tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17747174315778615352024-03-13T16:37:39.575-07:00Claudia's CardsA nice pink blog just for cards...Claudia Hemmingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02831011647647631803noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1774717431577861535.post-4971135419298887312016-12-14T07:11:00.000-08:002016-12-14T07:11:00.290-08:00Cream and Deep Red Birthday CardNot really my own design, this one. I saw a card like this online a while ago and loved it, so I wanted to do something similar. <br />
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Claudia Hemmingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02831011647647631803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1774717431577861535.post-50662187966842813752016-08-12T04:26:00.002-07:002016-08-12T04:27:32.944-07:00Anniversary Love Birds<div abp="126">
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Claudia Hemmingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02831011647647631803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1774717431577861535.post-80658709885599360082016-06-30T05:17:00.000-07:002016-06-30T05:17:01.686-07:00Cream Roses Wedding Card<div abp="888">
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My dad loves owls, so I made him this collage card for Father's Day. The background is olive green cardstock embossed in a woodgrain embossing folder. The collage pieces were cut freehand from scraps of patterned papers, and the colours enhanced with distress inks. Simple but cute! </div>
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Now that I've mastered how to do this fold, I'll definitely do some more for other occasions. Decorating all the little panels was fun. Sabrina Radeck's original design and the (excellent) step-by-step tutorial for the cutting/scoring/folding the double side stepper are both <a abp="213" href="http://glimmercraft.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/double-sided-step-card-tutorial.html">here</a>.</div>
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Claudia Hemmingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02831011647647631803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1774717431577861535.post-23996355495560413042016-03-10T01:00:00.000-08:002016-03-26T03:57:08.035-07:00Mother's Day and Spring Birthday<div abp="1351">
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I wanted to use my watercolour paintings on some notelets, so I scanned the best of my paintings, cropped the image and added a simple sentiment, then printed them onto watercolour printing paper. Once printed, I double-matted onto co-ordinating cardstocks. </div>
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I forgot to post this back in September but I really enjoyed making this fun and easy gatefold card. Cards for younger men can be difficult but this is perfect for anyone who likes to play or watch darts. </div>
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Claudia Hemmingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02831011647647631803noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1774717431577861535.post-61801340486718950942016-01-24T00:56:00.000-08:002016-01-24T00:56:16.058-08:0090th Birthday Card<div abp="629">
A neighbour asked me to make a 90th birthday card for her mum. I used white and lavender pearlescent papers, flat-back pearls and silver mirri card, for a really soft, shimmery effect. I used glitter stickers for the numbers. Quite traditional and feminine, I think.</div>
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Claudia Hemmingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02831011647647631803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1774717431577861535.post-89623511012850748592015-09-14T00:00:00.000-07:002015-09-16T01:57:25.046-07:00Pretty New Home CardThis card is based on one I saw while browsing online for ideas and inspiration. It's made from scratch using just plain coloured cardstock. I drew a template for the basic shape, then used punches, die cuts and embossing folders to decorate it. I finished with a hand-written sentiment. It's not a folded card, by the way - it has a little stand on the back, with a panel to write the greeting on. <br />
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Claudia Hemmingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02831011647647631803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1774717431577861535.post-69201071712876985052015-08-24T06:03:00.000-07:002015-08-26T04:47:15.285-07:00Pink and Kraft Birthday CardFirst time I've used Kraft card with pink, and I think it's a really fresh, modern combination. I just used some scraps of patterned papers, a stamped greeting, a few die-cut flowers and some ribbon and gems. <br />
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Claudia Hemmingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02831011647647631803noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1774717431577861535.post-10787721654676296972015-08-20T05:59:00.000-07:002015-08-26T04:46:33.363-07:00Wedgewood Blue Birthday CardA simple but pretty summer birthday card. Just some patterned paper, paper flowers and die cut elements. <br />
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Claudia Hemmingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02831011647647631803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1774717431577861535.post-62792648446148578382015-08-16T05:52:00.003-07:002015-08-18T02:19:05.643-07:00Birthday Cards for Younger MenAfter a very long break, I'm back to blogging! <br />
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Here's a couple of custom-made easel cards for younger men. I made these for my two brothers-in-law, who are both into music. I found images of an iPod and vintage record online, and used a graphics program to put a photo of the recipient to the iPod screen and add personal messages to the iPod screen and the centre of the record. I then cut out the pictures and teamed them with patterned paper, holographic cardstock, and punched 'Happy Birthday' greetings (using a really useful Martha Stewart border punch). It's difficult to make cards which are 'hip' enough for younger men, so I'm pleased with how these turned out.<br />
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<br />Claudia Hemmingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02831011647647631803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1774717431577861535.post-4861354223577821382014-03-24T00:32:00.001-07:002015-08-16T05:36:39.046-07:00Floral Mother's Day Card<div abp="127">
So I'm back after a very long break from blogging! I've been busy moving house and sorting out my new craft room (which you can see <a abp="370" href="http://claudiasartlife.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/new-house-new-studio.html">here</a> if you're interested). It's all sorted now and I'm really enjoying having my own space. I've been busy doing all sorts of crafty stuff in there, including lots of card making. Here's a really simple floral one for Mother's Day. </div>
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Claudia Hemmingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02831011647647631803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1774717431577861535.post-63022450334641576572013-04-09T04:56:00.000-07:002013-04-09T08:38:44.812-07:00Pop-up Piano CardI saw a picture of a pop-up piano card online while I was searching for something else and thought it was a lovely idea, so I made my own (slightly simplified) version...<br />
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Claudia Hemmingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02831011647647631803noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1774717431577861535.post-71636964240749072232013-04-09T04:53:00.001-07:002015-08-16T05:37:13.452-07:00Bright and Cheerful Easter Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Claudia Hemmingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02831011647647631803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1774717431577861535.post-19703991095959290632012-12-07T02:34:00.001-08:002012-12-07T02:35:48.486-08:00More Christmas Cards...Here are some more of this year's festive creations...<br />
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Firstly my attempt at Nordic/Scandinavian style...</div>
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Then a classic Christmas tree with a turquoise twist....</div>
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Simple but luxurious Christmas card using spellbinders Layered Poinsettia dies and a frame embossing folder.</div>
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