a prize could be won!!!</p>
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<p>Now you know I love winning prizes, I love anything that is a freebie, even if I never use it, so I just had to be in this.</p>
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<p>Here is a closie of the stacked embellie on my card.  The ribbon is only thin, so I made a quad-bow with it and wrapped it around my card to make more impact.  Three beautifull mulberry flower pointsettias, some bead string (fused beads) and a hat pin of course.  Very tricky, eh??</p>
<p>Now to post on SCS so I get my freebie&#8230;.</p>
<p>Oh and I think you should pop on over to Lisa&#8217;s Blog because she offers freebies there too&#8230;. <a href="http://craftingcottage.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Crafting Cottage</a> go on you will love her cards and other things too.  Gorgeous!!!</p>
<p>See you soon!!</p>
<p>LoveLaurenxx</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Vintage Valentine Concertina Frame]]></title>
<link>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/08/vintage-valentine-concertina-frame/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:43:35 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
<guid>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/08/vintage-valentine-concertina-frame/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This is my latest project for Wild Orchid Crafts as part of their Youtube Design Team &#8220;The Wil]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is my latest project for Wild Orchid Crafts as part of their Youtube Design Team &#8220;The Wild Bunch&#8221;&#8230;</p>
<p>It is a vintage Valentine Concertina Frame which is pretty in pink and perfect for framing your loved ones photographs&#8230;.</p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/001.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3580" title="001" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/001.jpg?w=584&#038;h=217" alt="" width="584" height="217" /></a></p>
<p>In keeping with my Use It Up pledge, for all the non Wild Orchid Craft Products, I went shopping in my own workshop <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' />     I used beer mats sent to me from the Lovely Gina.</p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0081.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3581" title="008" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0081.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>Wild Orchid Crafts Products Used :-</p>
<ul>
<li>BB-00003 25 CIRCLE SHAPED SILVER RIBBON BUCKLES/SLIDERS</li>
<li>WDE-001 12 WOODEN DOVE EMBELLISHMENTS</li>
<li>EX-00008 50 &#8220;FLORAL FOUNDATIONS&#8221; PINK TONE MULBERRY PAPER ROSES 15mm &#8211; (SET B)</li>
<li>EM-00087 100 SILVER SMALL HOLOGRAM BUTTERFLY EMBELLISHMENTS</li>
<li>PM-00117 100 BABY PINK WITH PINK CENTRE MULBERRY PAPER SWEETHEART BLOSSOM FLOWERS</li>
<li>FS-00191 25 MIXED 2-TONE MULBERRY PAPER GYPSOPHILA FLOWERS ON A STEM</li>
<li>FAB-001 1 METRE LENGTH CHEESECLOTH FABRIC &#8211; WIDTH 1.05 METRE (37&#8243;)</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/005.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3582" title="005" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/005.jpg?w=584&#038;h=207" alt="" width="584" height="207" /></a></p>
<p>Other Products Used :-</p>
<ul>
<li>Rose Pink Acrylic Paint</li>
<li>Beer Mats (thanks Gina)</li>
<li>Patterned Paper</li>
<li>Silver Thread, Cream Thread &#38; Sewing Machine</li>
<li>Hot Glue Gun</li>
<li>Scortape</li>
<li>Tim Holtz Movers and Shapers Bird Cage and Bird</li>
<li>Versamark and Holographic Embossing Powder</li>
<li>Candy Pink Textured Cardstock</li>
<li>Digital Vintage Valentine Images bought from Etsy</li>
<li>Buttons</li>
<li>Silver Elasticated Cord</li>
<li>Silver Eyelets &#38; Cropodile</li>
<li>French Script Stamp from Stampin up</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0091.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3583" title="009" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/0091.jpg?w=584&#038;h=778" alt="" width="584" height="778" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/006.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3584" title="006" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/006.jpg?w=584&#038;h=778" alt="" width="584" height="778" /></a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[One's a Wish... Two's a Kiss.....]]></title>
<link>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/03/ones-a-wish-twos-a-kiss/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:17:17 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
<guid>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/03/ones-a-wish-twos-a-kiss/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I made the following 2 cards yesterday, whilst chatting online with the girls on Stickam, and by the]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I made the following 2 cards yesterday, whilst chatting online with the girls on Stickam, and by the time I got down to the house, had my bath, sorted out my clothes for work today and downloaded photographs etc.. I just ran out of time <img src='http://s1.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>So here are the cards&#8230; and they were all made with the UIU challenge in mind <img src='http://s1.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' />  (Fran your a genius)!</p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/012.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3566" title="012" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/012.jpg?w=584&#038;h=778" alt="" width="584" height="778" /></a></p>
