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Friday 11 May 2012

A garden full of mannequins.................

Evening everyone......and what a beautiful evening it is too, for a change. Welcome to my new followers and thanks so much for popping by to see what I've been up to.
I would like to say a huge 'Thank You' to Mimi Dibble and her blog, for featuring me and my last creation.....you can find the article on Mimi's blog
http://thescrapinator5000.weebly.com
  
Well, what a really busy week it's been in my little craft room, 45 cards made so far. Lots of 'batch' cards and a special order for a new customer, which I'm showing you now.  This customer phoned one day, after receiving one of my cards and asked for a special card to be made for a female aquaintance for her 50th birthday.......He gave me a few 'themes' to choose from ...... shoes (she has over 200 pairs apparently), handbags, at least 40, cupcakes etc etc....the list was looooonnnnnng. This lady also has a garden full of mannequins, (!) soooooo here is what I came up with........



I started with an 8" x 8" scalloped card, which a swiped over in 3 directions with Tattered Rose distress inkpad.
I then stamped and heat embossed the background and edges (used loads of embossing powder-Cosmic Shimmer, of course).
The mannequin stamps are from Creative Expressions too (who else?  I love their products! )



 Here is a close-up of one of the embossed corners .
The ribbon is my lovely metallic wired stuff, but it's
running low....eeeeek!
Freshwater pearls are from my jewellery stash.
I decided not to put number 50 on, as it would spoil the 'shabby chic' effect.  I haven't even put Happy Birthday, as I couldn't find a spare inch.... haha



Well, what do you think?    Please leave a comment, I love reading them xxx 

It's Alan's birthday tomorrow so I might be late posting tomorrow night, until then......x

I'm entering this card in the 'DECOUPAGE' challenge at        http://www.craftybloggersnetwork.blogspot.co.uk/

16 comments:

  1. Loving this new shabby chic style from you Barbara. Gorgeous card xx

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  2. AWESOME!!!!! I love this very much and that is a set of stamps that I need to get for myself. I love that ribbon and those pearls are gorgeous.

    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  3. This is such a gorgeous card,love the bodyforms.xxx

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  4. The ribbon and pearl detail in the corner is amazing - love it
    Kate
    xx

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  5. wow this is stunning love it also really love the sentiment hugs linda x

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  6. For one who said she didn't like shabby chic, thought it always looked dirty. You are doing a grand job. xxxxx

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  7. Another lovely pink and gold combination! I'm sure your customer and the recipient will be delighted! x

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  8. Lovely, lovely, lovely card I am sure she will love it Barbara .
    Eileen xx

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  9. Barbara this is STUNNING what a beautiful creation well done Hugs Elaine

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  10. WOW! This is amazingly beautiful, the colours and the images are fab and the pearls and scrunched ribbon are the perfect finishing touches, REALLY REALLY love it
    Lindsay xx

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  11. this is beautiful! x
    I love it x

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  12. OMG hun this is amazing... LOOOOOVVEEEE it xoxox and BIIIIGGG HUGS ;-) xxxx

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  13. What a beautiful card, just love the colours, the whole thing is just so pretty.
    Shirley xx

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  14. What a beautiful card I love all the different textures xx

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