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Monday 8 September 2014

Craft Hoarders Anonymous - Guest Designer

Over at Craft Hoarders Anonymous their challenge theme is 'All the Pretty Flowers'.  I was lucky enough to win a challenge there a few months ago and they asked me to be a Guest Designer during this month.

I wanted to make a book style card similar to the one I created HERE.  I started off by making the cover using some of my wonderful Maja Design papers.  I managed to create the whole card using one sheet of 12" x 12" paper.  The finished card is 4.1/2" x 6.1/2" and the compartment inside measures 2.1/2" x 4" and is large enough to hold a small gift or a gift card.  I don't have the instructions anymore on how to make up the book part, I just 'wing it' and it usually comes out OK - lol.



This is a view of the inside of the card, showing the little compartment, which is about 3/4" deep.  I made a small card that is large enough to hold a gift card, to fit inside the compartment.


For the front of the card I added some greenery from a Tim Holtz die and I made a large flower using the Tattered Florals die and some Tim Holtz Core-dinations card.


To finish off the card I added some ribbon, dyed with some Spun Sugar Distress Stain to make a closure and added  sentiment 'with love' from Tim Holtz's Simple Sayings stamp set.

Thank you Gloria at Craft Hoarders Anonymous for this opportunity to be a Guest Designer and thanks to you too, for looking, I hope to see you again soon.  Hugs, Anne xx





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42 comments:

  1. Julia Aston8 September 2014 at 13:09

    How lovely in these soft colors Anne! Your paper bloom is gorgeous! I really have to sit down and try making one of these - it's SO full and 'crinkled'!!

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  2. Pamellia8 September 2014 at 13:51

    Wow Anne, so gorgeous! A card inside a card, pure genius! I love your soft pinks and that flower is outstanding! What a beautiful creation! Congrats on your guest spot, so well deserved! big hugs :)

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  3. Unknown8 September 2014 at 14:38

    Hi Anne! It's good to be back and what a beauty of a card I get treated to! I love the idea of an inside slot for a gift card holder, brilliant!! Beautiful card inside out! Many congratulations on your GD spot! Wonderful news!
    All the best, hugs,
    Ingrid xx

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  4. Glenda8 September 2014 at 15:31

    So very creative and I love that flower! You are so talented! Thanks for being a guest designer for Craft Hoarders Anonymous!

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  5. dottielottie8 September 2014 at 17:17

    What a lovely card Anne, love the muted pink colour it's perfect for those gorgeous Maja Design papers. Always like how you make your flowers too. You did a great job as Guest designer for craft Hoarders Anonymous, I love your book style card with the compartment for a gift card, it is surely a gift in itself. Hugs Lottie x

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  6. Nikki Acton8 September 2014 at 17:32

    Great project Anne, lovely idea and beautiful design, Cant believe the flower is kraft core! Looks to soft and gentle - stunning. Nikki xxx

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    1. Redanne8 September 2014 at 17:58

      Thanks Nikki, it is actually the coloured core-dinations card, although it would work with the kraft too I think. A xxx

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  7. Gloria Stengel8 September 2014 at 17:47

    That flower is amazing! I love this "hollow box" card! It is perfect! Thanks so much for being one of our outstanding guests at Craft Hoarders Anonymous this month!

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  8. Inky and Quirky Designs8 September 2014 at 18:14

    Wonderful creation yet again Anne. Love the muted colours and that flower it looks good enough to sniff :)

    Hugs
    Donna xx

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  9. Sandy8 September 2014 at 18:34

    Wing it! Are you kidding me!!? Wonderful Anne with a gorgeous flower. If I could fly as well as you do, I would be flying everday! I wonder if I have defective wings!
    Sandy xx
    !

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  10. Patricia8 September 2014 at 19:41

    Brilliant, absolutely fantastic, I just LOVE that stunning flower.
    I love everything about your beautiful project.
    Hugs

    Patricia xx

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  11. Juliz Design Post8 September 2014 at 19:48

    Gorgeous flower on a pretty design.
    Julie x

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  12. Sue8 September 2014 at 20:02

    Gorgeous as ever Anne!! huggles Sue xx

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  13. Paper Profusion8 September 2014 at 20:02

    So very pretty Anne - your flower especially is fabulous. Very well done on 'winging it' with the design - such a beautiful gift card presentation. Congrats on your guest spot with Craft Hoarders. Nicola x

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  14. Almo8 September 2014 at 20:27

    Hi Anne, you know how much I loved these little gift books when you did the one earlier in the year but the beautiful tattered flower on the front of this one takes it to another level. Hats off to you making it from memory, I have to write everything down. Mo x

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  15. Sue8 September 2014 at 21:15

    Congrats on your GDT Anne
    This is stunning, I love the pretty design and your flower is so beautiful.
    hugs Sue xx

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  16. Felix the Crafty Cat8 September 2014 at 21:53