<p>I broke the sewing machine out yesterday too.. replaced the needle and stuck some new thread into it, and sorted out the tension <img src='http://s1.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Supplies List:-</p>
<ul>
<li>Medium Weight Chipboard</li>
<li>Acrylic Paint</li>
<li>Patterned Paper</li>
<li>Melon Seam Binding</li>
<li>15mm Light Pink foundation rose from WOC</li>
<li>Vintage Digital collage image from Etsy</li>
<li>Calico Fabric</li>
<li>Pink Cardstock</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/020.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3567" title="020" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/020.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>and onto the second card (well.. I actually made this one first <img src='http://s1.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' />   )</p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/014.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3568" title="014" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/014.jpg?w=584&#038;h=778" alt="" width="584" height="778" /></a></p>
<p>Supplies List :-</p>
<ul>
<li>Medium Weight Chipboard</li>
<li>Acrylic Paint, White &#38; Latte</li>
<li>Stampin Up Punches .. Word Window and Modern Label</li>
<li>K &#38; Company Patterned Paper</li>
<li>Lemon and Light Pink Cardstock</li>
<li>Digital vintage valentine collage image from Etsy</li>
<li>Cream Lace</li>
<li>Light Pink Seam Binding</li>
<li>Pink Rose 15mm from Wild Orchid Crafts</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/015.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3569" title="015" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/015.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[CC355 A Little Bashful Blue]]></title>
<link>http://laurenscraft.wordpress.com/2012/01/02/cc355-a-little-bashful-blue/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 07:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>laurenscraft</dc:creator>
<guid>http://laurenscraft.wordpress.com/2012/01/02/cc355-a-little-bashful-blue/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Hey Everyone, The New Year is really off to a great start!!! What have you been doing?? This card wa]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size:small;">Hey Everyone</span>, The New Year is really off to a great start!!! What have you been doing??</p>
<p>This card was made for the SCS Colour Challenge this week, A little Bashful Blue. Colors this week are <span style="color:lightblue;">BASHFUL BLUE</span>, <span style="color:royalblue;">NIGHT OF NAVY</span> and WHITE. The dessert this week is<em> glitter.</em></p>
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<p>OK so this is what I came up with, Navy, Sky Blue and White with a little bit of glitter down the body of the butterflies.</p>
<p>Hope you like it!!</p>
<p>LoveLaurenxx</p>
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<title><![CDATA[I Saw Three Ships...]]></title>
<link>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2011/12/18/i-saw-three-ships/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:41:56 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
<guid>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2011/12/18/i-saw-three-ships/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This afternoon/evening in the shed I made a gift box, 1} as next weeks project for Wild Orchid Craft]]></description>
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<p>This afternoon/evening in the shed I made a gift box, 1} as next weeks project for Wild Orchid Crafts and 2} as a decorative christmas box to give my mother in law her pressie on Christmas Day <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>It started out its life as a little green soap box and was then repurposed into a lovely wee gift box!</p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/0102.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3468" title="010" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/0102.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>I gave the whole thing a coat of gesso and then several coats of Antique Gold Acrylic Paint, I also stamped french script all over the box in Ranger Sepia Archical Ink.</p>
<p>Then I took some christmas sheet music paper and adhered it to the painted box with matt medium.</p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/011.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3469" title="011" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/011.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>The keyhole was given to me by my friend Deb who made some from polymer clay, I gave it a coat of gesso and then painted it with Antique Gold Paint and distressed it with Frayed Burlap distress ink&#8230; I used a little metal embelishment dragonfly  for the handle.</p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/017.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3470" title="017" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/017.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>WOC Products Used :-</p>
<ul>
<li>SK-000015 1 METRE A</li>
<li>NTIQUE GOLD SILK RIBBON (1.09 Yards)</li>
<li>JW-00020 13 MIXED METAL EMBELLISHMENTS</li>
<li>WD-00017 12 GOLD BABYS BREATH FLOWERS</li>
<li>BUD-013 100 OLD GOLD MULBERRY PAPER CLOSED ROSE BUDS &#8211; 4mm</li>
<li>FM-00431 25 2-TONE CHOCOLATE BROWN PAPER WILD ROSES 25mm</li>
<li>LL-00015 50 GREEN MULBERRY PAPER ROSE LEAVES &#8211; 15mm</li>
<li>EX-00040 50 &#8220;FLORAL FOUNDATIONS&#8221; BROWN TONE PAPER ROSES 20mm</li>
<li>FM-00209 20 DOVE GREY MULBERRY PAPER TRELLIS ROSES 35mm</li>
<li>CR-00018 6 GOLD CRYSTAL HEART (Chandeliers) ON GOLD STEMS</li>
<li>WDE-002 12 MIXED WOODEN BIRD, BUTTERFLY &#38; DRAGONFLY EMBELLISHMENTS</li>
<li>GT-00011 80 GRIT GOLD GERMAN GLASS GLITTER &#8211; 30 grams (1.05 oz US)</li>
