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Tuesday, 24 January 2012

A study of wisdom......

How gorgeous are these wise owls?

This is an A5 card for an elderly and much loved uncle who was once as wise as they are but is now, sadly, in residential care. However, he is safe and well cared for and I know that he will most definitely appreciate this Birthday card which has been handcrafted with love.
Resource - Materials - Method

Jem's Designs Cardz 4 Men - 3 cd set
Cryogen White card from Craft Creations
Gold Mirri Board
Gold peel offs
Finger-lift tape
3d foam tape
Pinflair glue
I imported the elements from the cd that Iwould be working with into my MCS graphics programme and printed an A5 background and two different sized toppers. Using the crop tool I picked a piece of colour from the topper and created a border strip and a background for my sentiment tag, onto which I printed my text and then cutting it with a Spellbinder die - Label A.
It was then a simple case of edging the main card and inking over the edges of the tag with Distress Ink - Tea Dye - before matting and layering all the elements.

I hope you like the finished design.

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Haste ye back!

Crafty hugs, Sheenagh x
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35 comments:

  1. CeliasTuesday, January 24, 2012 4:39:00 pm

    Lovely card for a man xxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  2. patricia woodTuesday, January 24, 2012 4:40:00 pm

    Thats beautiful Sheenagh! xxx

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  3. Wendy DycheTuesday, January 24, 2012 4:48:00 pm

    The images are great Sheenagh. I love owls too. Its a beautiful card and i'm sure your Uncle will love it xx

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  4. SheenTuesday, January 24, 2012 4:51:00 pm

    Thank you, Celia and Patricia, your comments are gratefully received.
    Crafty hugs, Sheenagh x

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  5. jean.phillips1Tuesday, January 24, 2012 5:12:00 pm

    Hi Sheenagh, nice to meet you too. Love this card, I have always loved Owls so this is just lovely. I need to learn from all you seasoned bloggers just realised I need to describe how I made my cards! I will follow you now. Take care.x

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  6. lorna hendersonTuesday, January 24, 2012 5:43:00 pm

    lovely card men are always so hard to do for beautiful

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  7. Jan Tuesday, January 24, 2012 6:01:00 pm

    Beautiful image and card Sheenagh xx Jan

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  8. Lynn WhitehouseTuesday, January 24, 2012 6:06:00 pm

    Love this, i bet its from your new CD for men, think i recognise the image :-) xxx

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  9. SheenTuesday, January 24, 2012 6:54:00 pm

    Thanks to you all, Jean, Lorna, Jan and Lynn. your time and effort to comment is well appreciated.
    Crafty hugs, Sheenagh x

    Yes, Lynn, it's from Jem's Designs cd...lol x

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  10. TinkerbellTuesday, January 24, 2012 6:58:00 pm

    I hasted back as requested. Sheenagh I love this card on three accounts:-
    1. As it's of wonderful wise owls' full of wisdom and wonder - my fav birds.
    2. 'Cos you created this Te' wit Te' Wooo exquisite card!!!!
    3. You have made it full of love for your uncle Bri.
    Hooray for you!! 'K' xxx

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  11. SheenTuesday, January 24, 2012 7:19:00 pm

    Aw, thank you so much, Tinks. You'll have me blushing, but I so love to have your comments as you do fill me with confidence and inspire me to keep doing "my thing". Thank you seems quite inadequate!
    Crafty hugs and fairy dust sprinkles to you! Sheenagh x

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  12. EretTuesday, January 24, 2012 7:32:00 pm

    Stunning card! So lovely owls :) I love to involve computer and digital graphics on my cards. It is great to see people who actually are talented, to use this method :) I love it!
    Hugs and smiles
    Eret

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  13. SheenTuesday, January 24, 2012 7:46:00 pm

    Hello, Eret, how lovely of you to take time to visit and leave such a super comment. I thank you so much.
    Crafty hugs, Sheenagh x

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  14. craftyJaneTuesday, January 24, 2012 8:02:00 pm

    I so love this another work of art from your talented fingers and brain. Uncle is sure to love it and know the love that goes with it - Janexxx

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  15. CatherineTuesday, January 24, 2012 8:16:00 pm

    It's lovely Sheen - a perfect card for a man. I love those owl toppers.

    Catherine x

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  16. SheenTuesday, January 24, 2012 8:29:00 pm

    Thank you so much, Catherine and Jane x

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  17. Linda SimpsonTuesday, January 24, 2012 8:53:00 pm

    Beautiful card Sheenagh. I am sure your Uncle will be over the moon with this card.

    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  18. ChrisTuesday, January 24, 2012 9:14:00 pm

    Beautiful card I love owls and I am sure your uncle will love it. Chris xx

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  19. DawnTuesday, January 24, 2012 9:24:00 pm

    What a lovely card! I'm sure your Uncle will love it!
    Hugs
    Dawn xx

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  20. GwynethTuesday, January 24, 2012 9:25:00 pm

    I love this card. It's a great card for an elderly gentleman.

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  21. BeckieTuesday, January 24, 2012 9:58:00 pm

    What a beautiful card. I love the gold mirri on the card. Hugs Bex xxxx

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  22. CarolTuesday, January 24, 2012 10:01:00 pm

    Perfect card for the occasion Sheenagh. Carol x

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  23. UnknownTuesday, January 24, 2012 10:05:00 pm

    Hi Sheen,

    What a lovely card, i love Owls, it's a perfect card for a man...

    Shelagh x

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  24. CAROLTuesday, January 24, 2012 10:12:00 pm

    What a beautiful card and so perfectly put together x

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  25. Angel-23Tuesday, January 24, 2012 10:21:00 pm

    Beautiful images Sheenagh.
    Hugs Rachael xx

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  26. AnonymousTuesday, January 24, 2012 10:36:00 pm

    wow this card is so adorable, those owls are just gorgeous xx

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  27. SheenTuesday, January 24, 2012 10:43:00 pm

    Thanks so much for all your lovely comments left for me. I am delighted with your response and so very grateful .
    Crafty hugs, Sheenagh x

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  28. Lindsay Craftymonster81Tuesday, January 24, 2012 10:47:00 pm

    Such a gorgeous card, I love those owls
    Lindsay xx

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  29. Sharon NobleTuesday, January 24, 2012 10:49:00 pm

    Omg I love that card stunning . Your work is always beautiful your talented xxx

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  30. l00pyscraftcreationsTuesday, January 24, 2012 11:16:00 pm

    beautiful as always Sheen, simply stunning, xx

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  31. l00pyscraftcreationsWednesday, January 25, 2012 10:21:00 am

    Grr you know what I posted last night but its eaten it !!!

    I do love the Owls, Sheen they are wonderful, and you are right he will treasure it, xx wishing him al the best, xx

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  32. Pop's CardsWednesday, January 25, 2012 12:10:00 pm

    Hi sweetie this is adorable, thank you so much for your comment on the wild orchid crafts blog hugs pops x x

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  33. SheenWednesday, January 25, 2012 5:25:00 pm

    Thank you all so much, you fabulous people!
    Lindsay, Sharon, Lou, Pops...thank you for taking time out to visit and comment. I really appreciate it so much.
    Crafty hugs, Sheenagh x

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  34. Tracey SingletonWednesday, January 25, 2012 10:13:00 pm

    I love owls sheena, this is a lovely card. x

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  35. SheenWednesday, January 25, 2012 11:22:00 pm

    Glad to have you visit, Tracey, and thank you for your comment.
    Crafty hugs, Sheenagh x

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