Thursday 3 July 2014

Creative Expressions Thursday

Hi Everyone

It is Thursday so It is Creative Expressions day of course and I have a little card I created using last  months set of DT items so as I missed a day this month I thought I would show one more and use some of this next months things for next week.
So without further ado here it is,

 So You can see I used a couture creations embossing folder called The Harmony collection, Lighthouse. Of course we had all those lovely seaside images for stamps so this embossing folder came with them.
I embossed some milk card stock and inked it with Vintage photo and a little Walnut stain on the edges mainly to bring out the embossing from the folder but also to draw the eye in to the centre.
I added a piece of Burlap to the bottom and I had recently brought this string which I think looks like rope as it comes wrapped around itself like is is on the card. so I let it snake itself round and glued it where it sat.
 Here is a bit closer so you can see I also added a little Anchor button to the rope too.
 I stamped my sentiment from the Grande sentiments from CE and cut it our by hand creating a ribbon fork and matting it onto some Plum card and cutting it out by hand with a tiny border. I added it to the card with a bow or bend in the middle to give it a lift off the card  and added another little metal button from my stash.  I also rounded the corners of the embossed card on the top before mounting it onto Plum card them milk and a last matt of plum to finish the card.
 Here is another view so you can see that one set of layers is on foam and the dimension of the items on the card too.
And a last full view.

This is quite masculine in its feel isn't it but You could easily add some ribbon and a nice bow at the bottom with a nice ribbon rose or some pearls or sparkle and voila its instantly more girly , I like cards that can morph into either sex , especially if you keep the sentiment pretty generic.

Well I hope you like today's card and you have a great Thursday.

Hugs

Kim 
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26 comments:

  1. Hi Kim,
    Hope you are doing ok and the foot and ankle are making progress.
    Yes , this would be a great masculine card but as you say change the colours and the rope to ribbon and you would pretty it up!
    I must use my embossing folders a bit more , sometimes I forget!
    XxxRuth

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    1. Hi Ruth
      I think we all sometimes forget what stash we have until we have a little (or Big) turnout then we try the next thing for a while before we decide to stash it all away again and get somethig new haha.
      I have lots of embossing folders but I never really reach for them unless i use them for my DT or show work either Ruth.
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  2. Morning Kim
    WOW this card is stunning, yes a great masculine card, but could be changed for a ladies card.
    Love the Anchor buttons - where can we purchase these
    Hugs
    Carol x

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    1. Hi Carol my lovely
      I am glad you liked it , the buttons I think i got from ebay but they do something very siilar at hobbycraft in packs of 4 for a couple of pound. I will find you some but (remind me youknow what I am like).

      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  3. Hi Kim. Love this card, the embossing folder is gorgeous. This perfect for the men or the "non flowery" ladies as it is and as you say, add a bow etc. for the other sea loving ladies : ) Take care.

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    1. Hi Mrs b
      Glad you liked this one, I love doing male cards I dunno why I think it is the challenge of it all haha
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  4. This is a beautiful card kim I saw some wallpaper yesterday in a room that had just been done it was very similar to this pattern not the same of course but I thought that would ale a brill card I'm always doing that. So this card inspires me What you have done with the stamps is fab as you say a bow and a colour change any lady would be over the moon to have this. Sorry I've gone on a bit but I love it Don't forget to rest when you can love you kim nana June xxxxxxxxxxxxx

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    1. Hi Nana
      I love using wallpaper samples for cards, I used to do that if I was in one of the DIY stores and see a patter I like take a sample which you are allowed to do and get the matchin emulsion paint test pot and there you go ready make altered art at its best.
      Nana you never go on I could happily listen to you all day honetly you are so warm and very special, fel free to talk as log as you want via here or email. Im always here for you my dear.
      Love to you
      Kim xxx

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  5. Hi Kim
    Great idea for a mans card, love how you've inked the edges so that the lighthouse appears to be bathed in light and the anchor buttons are perfect
    Best wishes, Pat

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    1. Hi Pat
      I am so pleased you like the ink work, I love to do that type of ink when you really draw attention to another object etc. Well done you for knowing where I was going with it.
      Glad you liked the buttons they were very cheap, but I love my details haha
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  6. Rose in Chester3 July 2014 at 11:00

    Hi Kim,
    great card, so easy to do. I wouldn't have known what to do with the embossing folder - you have great imagination.
    As you say, perfect for a masculine card.
    And like Brucie said .............. keeeeeep elevating!
    Hugs, Rose

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    1. Hi Rosey rose
      Yup this one was a real easy one . Thankyou sometimes It is a challenge when you are sent things youwouldnt normally buy but it stretches the mind and I am all for stepping out of the box . lol Did brucie say keep elevating i thought it was nice to see you , to see you ......

      haha
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  7. Hi Kim, A lovely nautical card, loving the colours you have used, I also love the 'anchor' button, it's ideal for this card.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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    1. Hi Patricia
      looks like I am gonna be sending all anchor buttons haha everyone like them.
      Patricia when you get a minute can you email me your address again I have a little something for you my dear.
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  8. Evening Kim, great card for a man, I'm always on the look out for more masculine ideas as they always seem so much harder to find inspiration for. Hope you are keeping well.

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    1. Hi Stephanie
      I love doing male cards. I really find them easy, the ones I struggle with are teen cards. I am rubbsh at them lol
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  9. Hi Kim, very lovely card, great vintage feel to it. Love the embossing folder. Bx

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    1. Hi Bridget
      I thought it was a little vintage which is my absolute fav thing with shabby chiq. yummy
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  10. Hi Kim, this is a Stunning Card. I love the Colours you have used I really love The Embossing Folder from Couture Creations, I love how you always add textures to your Cards and today adding the Rope at the bottom this is a fabulous Card with a wonderful Nautical Theme just love it. Thanks for sharing.
    Take Great Care I hope your resting
    Love and Hugs
    From Sam x

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    1. Hi Sam
      Thank you so much for all your kind words Sam as always. Lovely to see you and read your kind comments as always.
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  11. This is a lovely card and a great masculine embossing folder Kim. The neutral shades go really well with the plum card and I love the way you have lifted part of the banner up from the background and the added embellishments which complement the card perfectly. Hope the swelling in your foot is fast improving now. x

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    1. Hi Pat
      I liked this one too once it was done but I was a bit bewildered when i first saw the folder I must admit.
      You know i love my plum card haha.I like to do that with banners just raise them in the middle it really does add something to any card, especially if it is poking out from under flowers say.
      Thank you for all your kind wishes.
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  12. Lovely embossing folder and the inking around the edge really makes it pop As much as I love the lighthouse I can only think of one person in my life that I could send it to - my dad.he lives on the coast So I couldn't justify buying something like this as I don't sell my cards But the concept is stunning

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    1. Hi Karen
      Hope you are ok and enjoying the warmer weather. We really must get that cuppa , how about next week after the show is out of the way after the 13th I willhave a little time?
      email me when is best.
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  13. Hi Kim, a great embossing folder. Love the colouring. Really useful for mens cards.Hope your ankle is getting better. Take care love Beryl xx

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    1. Hi Beryl
      Thanks so much, I enjoyed colouring it too.
      Thank you for your kind words as always
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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