<li>BO-00011 MIXED PASTEL BUTTONS &#8211; 30g (1oz US)</li>
<li>FM-00144 25 TAUPE MULBERRY PAPER ROSES 20mm</li>
</ul>
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<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/0132.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3472" title="013" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/0132.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
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<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/012.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3474" title="012" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/012.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>Thanks so much for popping in.. forgot to say&#8230; the tutorial on how I made this from start to finish is over on my Ustream Channel <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' />    The video will be up on Youtube tomorrow <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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<title><![CDATA[Christmas Rose Holiday Wreath]]></title>
<link>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2011/12/14/christmas-rose-holiday-wreath/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:20:39 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
<guid>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2011/12/14/christmas-rose-holiday-wreath/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I had a lovely evening up in the workshop tonight&#8230;  I finished off a project for work.. I blet]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I had a lovely evening up in the workshop tonight&#8230;  I finished off a project for work.. I blethered for a bit to Deb on Skype and then I made this project for Wild Orchid Crafts, the video will be up on Youtube tomorrow evening for it <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/0261.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3440" title="026" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/0261.jpg?w=584&#038;h=540" alt="" width="584" height="540" /></a></p>
<p>I had bought a sytrofoam/polystyrene ring at the weekend with a project like this in mind and I do love how it turned out.. the flowers remind me of winter roses <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>The supplies list is at the bottom of this post.</p>
<p>Sooo&#8230; first of all I wrapped the ring in florists tape&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/013.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3441" title="013" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/013.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>and then I took some flower petals and dabbed each one in the centre with Forrest Moss Distress Stain and gave it a blast with the heat gun&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/018.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3442" title="018" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/018.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>Then they were hot glued onto the polystyrene ring&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/020.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3443" title="020" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/020.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>I added a few prancing reindeers, green tone roses and some leaves to fill out the ring</p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/0221.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3444" title="022" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/0221.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>then added some lovely red seam binding and a little christmas charm to finish it off&#8230;..</p>
<p>Supplies List :-</p>
<ul>
<li>Polystyrene / Styrofoam ring</li>
<li>Florists Green Tape</li>
<li>CX-00005 100 Gold Holograhic Padded Reindeer</li>
<li>LL-00019 50 Green Mulberry Paper Ivy Leaves (the leaves I used are not available at the moment but the ones I have listed would be perfect!)</li>
<li>EX-00004 50 Floral Foundations Green Tone Mulberry Paper Roses 15mm</li>
<li>JW-00021 14 Mixed Christmas Metal Embelishments</li>
<li>SB-00032 Vintage Seam Binding Ribbon in Medoc</li>
<li>BM-0006 100 Mixed Brown / Cream Tone Bloom Set</li>
<li>Tim Holtz Distress Stain in Forrest Moss</li>
<li>LL-00029 50 2-Tone Mulberry Paper Rose Leaves 20mm</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/0261.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3440" title="026" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/0261.jpg?w=584&#038;h=540" alt="" width="584" height="540" /></a></p>
<p>Thanks so much for popping in <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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<title><![CDATA[A Little Slice of Christmas Sparkle]]></title>
<link>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2011/11/21/a-little-slice-of-christmas-sparkle/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:27:55 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
<guid>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2011/11/21/a-little-slice-of-christmas-sparkle/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Just as the title suggests there was a little slice of Chistmas sparkle going on in the workshop ton]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just as the title suggests there was a little slice of Chistmas sparkle going on in the workshop tonight <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/0022.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3381" title="002" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/0022.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>Supplies List :-</p>
<ul>
<li>Melissa Frances Patterned Paper</li>
