Wednesday 26 August 2020

Pocket Card

A card I made for a friend celebrating her birthday this week.  I'd seen several cards online with this fold but couldn't find any instructions, so I decided to use a 7" x 5" blank.  The front flaps are just folded from the fold line of the card blank to the middle of the long edge of the card.  After the card was decorated, the outside flap was stuck to the inside flap, making a triangular pocket.  All the patterned paper was snippets left over from previous projects.  I didn't quite have enought of the plaid, so it doesn't quite go down to the bottom of the inside of the pocket..... but you can't see the gap with the flaps going over the top. 😉
The main reason I wanted to make this type of fold was to be able to put in a lucky sixpence with the year of the recipents birth on it.  I put the sixpence in a little organza bag kindly given to me by Mia.  The patterned paper is from the Lili of the Valley 'Bonnets and Bowties' paper pad, layered on green mats.  The flowers and leaves are die cuts using the Sue Wilson 'Pinwheel Floral' set of dies.  I added pearls to the centre of the flowers, colouring them with a Promarker to match the pink colour in the patterned paper. 



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Thank you for all your good wishes for my daughter's recovery.  Exactly a month ago today she had emergency open heart surgery.  A tumour the size of a snooker ball was growing inside her heart and was discovered by chance.  Thirty six hours later she was in the operating theatre where the tumour was removed.  I will be forever thankful to the wonderful NHS staff who discovered the tumour, saved her life and looked after her so well in hospital.  Although it will be a long journey, I know her positive attitude will aid her recovery.   This photo of my amazing daughter was taken a couple of days ago when she had a trip to a fairly deserted beach close to where she is recuperating with her cousin.





37 comments:

  1. Oh Liz, I was on vacation and I did not see your daughter's news earlier. It must have been a very difficult situation for you. But I am glad she had the operation and she is OK now. I am sure she will recover completely and it will be soon. She is a beautiful woman, a strong woman, she has positive thoughts, so everything will be OK. She will be in my prayers, my friend.
    As for the card, it is SUPER. What a clever idea to make a shaped card with a pocket! I think I will try it one day. And I am so glad to see that you used even the little organza bag I sent you. You are a great friend, sweetie. I send you BIG BIG BIG hugs.

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  2. Lovely post, and card Liz. I love pink and green and your unusual fold and what a nice touch to include the lucky sixpence. I am so pleased that your daughter is making such good progress..may she continue to do so. It must have been a very worrying time all round but lovely to see her doing so well now.

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  3. Prayers continue for the recovery of your beautiful daughter Liz, she is one lucky girl.
    Beautiful card design, it looks fabulous. x

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  4. What a great fold on this card. I love the papers. It's a lovely card.

    I'm so glad to see that your daughter is up and about and is recovering. She was very fortunate indeed. I pray that she continues to stay positive and stand strong. [Bunny]

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  5. That is such a lovely card. The papers are beautiful and the pocket can hold a little something for the lucky one who gets it. It's wonderful to see your daughter out and about. She is lovely and what a blessing they found that and got her in to have it removed so quickly. Prayers for a quick recovery.

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  6. Gorgeous card. Love that fold, easy but very striking, and the colours you used are adorable. I wish your daughter's a swift recovery. Glad that found that problem and fixed it so quickly. Hugz

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  7. A beautifully designed pocket card Liz, the pink /green colour combo is beautiful.
    So pleased to read that your daughter is improving and has such a positive outlook on life

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  8. So pleased to hear your daughter is recovering so well Liz - I can't imagine what you must have gone through. Love your card fold! Shabneez x

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  9. A beautiful card Liz. Also a wonderful photo of your daughter, she does not look like she has just had major surgery, i'm so glad to hear she is recovering well.

    Sue xx

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  10. Lovely card and your daughter looks so well after such a major surgery. So glad you joined us for our “All About the Flowers” August challenge at Die Cut Divas https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/.

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  11. Beautiful card Liz, what a great design, the papers and colours are pretty too. The little pocket to contain the lucky sixpence is a lovely idea.

    Your daughter looks so healthy it's difficult to believe she is recovering from such major surgery- so recently! Hope she is soon back to full health and strength. xx

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  12. A really super shape of card and very pretty papers and colours. Lovely photo of your Daughter, she looks really well and I can see you in her.

    Kath x

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  13. You are so clever Liz, and this is another beautiful and unusual shaped card with some pretty papers and the pinwheel flowers and leaves to decorate, and the pocket formed where the two pieces cross over at the front makes the perfect place for the lucky sixpence in that sweet little organza bag. So pleased your daughter is recovering well and recuperating with her cousin by the sea will be so good for her. It must have been the hardest time for you all, but she is looking well and getting stronger day by day. x

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  14. What an awesome card Liz! Love the color combination and the unusual fold! Prayers for continued recovery for your daughter - it looks like she's found the perfect place for that!

