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Wednesday 2 July 2014

Retirement Card

 Here's another magazine card, this time a retirement card. I used my favourite Katy Sue designs little pot, shaped out of air dried clay and coloured with ProMarkers, then 'varnished' with glossy accents....



The image is also from a KatySue Designs CD, called Fabulous Fellas, it's full of male themed images, so I thought this card would be good for a fella (fabulous or otherwise!) who plans to spend a lot of time gardening. I chose the background embossing folder because I thought it looked like a garden trellis. I used ProMarkers again to colour the image, and the sentiment was printed onto Safmat then smoothed onto a panel of coloured cardstock. And you are right, the top right hand corner looks a bit bashed around - the cards have to be mailed to the magazine to be photographed in their studio, then they eventually come home to me, sometimes looking a bit worse the wear for their travels!


So yesterday was one of those perfect UK summer days, cloudless skies and pleasantly warm without being scorching and sweatily hot - and what was I doing? Sitting in my cupboard making Christmas projects for a magazine. I can't tell you how odd that seems. Another problem with working so far ahead is that, in the main, the Christmas release papers and stamps haven't hit the shops yet, and as everything you use has to be current and available for readers, that can be a bit of a problem. Thank heavens for Craftwork Cards who released a fabulous Christmas range on Create and Craft TV last week. So even though it was just pleasantly warm, it did get a bit on the sweaty side in the crafty cupboard, but three cards down, one to go. Result! Now on to New Year and Valentines...........

See you tomorrow x

15 comments:

  1. So pretty that if I was not retired this would make me want too. LOVE THIS AND THE BUTTERFLIES ALSO. Great cards/

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  2. What sweet style used on this project, so diff.

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  3. What a lovely card. Would be perfect for my neighbor who has a gorgeous garden. Not many compare to what I see when I visit the UK, but hers does. She really "gets" it and does it right. TFS.

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  4. Love these little pots and your card is just perfect Enfys Pat x

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  5. Beautiful card.Love the little pot.
    Gr Elly

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  6. Wow. I don't even want to think of Christmas yet, except the weather ! It's supposed to be well over 100 degrees F by next week.
    Such a lovely card you made !
    Anna N.

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  7. Lovely card Enfys. I'm sure you are having lots of fun with the Craftwork Cards Christmas range.

    Toni xx

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  8. Love it, even if it a bit banged up. I can't imagine making cards 6 months ahead. Probably because I make most of mine with a specific person in mind. That's why I never have extra cards when I need them. TFS hugs Jess

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  9. Luv those little pots ...and your coloring is fabulous....I need to practice, practice, Great card......

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  10. I agree it seems crazy but it's christmas in july all over the net. I think it's sad. But I'm going to join in anyway LOL If you can't beat em.......

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  11. Hi Enfys love your card the background goes so well with the stamp and your flower pot is just stunning. hugs Shirleyxxxx

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  12. A lovely retirement card Enfys. Super image and the trellis embossing folder works perfectly.
    mags
    x

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  13. Ha, I love making Christmas cards in summer to keep me cool. Just wish I had more time...
    Love your little garden scene.

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  14. Wonderful retirement card!! love the pot.

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Enfys x