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Thursday, February 12, 2015

Textured Golden Anniversary Card



Today's card is a celebration of love - 50 years of it to be exact. It was an order from a friend who wanted something 'simple but touchy feely' as the lady in the couple it is intended for has very poor eyesight. So I concentrated on texture...



 I've used a linen embossed card for the card base - it's really heavy (300gsm) and is lovely to work with. On a raised square of the same card, I've used some gorgeous dull gold textured wallpaper (a sample from a DIY shop that cost about £40 a roll!) and added a wooden heart coated in white glitter. The sentiment is computer generated using Tempus Sans font and matted using the same wallpaper.

Is it 'too' simple? I don't know... but I'm really pleased with the way it feels!

I've entered this into the following challenges:

As You Like It Challenge - CAS or Fussy? Definitely CAS - I love the clean lines and graphic feel to CAS cards - even my attempts at the 'fussy/floral/layered' cards are CAS!
Crafting For All Seasons - Have A Heart
CASology - Love
Papertake Weekly - Hearts and/or Flowers
Craft For The Craic - Anniversary
Muse - card inspiration

 
 

Thanks for looking!

Sharon
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14 comments:

  1. Craft-E-PlaceThursday, 12 February 2015 at 22:43:00 GMT

    Stunningly beautiful! Love it.
    Elaine

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  2. ArdythFriday, 13 February 2015 at 13:56:00 GMT

    Ooh, this would work for Muse Card Challenge, too, if you want! I love the simplicity of this, enhanced with that gorgeous colour and texture! So glad you joined us at CASology this week!

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  3. MargaretFriday, 13 February 2015 at 17:59:00 GMT

    This is beautiful - and certainly not too simple!

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  4. GaylynnFriday, 13 February 2015 at 21:13:00 GMT

    I really like this with the small square. Sweet card. Found via Muse. :)

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  5. Jenni's JemsSaturday, 14 February 2015 at 15:33:00 GMT

    I think you have met all the requirements to make a really beautiful CAS card !! x

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  6. I Card EveryoneSaturday, 14 February 2015 at 16:22:00 GMT

    I think you were channeling your inner Ardyth here, Sharon... really wonderful! Thanks for playing cards with me at Muse!!
    =] Michele

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  7. AnonymousSunday, 15 February 2015 at 05:05:00 GMT

    Beautiful! Love all that texture you've incorporated! Its really gorgeous!

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  8. Cornelia (fun stamping)Sunday, 15 February 2015 at 15:13:00 GMT

    Very cool, all those textures! Happy belated Valentine's Day to you!

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  9. StempelomiSunday, 15 February 2015 at 17:19:00 GMT

    ovely CAS card and great take on the musecard!

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  10. Jacquie SouthasSunday, 15 February 2015 at 18:31:00 GMT

    Not too simple at all - perfectly CAS! Love the textures.

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  11. Carol S.Monday, 16 February 2015 at 18:37:00 GMT

    Great CAS card. Thanks for joining us at Crafting For All Seasons. Carol S. DT

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  12. UnknownTuesday, 17 February 2015 at 01:03:00 GMT

    very pretty! great take on the MUSE challenge!!!!!

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  13. cotnobTuesday, 17 February 2015 at 17:53:00 GMT

    This is a fabulous card, such an elegant design.
    Thank you for joining us at Crafting for all seasons.
    Pauline
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  14. TandiArtFriday, 27 February 2015 at 23:49:00 GMT

    Beautiful and simple!. Thank you for taking part in CFTC challenge. Hugs! Sylwia DT

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