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  15. What a fun fold, and very pretty way to include a gift! Thanks for playing along our August challenge at Die Cut Divas.

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  16. Your daughter looks happy and relaxed as she recovers from her surgery. It so nice to see her enjoying the beach. I'm sure this photo made you very happy.

    What a sweet card for your friend. And all the good wishes that go with the sixpence. xx

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  17. Super folded card as always Liz, I’m sure your friend will be so pleased with it!
    Your daughter looks so well, she must be getting the best care with her cousin. I’m so pleased she is recovering well after her surgery.
    Janice x

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  18. A clever fold here - would be good for popping in a gift card too I imagine. Amazing just how many different folds there are around and still more appear. Pleased to hear that your daughter is making a good recovery after what must have been a very scary time.

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  19. Wonderfully designed and I love the colors you used. Great fold too.

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  20. A Beautiful card Liz, love the pink and green and what a lovely idea to add a lucky sixpence inside.
    As for your daughter's chance discovery of the tumor, how frightening for you all and how wonderful she is recuperating so well. One lucky lady I believe. She looks well in the photo too.
    Faith x

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  21. Wonderful card Liz, clever fold.
    So pleased to hear your Daughter is doing so well, wishing her a speedy recovery
    Pam x

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  22. Super fun fold card Liz and love the colour combo

    You're daughter is looking remarkably well considering her recent major surgery, I wish her only the very best of health and happiness

    June x

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  23. So happy to hear and see how well your daughter is doing Liz! Yes, she has a journey ahead of her, but with that beautiful smile, she will get there! You have a beautiful daughter my friend. It was God's will that this be found and found it was and taken care of!! Your card is so pretty!!! I love the paper you used and I love the design. How fun to have the little pocket on the front to put in a sixpence! Even though I don't know how much a sixpence is. lol Love the way you decorated this unique card too, and we would have never been the wiser of the paper not reaching the whole way if you hadn't told us. It looks beautiful! Hugs, Brenda

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  24. Dearest Liz...you must have been so worried with the horrendous medical issues of your beautiful daughter x. I am so glad she is on the mend.....Yes it will take time x.
    Your fold card is beautiful and so thoughtful and those papers are so very pretty x.

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  25. What a pretty card Liz, such a great design and with a purpose too!! It is wonderful to hear that your Daughter is making such a good recovery, she looks amazing!! xx

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  26. So glad your daughter is recovering.what a worrying time! Very clever to work out how to make this fo!d and it looks amazing.

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  27. Hi Liz - firstly I want to send you and your daughter my best wishes. I sincerely hopes she makes a speedy recovery from her ordeal.

    Secondly, just wanted to say what a fabulous idea this card is and how clever you are for working out how to make it.

    Hugs, Sarn
    Stamping For Pleasure

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  28. Coming back to ask you about your daughter, Liz. Hope she is getting better.

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  29. Oh Liz, first of all what a worrying time. I had no idea it was a tumour within your beautiful daughter's heart. She looks to be a lovely young woman and on the way to recovery.

    I adore your card, such an unusual fold and what a great idea to pop a sixpence in from the year of the recipient's birth. Brilliant idea.

    Hugs

    Di xx

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  30. OMGoodness, Liz, I am so relieved that your daughter is okay. What an ordeal! You must have been worried sick - it sounds like it all happened so fast. She looks so beautiful and healthy and I hope her recovery continues to go well. Your card is gorgeous - I've not seen this fold before - awesome job!

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  31. You are such a whiz at fancy fold cards, Liz, and I'll bet you could come up with many of your own design folds without much trouble. You put a lot of time and thought into this sweet and pretty card to hold the sixpence keepsake!

    Thank you for sharing the latest news on Jo's recovery and for including a photo. What a miracle her story is! The way this unfolded makes me think she is destined for great things! It's wonderful that she can carefully go to the beach for recuperative ocean air!! Keep well yourself! Hugs, Darnell

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  32. A beautiful card Liz, a fabulous design and pretty colours.
    I hope your daughter makes a full and speedy recovery, she looks well in the photograph.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  33. Firstly I would like to send my best wishes for a speedy recovery to you daughter. Your card is beautiful, very feminine and elegant, I'm sure your friend will love it.
    Thank you for entering our Anything Goes Challenge at Through The Craft Room Door this week. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
    Regards
    Hugs
    Sheryl xx
    TTCRD DT Crazy Craft Corner{My Blog}

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  34. Super:)Thanks for playing with us at Let's Craft and Create :)Ines DT
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  35. Liz that is a brilliant fold, I need to have a go and I love the idea of the lucky sixpence! I am so sorry to hear about your daughter but so so glad to hear they have discovered it and have dealt with it. I will keep her in my prayers. She looks so like you!!

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  36. Fab card and amazing notices about your daughter!!

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