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I have been crafting since May 2008, when in desperation to find an unusual birthday card for my Mum, I gave up looking in the shops and decided to have a go at making my own. I soon realised that crafting is addictive and I haven't brought a card since. In 2011 I completed my certificate in papercrafting as a result of the work I did as part of the course I started entering challenges on line and in magazines. I applied for design teams and also started making samples for Ooh La La Creations for their shows on Create and Craft. I have now completed my Diploma in professional crafting and most recently been runner up in the Papercrafter of the Year 2013 a competition run by Papercraft essentials magazine, I don't have a particular style I like to use elements from lots of styles and techniques, although I do love all things vintage. In 2014 I started to move more towards scrapbooking to take care of the huge family archive of photographs that were stored in my attic. I have continued cardmaking and Scrapbooking through 2015 and 2016 but have also become interested in off the page projects. I hope to be able focus on these in the future.

Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Something Old, Something New

Something Borrowed, Something Blue...or so the saying goes. I used this as the basis for my design for this weeks challenge at CD Sunday, where love is most definitely in the air with the challenge being weddings.



I used Crafty Catz a touch of Steampunk CD - I wanted to something a bit different so decided to mix Steampunk with Shabby Chic ( something New well it is for me anyway). As well as the strong male themed colours this particular CD also has a lovely pastel colour pallet so not only did I use the image from the CD but also the backing papers.

My something old is the rusty metal heart in the bottom left hand corner not only is it old but it is something that I have had in my stash for years and I had forgotten all about it until I was having a sort out this week.

The something borrowed are the flowers which were made for another project entirely but they seemed to go so well that I had to make some more for the other project. - They are from the flower sheet on the Debbi Moore Deco Rome CD.

Something Blue - well the backing paper has a really pale blue tinge to it, and just to make sure the text is in blue and two of the flowers are blue.

Inside I used more of the backing papers and some die cut hearts,


I am entering this into the following challenges.
http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ - Bingo I chose punches/die cuts, sentiment and flowers
http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything Goes
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/- Floral delights
http://onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - Flower Power 
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything Goes 
http://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - Weddings
http://twistedtuesdaychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ _ Free for All 


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14 comments:

  1. Christine7 May 2013 at 19:53

    This is beautiful Alli, I love your take on our theme this week. Lovely image and a good mix of Steampunk & Shabby Chic. Your flowers are gorgeous. Thanks for joining us again this week.
    Christine xx
    CD Sunday DT

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  2. Unknown7 May 2013 at 20:57

    Wow, this is interesting... She almost gives me shivers with her look!
    Love the inside of a card!

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  3. Beryl8 May 2013 at 09:08

    Absolutely stunningly beautiful Alli. Terrific design and great combination of elements.
    Thank you for joining in the 'Wedding' theme at CD Sunday.
    Beryl xx
    CD Sunday DT

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  4. sue-b8 May 2013 at 10:06

    Lovely Alli, i'm a big steampunk fan so that will do it for me . Thanks for joining use this week .
    sue-b xx
    CD Sunday DT

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  5. Mistys Mum8 May 2013 at 10:28

    A beautiful card Alli & I love the way you built in all the items in the saying. The image is stunning.
    Gloria
    GDT for May on CD Sunday

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  6. Sue's Crafty Corner8 May 2013 at 12:12

    This is gorgeous Alli, a very different take on the theme for this week. The flowers match beautifully, I love it. Thanks for joining in at CD Sunday this week.

    Sue T x
    CD Sunday DT

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  7. ScrappyHappyMommy8 May 2013 at 12:57

    This is stunning. Thanks for joining us this week at Craft Your Passion for our "Floral Delights" challenge.
    Anita
    DT CYP
    http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.ca

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  8. Carol8 May 2013 at 23:25

    Love Steampunk here too. Lovely take on the theme Alli and thanks for joining in with us again.
    Carol x
    CD Sunday DT

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  9. ladyjanet_5610 May 2013 at 22:18

    I love you're beautiful card, layout, colour palette and finishing touches thank you for joining us at OSCC. Janet

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  10. Miradormakings11 May 2013 at 15:41

    Beautiful design and love the image. Thank you for joining us at Challenges 4 Everybody.

    Joan x

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  11. Jocelyn11 May 2013 at 18:49

    Great take on the theme and love all the flowers.
    Jocelyn x
    CD Sunday DT

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  12. Sandy12 May 2013 at 13:27

    Such a cute card.. Thanks for joining us at Challenges 4 Everybody. Good Luck!!
    Sandy :) DT

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  13. Cazro12 May 2013 at 18:41

    Ah! A steampunk wedding, excellent and interestingly different. A great card. Thanks for sharing with us at CD Sunday Challenges. Good Luck. Caz DT

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  14. Purple Crazy13 May 2013 at 17:11

    Fabulous card Alli, the mix works well, thanks for sharing at CD Sunday x

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