and I'm working all weekend - Booo! Hiss!!
However, before I go I must show my card for our challenge at Bah! Humbug! This week our theme is Fabric. Hmm, something a little different and maybe more challenging perhaps. I had so many thoughts for this including altering one of my thousands of bags for life into something far more Christmassy, but in the end I decided to make a card for a crafting friend.
My original idea was to use an organza bag as part of the card and fill it with charms for her to use in her craft projects, but the bags I had were either too big or too small so in the end the bag has just one item in it - a wine glass charm ring. This way she can either use it on a glass or pull it apart and use the tiny corkscrew (how cute is that?) and beads on cards, etc. I think she will love it.
To attach the bag I punched two holes in the front of the card and then threaded and tied the bag strings inside. Then I added a ribbon to jazz up the front and hide the fact I made the holes too big - must do better next time!
I matt and layered the other papers on top after cutting an apperture in the front of each one and added a die cut frame to draw the eye to the focal point of the bag. Bling and silver peel offs and sentiment finish the card off.
Other challenges...
- C.R.A.F.T Challenge - Unusual Christmas Card
- Charisma - Snowflakes
Have a good weekend everyone whether you are working or playing - it's all good!
Ann xxx
14 comments:
This is just gorgeous Ann, I hope work isn't too stressful
Beryl x
This is lovely Ann. It's a beautiful colour and such a delightful gift for you friend. Kate x
This is a fab design and a really great idea! Thanks for joining us at Charisma Cardz this week!
Hi,
Beautiful card and beautiful colours.Congratulations !
Thanks for joining us at Charisma Cardz Challenges this week.
Hugs from France.
Catherine.
How very clever of you, Ann! This turned out beautifully and the little wine charm is so fab! I'm so sorry to have missed another of the challenges last week. Crafting has been hard for me recently and here the holiday is almost upon us. Hope to do better. So sorry your weekend will be filled with work. xxD
SUPER CARD, THANKS FOR PLAYING ALONG WITH OUR UNUSUAL CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE AT CRAFT X CAROL
Hi Ann, Beautiful card love the colour the the bag with the charm its so cute:) Sandra H
I also had a gazillion ideas for this challenge but bad time management meant I had to plump for a simple and quick again ... sigh ...
Love this idea of a card and charm gift and especially LOVE that teeny weeny corkscrew although it's a bit too dinky to open any of my bottles lol! Another wonderful project and brilliant idea that I may 'borrow' sometime. *wink*
Luv'n'Stuff
Max
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That is gorgeous Ann, I love the colour and I love the Idea
Trish xx
Really great idea Ann, love the cute little corkscrew charm. Debs xx
A beautiful card Ann and I really love the idea of the gift bag. The corkscrew charm is so cute.
Lovely wintry card :)
Thanks so much for playing along at Charisma Cardz this week,
hugs
xxalisonxx
lovely card and thanks for sharing with us at Craft this week
Love the design - card and mini gift in one!
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