Hi Everyone, something different for me, hubby loved the cards, me I'm not sure if they needed something else on them. However, the centre digital die is fabulous and I had it as a freebie, told you I'm a cheap crafter!
Anyhow, I took a paper pad which I thought generic and cut 4 of the dies on my Silhouette with the background. You look at the last photo and think there are only 3 there? Well I have to admit to using an old mat and the paper moved spoiling the last cut! Mmm lesson learned (perhaps) use a better mat next time!
I glued 3 layers of the top and one of the under black layer, together and placed them onto the paper, I cut them out of. I think they are called shadow cards? I love the effect of the paper and the sentiment matching. I added some sparkle pen to the sentiment, shame you can't see it.
digital die - Shirley's Cards
also here Shirley Young Designs
paper pad- Craft Sensations Lovely Basics
gems - stash
I have a poem, this time I DO know the author, it's my SiL's sister.
Gillian Reed, who also is an author of books.
Gill's life in Lockdown
We all went into lockdown. I thought, “Well, this is great,
I’ll take the opportunity, to lose a little weight.”
I can’t get any flour, I can no longer bake,
No calories to count from my favourite chocolate cake.
I’ll get myself a smart watch and exercise with verve,
An hours daily walking – I’ll soon get back my curve.
The holidays are cancelled – no need to over-eat,
I’ll clear out all my cupboards to make sure there’s nothing sweet.
I’ve now stepped up the exercise, fish and chips is just a dream,
Ten thousand steps (and more) each day, I haven’t touched ice-cream.
I ventured on the scales today, I thought that all was fine,
OMG! My weight’s gone up, Damn! It must have been the wine.
Fabulous cards Faith indeed and Gillian's poem certainly made me smile!
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I think those card are just wonderful Faith. I love the way the sentiment pops out. AND JUST LOVE THE POEM!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards - love the choice of paper thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant cards Faith great die and perfect papers -I love the poem -strikes a little too close to home lol
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The cards are absolutely perfect and beautifully graphic and I don't think they need anything extra! Love your 'cheap crafter' remark - ALL crafters love a freebie Faith! Love the poem too and I think many of us can relate!!! Vicky x
ReplyDeleteLove the cards but Gill's verse....absolutely brilliant!!!
ReplyDeleteLove how you have used the file Faith, it looks great with the paper and gems and thanks for the plug. I think I can identify with the poem it’s brilliant 😁 xx
ReplyDeleteSuper cards Faith and I agree with you hubby - they look great as they are.
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I like this abstract look and how you matched the backgrounds to the die cuts! Very unique and fun cards! Cute poem too, I bet we can all relate LOL
ReplyDeleteThat's a great bunch of cards, Faith. Love the poem. It's so true, unfortunately!
ReplyDeleteawesome looking card...well done
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really cool set of cards, faith! love the paper you used... perfect masculine cards!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant card Faith, fab design and the verse is super, Kate x
ReplyDeleteOh, my, Faith, I love what you did with the Silhouette and how you layered it all together! That's such a great idea - I wonder if I could do that with metal dies and still get them lined up? Maybe I'll have a try. :-D
ReplyDeleteThe poem is delightful ! lol
It's a great card and I'm all for cheap crafting, but get freebies and forget to use them lol!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab poem by your SIL.
Terrific abstract cards, Faith, and what a great poem from your SiL's sister! (I can relate oh so much!)
ReplyDeleteStay safe and well! love, Mags B x
Fun poem which I can really relate too x. Wonderful generic cards Faith x.
ReplyDeleteThese cards are so much fun, Faith--love them! Heck of a freebie! Thanks for sharing the great poem, although I can't really relate--haha! Ice cream is my go-to--haha!
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