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Saturday, February 02, 2013

You're a Star !

There's 2nd birthday celebrations at Less Is More this week - I cannot believe my favourite challenge blog has been running for two years! However my heart sank a little when I saw the challenge...
Kraft & Kreme
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Not possessing any kraft card whatsoever, I had to improvise - a manila folder to the rescue! Using cream linen card as a base, I cut a smaller square piece of folder and rounded the corners then die cut a star into it. The trellis effect is made by using strips of a Sissix circles die taped under the star. The kraft folder is mounted onto the base with foam pads with a further piece of folder under the star emphasising the pattern.



This was way out of my comfort zone - I just don't usually make cards like this but I'm surprised how much I like the result.
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18 comments:

  1. KathykSaturday, 2 February 2013 at 12:16:00 GMT

    WELL DONE on such a splendid improv - fab card

    Kathyk

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  2. EileenSaturday, 2 February 2013 at 14:00:00 GMT

    I'm not surprised you like the result it looks beautiful. I love your CAS cards and this is one of the best
    Eileen x

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  3. AnonymousSaturday, 2 February 2013 at 14:56:00 GMT

    fantastic card, love the creative use of both a manilla envelope and the trellis stare.

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  4. ChrissieSaturday, 2 February 2013 at 20:21:00 GMT

    I'm so glad you took up our challenge, this is simply fab...incredibly resourceful too!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Less is More

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  5. AnnaSaturday, 2 February 2013 at 21:34:00 GMT

    that's cute!

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  6. SkyeSunday, 3 February 2013 at 01:22:00 GMT

    Terrific card. Very creative

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  7. Neets BSunday, 3 February 2013 at 08:39:00 GMT

    Wow, what a great card. I'm still trying to find inspiration from my limited stock, hopefully later today a creation will appear! :)

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  8. AndreaSunday, 3 February 2013 at 10:30:00 GMT

    so simple, so beautiful

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  9. Jenni's JemsSunday, 3 February 2013 at 11:41:00 GMT

    This is fabulou, that star is so eyecatching and love the idea of using a folder what a clever idea! x

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  10. LynneSunday, 3 February 2013 at 14:44:00 GMT

    What a great card. Love what you`ve done with the star and well done improvising with the kraft.
    Lynne xxx

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  11. AnonymousSunday, 3 February 2013 at 15:24:00 GMT

    Fanatastic!
    xx

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  12. VivSunday, 3 February 2013 at 16:58:00 GMT

    Ingenious! Love it - the star is fab!

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  13. GinaASunday, 3 February 2013 at 17:58:00 GMT

    Your pattern inside the star is very ingenious, love the effect.

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  14. ElaineSunday, 3 February 2013 at 21:03:00 GMT

    It's a great card - love how to filled in the star with another diecut!!

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  15. Gillian RMonday, 4 February 2013 at 12:46:00 GMT

    Fabulous card, its great how inventive you can be when you have to. The star looks amazing

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  16. SusanMonday, 4 February 2013 at 18:03:00 GMT

    I LOVE how that sizzix die looks behind that star! Great job on this card...even if you did have to use a manilla folder...the results are fabulous!

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  17. Jen NelsonTuesday, 5 February 2013 at 07:56:00 GMT

    sharon this is fab! i love the design behind the aperture and i might just have to case this idea!!

    Sorry for the late visit this week... Thanks for joining us for the 2nd birthday celebrations!
    Jen xx
    "Less Is More"

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  18. Vicky HayesTuesday, 5 February 2013 at 11:24:00 GMT

    What a resourceful lady you are Sharon! The card looks great with the manilla layer and your clever star. Vicky x

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