<li>Accucut cake die that deb sent me <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </li>
<li>Silver Leaf Picks</li>
<li>Pearl Beads</li>
<li>Turquoise Foundation roses from Wild orchid Crafts</li>
<li>Stampin Up Pool Party Ink</li>
<li>Glossy accents and hot glue</li>
<li>Martha Sterwart crafts Sugar Cube Glitter</li>
<li>Irridescent Embossing Powder</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/004.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3382" title="004" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/004.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/007.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3383" title="007" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/007.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>Thanks for popping in &#8230; Sarah <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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<title><![CDATA[Vintage Snowman Tag]]></title>
<link>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2011/11/20/vintage-snowman-tag/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2011 22:41:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
<guid>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2011/11/20/vintage-snowman-tag/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve had a hectic weekend and it was nice just to head up to my wee workshop tonight and make]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ve had a hectic weekend and it was nice just to head up to my wee workshop tonight and make something <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/0101.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3377" title="010" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/0101.jpg?w=584&#038;h=778" alt="" width="584" height="778" /></a></p>
<p>Supplies used :-</p>
<ul>
<li>Sizzix Scalloped Tag Die</li>
<li>Versamagic Hint of Pesto Chalk Ink</li>
<li>Digital Collage Sheet from Etsy Seller &#8220;Photocube&#8221;</li>
<li>Gold and Green Seam Binding</li>
<li>Mulberry flowers, leaves and stamens from Wild Orchid Crafts</li>
<li>Snowflake Die</li>
<li>Stampin Up dazzling diamonds glitter</li>
<li>Stampin Up lucky limeade cardstock</li>
<li>scotch quick dry adhesive</li>
<li>Echo Park For the Record Patterned Paper</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/013.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3378" title="013" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/013.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Oh No You Didn't !]]></title>
<link>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2011/11/14/oh-no-you-didnt/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:46:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
<guid>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2011/11/14/oh-no-you-didnt/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A nice wee evening making cards   The first one I made wasn&#8217;t the best of cards (see bottom of]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A nice wee evening making cards <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' />    The first one I made wasn&#8217;t the best of cards (see bottom of post for a peek)  so I made another one <img src='http://s1.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Here&#8217;s the second card, love the colours, raspberry and lucky limeade green</p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/0031.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3372" title="003" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/0031.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>Supplies used :~</p>
<ul>
<li>5 x 5 Scalloped Edge White Card</li>
<li>GCD Studio Melody Ross Soul Food 12 x 12 Patterned Paper</li>
<li>Stampin Up Lucky Limeade Cardstock</li>
<li>Lime &#38; Pink Cotton Lace</li>
<li>Wild Orchid Crafts Lime Roses &#38; Olive Rhinestones</li>
<li>Prima Pink Cabbage Rose</li>
<li>Digital Download from Lisa&#8217;s Altered Art</li>
<li>Scortape,hotglue and stmapin up dimensional adhesive</li>
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<div>and here&#8217;s my first card lol</div>
<div><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/0053.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3374" title="005" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/0053.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></div>
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<title><![CDATA[Love Frame, A New Home &amp; A Speedy Recovery..]]></title>
<link>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2011/11/13/love-frame-a-new-home-a-speedy-recovery/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
<guid>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2011/11/13/love-frame-a-new-home-a-speedy-recovery/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I went for a swim this morning and it was great getting back into a routine again&#8230; it was also]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I went for a swim this morning and it was great getting back into a routine again&#8230; it was also great being able to head up to my workshop to make a few bits n bobs&#8230;</p>
<p>First up I needed to make a New Home card for my mother in law, its a week late, but since i&#8217;ve been busy helping out, I think i&#8217;m excused with the lateness of the card <img src='http://s1.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/0021.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3366" title="002" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/0021.jpg?w=584&#038;h=778" alt="" width="584" height="778" /></a></p>