    Very pretty Anne but slightly grungy too. Congrats for the GD spot, welldone.
    Happy crafting, Angela x

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  17. Rita8 September 2014 at 22:04

    What a Fabulous book Anne. That flower is so stunning. Love it. Hugs Rita xxx

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  18. Mary Jo 8 September 2014 at 22:59

    So pretty!
    And congrats on the GDT position :)

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  19. Norma Soulet (AZArtist)9 September 2014 at 01:05

    Hi Anne,
    First of all, congratulations on being a GD. :)
    Your card design is so nice. Love the whole idea.
    Hugs

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  20. Words and Pictures9 September 2014 at 01:47

    A beautiful guest piece for Craft Hoarders Anonymous - congratulations! That flower is just lovely!
    Alison xx

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  21. Inkypinkycraft9 September 2014 at 06:07

    this is gorgeous , huge congrats on this and your latest DT post Anne, thanks for all the commments and so sorry I have missed so many of your beautiful creations x

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  22. Brenda Brown9 September 2014 at 06:23

    Fabulous design and 3d card Anne, love the creativity, beautiful flower and gift card inside. Congrats on your guest spot xxx

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  23. Darnell9 September 2014 at 07:32

    Congratulations again on your win of a Guest Design spot, Annie! How fun for them to have you sharing inspiration! I love your shabby chic card with the awesome bloom and ribbon and the hidden gift card apartment! Really fantastic!! Hugs, Darnell xxoo

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  24. misteejay9 September 2014 at 08:07

    What a lovely card and a perfect way to combine a card & gift.
    Toni xx

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  25. Craftychris9 September 2014 at 08:26

    Ooh that flower is awesome! Love the soft colours of this and the style of the card is fabulous! xxx

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  26. Craftychris9 September 2014 at 08:27

    I forgot to say congratulations on winning and being guest designer! xxx

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  27. JansArtyJunk9 September 2014 at 08:27

    What a beautiful card Anne..The compartment idea is very cool and I just adore that flower!! :)

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  28. Linda9 September 2014 at 08:31

    Congratulations on your Guest Designer spot ..... your project is gorgeous!! Love the large bloom and I like the idea of being able to put a gift inside .... very clever! Hugs .... Linda xx

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  29. Jenny Marples9 September 2014 at 16:59

    Huge congratulations on your GD spot Anne and what a way to do it! Love this very classy and romantic card with it's hidden compartment. It's beautiful. Jenny x

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  30. Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans9 September 2014 at 18:18

    Congratulations on your GD spot Anne and what a wonderful piece too. I adore the delicacy of the design and colours and your flower is truly stunning. Tracy x

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  31. May9 September 2014 at 22:16

    Congratulations Anne on your GD spot... Beautiful creation, I adore the flower & the Gorgeous papers.... Hugs May x x

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  32. Carole Z10 September 2014 at 01:25

    Well done on your GD Anne - this is a gorgeous creation - your flower is beautiful, hugs Carole Z X

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  33. MaryH10 September 2014 at 01:51

    Had to smile at the title Craft Hoarders Anonymous. Feel as though I should belong to such an organization and follow the 12-step program!!! (I think I'm already lost though!). You make the most unusual projects, and this is yet another one. What a lovely way to present a gift card. Love the wonderful tattered flower and those leaves are so pretty with the soft flower. You are the perfect GD on this team (or any other!). TFS & Big Hugs.

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  34. Shirley10 September 2014 at 06:21

    Soft, delicate and very beautiful comes to mind with your make Anne. The flower looks very shabby chic and gives the card so much depth. Congrats on your GD spot also x x

    Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
    ShirlsCards.

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  35. Jacky10 September 2014 at 06:34

    Stunningly beautiful flower Anne - such a lovely card. Hugs, Jacky x

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  36. Rebecca Bradshaw10 September 2014 at 18:55

    This is so beautiful, I love the flower and pretty ribbon!
    Rebecca.

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  37. Dianne 11 September 2014 at 12:24

    Hello Miss Anne, congratulations, your design is gorgeous, not surprised you winged it you can create anything, love the papers and that flower is just gorgeous, love the dyed ribbon, thanks for sharing..

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  38. Marjie Kemper11 September 2014 at 16:34

    The flower looks so real! Congrats on the guest spot, Anne. It's so well deserved.

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  39. Kathy/NorthCarolina13 September 2014 at 13:39

    Your flower is shabby licious! Love the design and papers you used here. Thanks for being our guest designer at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!

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  40. Candy C13 September 2014 at 15:42

    Anne...this is such a pretty project. I love your shabby flower! So pretty and perfect! As always, this is such a beautifully done piece. <3 Candy

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  41. Anonymous13 September 2014 at 22:31

    Congratulations on being their Guest Designer.
    That flower is positively gorgeous, it looks as though it has been created from vintage fabric. A very elegant project you have created.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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