Handmade card with vintage dress

This week's crafting musing for Handmade Monday is about being rained in and ...have more time to craft !

Normally, this time of the year, I would be mostly outdoors exploring the countryside and not doing much crafting. But, this year....


Well, I quite like to stay snug indoors under the eves of our house listening to the rain and crafting. This week I made more of my handmade cards using spare fabric and other embellishments. As with everything else I found that it takes about three times longer then what I though it would ! Especially as I make all the embellishments on the card, including the dress hanger, which was really fiddly.

The dress on this card is cut out from fabric and sewn on to a card first. Then I made the other embellishments and sewn on some pretty lace to finish. I found that is best to do the whole topper first and then stick it with double sided tape to the card. This way, if I make a mistake I can easily correct it (or make another one...) without damaging my card.



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16 comments:

  1. Myth Illogical15 July 2012 at 23:23

    Very sweet card- I think your work on the hanger has paid off as I think it makes the card extra special.

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    1. Cocoa & Heart15 July 2012 at 23:35

      Thank you - I was pleased with it in the end as well, so yes, it was worth it.

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  2. Carolee Crafts16 July 2012 at 06:26

    So pretty and agree indoors is so much better this year

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  3. Wendy16 July 2012 at 07:14

    It's a lovely card - I much prefer handmade embellishments as it definitely adds to the uniqueness of the card. I love that the dress is fabric and sewn and the hanger is handmade too x

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  4. Free Spirit Designs16 July 2012 at 11:01

    this card is beautiful! full of charm :)

    there is definitely something very cosy and comforting about crafting in the warm when its wet outside - even if it is meant to be summer! x

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  5. Anonymous16 July 2012 at 20:02

    I think that the extra detail that you add makes the card extra special. Well worth it, it is beautiful.

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  6. Ali16 July 2012 at 20:19

    What a gorgeous card. The detail really sets it off. Have a lovely week despite our rainy weather. Ali x

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  7. CatkinJane16 July 2012 at 20:35

    You are so right, it's been perfect weather for crafting this summer!
    The card is lovely but I know what you mean about it taking more time than you thought x

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  8. Mrs A.16 July 2012 at 22:23

    Perfect little dress and the tiny hanger to go with it is cute. I have learnt to make all my elements up seperately and only put together at the very last minute. Saves such unwanted wastage of both time and effort. hugs Mrs A.

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  9. fatmonica17 July 2012 at 00:03

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  10. fatmonica17 July 2012 at 00:04

    It's a lovely card.The dress looks great and I love the little hanger.

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  11. Cocoa & Heart17 July 2012 at 08:49

    Thank you all for your comments and support !

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  12. Jan17 July 2012 at 22:15

    It's a lovely card, the dress is very pretty. I love that you made the hanger yourself. It was worth the effort.

    Jan

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  13. Netty22 July 2012 at 19:55

    Thank you for visiting me today and your lovely comments. Am so pleased you did as I love your blog so am now following you. x

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  14. Highland Monkey's22 July 2012 at 19:57

    Brilliant card nice and girly, wouldn't mind a real life dress like that!

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  15. Pickle Lily26 July 2012 at 14:36

    Lovely card - visiting from this week's Handmade Monday,enjoy the sunshine! Jo x

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