<p>Its an easel card combining a couple of mat board accucut die cuts that deb sent me last week, combined with Stampin Up&#8217;s new Pool Party cardstock and ink.  The patterned paper is Melissa Frances 5th Avenue, Gorgeous flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts and some of my fav ruffle ribbon from May Arts..</p>
<p>Next I made a Speedy Recovery Card for my neighbour who, I found out today had fallen down her stairs in the house 4 weeks ago and is in a spinal unit and a major hospital, you could have knocked me down with a feather when I heard the news, so I made this card to pop through her door tonight for her hubby to take into her&#8230;</p>
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<p>This card uses stampin up cardstock for the base with a digital download image from Etsy store Made by Janet, followed up with some gorgeous seam binding and a hand stamped sentiment using 99p Studio G wooden stamps.</p>
<p>Then I decorated a little photo frame. I&#8217;m going to be putting a picture of my mum and dad in this and have it hanging here in my workshop..</p>
<p>Its a frame accucut die that my friend deb had bought and kindly sent me some cuts, she made some gorgeous halloween tree decorations using these and they turned out fab..</p>
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<p>The paper line I used on the frame is the K &#38; Company Julianne collection and some lovely wee roses from Wild Orchid Crafts.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Altered/Decorated Large Accucut Matchbox]]></title>
<link>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2011/11/09/altereddecorated-large-accucut-matchbox/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:59:48 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
<guid>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2011/11/09/altereddecorated-large-accucut-matchbox/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I had the day off work today, my son had a hospital visit this morning and when we got back home, I]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I had the day off work today, my son had a hospital visit this morning and when we got back home, I headed up to my workshop to finish off a project that I started last night <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Its a large matchbox diecut from Accucut and  I was lucky to receive some cuts of it from my friend Deb <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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<p>It is also my DT project for Wild Orchid Crafts this week, where I am showcasing their gorgeous cotton lace, silk ribbon and neutrals buttons <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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<p>I also used some gold silk material and neutral calico to cover the box</p>
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<p>I have filled the matchbox with Wild Orchid Crafts flowers, leaves and trims and will be giving this project away over on my Youtube Channel, to be in with a chance of winning, all you have to to is Subscribe to the Wild Orchid Crafts Youtube Channel and leave a comment on my video that features this project. <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' />   YT link is <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeohxsVrhPQ">here</a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Nice Threads!]]></title>
<link>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2011/11/07/nice-threads/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:03:13 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
<guid>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2011/11/07/nice-threads/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It was foggy and freezing cold outside this evening&#8230; but my workshop at the top of the garden]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It was foggy and freezing cold outside this evening&#8230; but my workshop at the top of the garden was cozy and warm.. so after dinner I headed up there and made a wee card..</p>
<p>Its an easel card using a couple of mat board diecut shapes, my friend Deb sent me it&#8217;s one of her nice die&#8217;s from Accucut.. <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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<p>Supplies List :~</p>
<ul>
<li>White and Pink Acrylic Paint</li>
<li>Holographic Embossing Powder and Versamark</li>
<li>Vintage Photo Distress Ink</li>
<li>Vintage Sheet Music Paper</li>
<li>Muslin and Fine Burlap</li>
<li>Vintage Lace</li>
<li>20mm Foundation Rose from WIld Orchid Crafts</li>
<li>Sewing Machine, Thread, Scortape and Glossy accents</li>
<li>Buttons and Linen Thread</li>
<li>Sassafrass Lass Sweetly Smitten 6 x 6 stack</li>
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<div>Thank you for popping in <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' />  Sarah</div>
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<title><![CDATA[Decorated Accucut Gift Box]]></title>
<link>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2011/11/06/decorated-accucut-gift-box/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 10:44:26 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
<guid>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2011/11/06/decorated-accucut-gift-box/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone&#8230; as promised here is the accucut gift box that I altered and embelished yesterday]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Everyone&#8230; as promised here is the accucut gift box that I altered and embelished yesterday <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' />     The Video is now up on Youtube <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6G_UjcNFLA">here</a></p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/005.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3344" title="005" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/005.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>I decided to take the pictures in the garden this morning as the sun was shining away <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/002.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3345" title="002" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/002.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/008.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3346" title="008" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/008.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>Wild Orchid Crafts Products used for this project :-</p>
