Friday 6 September 2013

Astrid's ICAD swap - Part 1

Hello there my lovely followers - its great to have you here on this cool, rainy day!  I'm actually quite pleased its raining as I've been able to stay indoors and play without feeling a bit guilty!  I joined up to Astrid's ICAD swap and this is my first card and holder which has now been received so I can show it here.  The second one is on its way to Germany so will appear at a later date.  Great idea Astrid, I really enjoyed making these.

Here's the actual Index Card which is 5" x 3" so gives a bit more space than an ATC. I made mine from mountboard so I could slosh a bit more texture onto it without it buckling.  I embossed the dragonfly in gold first of all and that resisted the sprays of Dylusion Blue and White and Perfect Pearls Biscotti which gave it a lovely sheen not quite visible in the picture.  The swirl was made with grunge paste through a stencil and then rubbed with some treasure gold.  I adore that Jane stamp from the Oxford Impressions set Jane's Garden so you will see it a lot here but I liked the added texture on her dress done with some acrylic paint and squared mesh.  Tiny bees, a lovely sentiment and a brass corner to finish.  Then onto the cover:


This is the front and I don't know how I did it but each time I managed to get the opening on the wrong side!!  I must have dyslexic fingers I reckon but I was still pleased with the way it turned out.  Isn't that bird just gorgeous?  Some lovely old papers I managed to use on this and the edge was cut with a TH on the edge scroll die then rubbed with several colours of gilding wax for a metallic look.  Here's the back of the cover:

Some lovely lace with added pearls and a butterfly in recognition of my swap partner Alison who goes by the blog name of Butterfly.  I'm sure you all know her!

The inside was kept fairly simple with a little pocket to hold the card but again using those lovely papers I've had for such a long time:


And that's it.  Thanks for visiting and I hope you are having a better day weatherwise but if not, enjoying some crafting time like me.  Hugs, Margie xx

8 comments:

  1. Yes, and I can vouch for the fact that it's even lovelier in real life! Thank you so much, Margie.
    Alison xx

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  2. This is beautiful, Margie! Your card is on it's way, mailed Tuesday. I hope you find it in your mail box soon!

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  3. Wow, what a beautiful mixed media ICAD. Now i'm verrrrry curious, what's on my way. Feels like having christmas in a few days. (:o)

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  4. Hi Margie, your ICAD and holder are gorgeous, the colours are just amazing and I love that Jane stamp and the bird is just beautiful. Love how you added the butterfly - very appropriate indeed! Hugs, Anne x

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  5. Wonderful Margie - Such a pretty ICAD and what a lovely envelope to put it in.
    sandy

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  6. I can see why you love her Margie she looks adorable as does the dragonfly. Lovely tonal colour scheme everything just looks delightful.

    Crafty hugs from Shirl x x

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  7. That beautiful and bold blue works gorgeously with Jane and that wonderful dragonfly.
    Lucky recipient to receive one of your creations.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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