Wednesday, May 30, 2012

MIM #68 - pocket cards.



Hi peeps!  When it rains, it pours - literally!  We got so much rain in and around Montreal that in some parts the sewers are backed up - ew, ew, EW!

From something icky to something pretty (I did that so my card would look that much nicer after you've just pictured floods and sewer water - kidding!):


I made this one for the current MIM challenge: pocket cards.  My pocket is made out of vellum, the front panel embossed with the woodgrain impression plate, and with a peek-a-boo cut-out for the sentiment to show through.

Here's the pocket without the card.... and with the flower and leaves from "Rosie Posie"...

The card is a one-layer, folded card.  I first stamped my large greeting where I wanted it, and then layered the roses and leaves all around.  I sponged the edges all around with antique linen distress ink.  I know it makes the red bleed a tiny bit, but I don't mind the softness that gives...

The rest of the sentiment is inside...

Hope you liked it!


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21 comments:

  1. GayatriMay 30, 2012 at 4:45 AM

    Gorgeous! Love the vellum pocket and how the flower looks inside the vellum pocket. Beautiful take on the pocket card challenge, Elena!

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  2. KaraMay 30, 2012 at 6:10 AM

    so very pretty!!love the vellum pocket and the sweet sentiment!!

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  3. ColleenMay 30, 2012 at 6:18 AM

    very clever, very cute...nice job with the vellum!

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  4. MelissaMay 30, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Beautiful, Elena! I love the vellum pocket and your pretty stamping!

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  5. Jennifer KMay 30, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Such a pretty card, Elena! I don't use my vellum enough (nor my clear cardstock) and I should because I love the look.

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  6. Melissa M.May 30, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    Really one of my favorites. I love the colors, the pocket, the words...perfection!

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  7. TamaraMay 30, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    So beautiful. What a great idea to use the vellum, and I love that you impressed it first.

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  8. JoyceMay 30, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    This is so pretty. I love that you used vellum, and the cut out is a great idea.

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  9. BethieJMay 30, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    BEAUTIFUL Elena! (the CARD, not the sewer story! ICKY! on that one!!!)
    Hope your weather dries up soon!!
    Have a GREAT day!

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  10. CamillaMay 30, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    really really nice.

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  11. Shannon May 30, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    I {heart} this pocket card! And I love that you embossed the vellum... awesome!

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  12. DebMay 30, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    So pretty with the vellum! Love this!!!

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  13. Meredith MacRitchieMay 30, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    *SO* pretty... I love your take on the challenge with using the vellum!!

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  14. VanessaMay 31, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    Love your card! Ha, great minds think alike - I did use some vellum, too :)

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  15. Jill NorwoodMay 31, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    This is so pretty! Love the vellum and your beautiful insert!

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  16. landerson213May 31, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    This card is GORGEOUS!!! :)

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  17. Suzanne RussellMay 31, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    Wonderful card! I love the vellum pocket and the sentiment...precious!

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  18. Leigh PennerMay 31, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    This is so gorgeous and creative, Elena! I love how you made the pocket holder out of vellum and then diecut out the shape like that!

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  19. victoria hMay 31, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    Fabulous. Love the pocket with the die cut window, embellishments and stiching on vellum. The card is also lovely.

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  20. Val HIlcheyMay 31, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    Love the softness of the vellum, this is a sweet card.

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  21. cards by caraJune 2, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    This is absolutely stunning!! Love it!

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