<ul>
<li>FM-00336 Pink 2 Tone 25mm Tea Roses</li>
<li>EX-00018 Pink Tone 25mm Foundation Roses</li>
<li>LL-00030 2 Tone Mulberry Rose Leaves 30mm</li>
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<div>Thanks so much for popping by&#8230; Sarah <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </div>
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<title><![CDATA[WOC YT HOP ~ Holiday Halloween Cards]]></title>
<link>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2011/10/10/woc-yt-hop-holiday-halloween-cards/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 07:42:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
<guid>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2011/10/10/woc-yt-hop-holiday-halloween-cards/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone&#8230; Today on Youtube Wild Orchid Crafts are hosting a Holiday Card Theme Hop with eac]]></description>
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<p>Today on Youtube Wild Orchid Crafts are hosting a Holiday Card Theme Hop with each of the Design Team members creating handmade cards using wild orchid crafts products&#8230;</p>
<p>Natasha our co-ordinator is having a giveaway and to be eligible all you have to do is leave a comment on each of the DT members holiday card videos..<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iv-9xCHyQg&#38;feature=feedu"> instructions on this video</a> <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2I4JSBvaZU">Here is a link to my Youtube Video for the Hop Cards</a>.</p>
<p>Here are the cards that I made</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Shabby Chic Halloween Card]]></title>
<link>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2011/10/09/shabby-chic-halloween-card/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2011 18:21:54 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
<guid>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2011/10/09/shabby-chic-halloween-card/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[THE Ribbon Reel ~ Challenge #12 &#8211; Autumn Elegance. I really enjoy participating in the card ch]]></description>
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<p>I really enjoy participating in the card challenges over a the ribbon reel and the challenge for this fortnight is Autumn Elegance with the picture below as inspiration and the criteria set as &#8220;Orange, Neutrals and flowers&#8221; &#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/great_pumpkins.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3305" title="Great_Pumpkins" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/great_pumpkins.jpg?w=320&#038;h=400" alt="" width="320" height="400" /></a></p>
<p>And here is my take on the challenge&#8230; it&#8217;s a chipboard side easel card</p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/001.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3306" title="001" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/001.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>I painted the chipboard with oatmeal coloured acrylic paint, then layered it with a mixture of Muslin and stitched patterned paper and some raffia ruffles <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a href="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/0032.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3307" title="003" src="http://thehandmadecardblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/0032.jpg?w=584&#038;h=438" alt="" width="584" height="438" /></a></p>
<p>Supplies List :-</p>
<ul>
<li>Chipboard cut to measure 6&#8243; x 4&#8243;</li>
<li>Acrylic paint in white and Coffee, blended together</li>
<li>Muslin Fabric</li>
<li>Oatmeal Raffia Ribbon</li>
<li>Paper Doily painted with acrylic paint to match card base</li>
<li>Sassafras Lass Sweetly Smitten 6&#215;6 patterned paper</li>
<li>Melon Seam Binding and Cream crochet lace from the ribbon reel</li>
<li>Mulberry Flowers</li>
<li>Chipboard swirl</li>
<li>Yellow skeleton leaves</li>
<li>Digital Download from Etsy</li>
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<title><![CDATA[Shabby Chic Notepad]]></title>
<link>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2011/10/02/shabby-chic-notepad/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:28:41 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
<guid>http://thehandmadecardblog.wordpress.com/2011/10/02/shabby-chic-notepad/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I made this little altered shabby chic notepad in the workshop this evening&#8230; still experiencin]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I made this little altered shabby chic notepad in the workshop this evening&#8230; still experiencing internet connection problems up there, so i&#8217;ll be getting my hubby to try and fix it for me <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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<p>There&#8217;s a few layers of muslin, music sheet paper, seam binding and laces <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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