I was asked to make a special card for a friend. She requested the card to be purple and if possible include an owl, but no sentiment. She wanted extra pages so several messages and memories could be written inside. After some thought I decided to attach three 7" x 5" card blanks together to make a booklet.
The frame was made with dies from the Sue Wilson 'Ornate Pierced Rectangles' dies, using pearlised purple card. The owl is a Tattered Lace die cut. I inlaid all the apertures in the owl, except for the eyes, with white card. The background was embossed with a Crafts Too 'Feathers' e/f. I trimmed the card blanks down to fit the frame, before adding a purple pearl in each corner.
This shows the card open from above.
As I knew it would become a keepsake because of the messages and memories written inside, I made and decorated a box to keep it in. I die cut a Cottage Cutz owl to add to the front of the box. The box is kept closed with a band of ribbon from Crafty Ribbons and I attached a punched heart over the join. The ribbon slides on an off easily. As the pages of the booklet are plain, I included a bag of the little purple die cut owls and some punched hearts, so the pages can be decorated if required.
The Country View Challenge this month is 'Do what makes you happy', so I'll be joining in the challenge with my card. It makes me happy when I can personalise cards with particular colours and images for the recipient.
I am joining in the following challenges:
A fabulous project Liz and a definite keepsake
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It's a beautiful creation Liz, those die cut owls are gorgeous, great idea to make the box to keep it safe!
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A beautiful keep sake liz , something to treasure for ever.
ReplyDeleteBabs x
This is fantastic Liz and definitely something to keep.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
Wow apart from the style I love the colour you used and that owl is gorgeous.xx
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card and box Liz ,love the owl and the frame you used
ReplyDeleteA great idea to make this into a little book for the memories and having a box to keep it in is even better. I'm sure it will be treasured by the recipient
ReplyDeleteLiz, that's beautiful......a lovely keepsake, you filled the brief perfectly x
ReplyDeleteThe most perfect card and box for the purple and owl request Liz. I love the die cuts and the embossing folder and that you popped in extra die cut owls and hearts...how thoughtful x. A real keepsake for the recipient x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful owl image! And a card that looks serene and beautiful by the texture! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteYour friend will be so pleased with this. The owl is so intricate and the frame is lovely. Yes, a keepsake for sure.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea and beautifully done with that sweet owl and love the shade of purple and the ornate frame, and a fabulous album style card covered it perfectly Liz. x
ReplyDeleteWhat a great make, Liz. You filled the requirements and more for sure!
ReplyDeleteThis will certainly be a treasure Liz, beautiful work and ingenuity.
ReplyDeleteTake care
Faith x
Cool card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful project Liz, love this Owl.
ReplyDeletePam x
Great project! Thanks for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday Challenges! Kath-DT
ReplyDeleteWow, this card is beautiful Liz! I am so loving that owl die cut and that beautiful frame. You did a great job of making it a booklet for your customer. They should be able to share lots of memories inside this one! The box is perfect for storing this card in and saving those memories. Just as lovely as the card. Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteLove this card - the owl die is fabulous against the embossed paper. Thanks so very much for joining us this time at the Dragonfly dreams Challenge, Elizabeth (DT)
ReplyDeleteA perfect solution to the brief Liz. This little memory book is sure to be treasured xx
ReplyDeleteLove this. Fab dies and the purple and white is very elegant. Hugz
ReplyDeleteWonderful project. Thank you for joining in with the Challenge at Country View Crafts.
ReplyDeleteThis will make a wonderful keepsake for the recipient Liz, you have certainly filled your friend’s request.
ReplyDeleteJanice x
Beautiful keepsake love the dies,embossing and the co-ordinating box too.Thank you for joining us at Daiay Chain
ReplyDeleteCarol DT x
Great card, well done! Thanks for joining us at Daisy Chain Challenges.
ReplyDeletegroetjes, Ellen