Monday, March 4, 2013

Horses for Debbie

Some of you already know this - about a month ago, my building had a carnival where I put up a stall to sell all my cards and crafts. One of the items on offer was my carousel card, which you can see by clicking here. An American lady called Debbie saw someone buying that card and istantly asked me if I could recreate that for her. She was away from home and had loads of horse-loving friends back in the US who she missed dearly and to whom she wanted to send a few cards. She wanted 3 of the same carousel design and a couple more variations of the horse theme. So here is what I came up with. 


For the carousel cards I chose three colors inspired by the pattern paper I used for the envelopes. The first was this pretty yellow, pink and orange design. Doesn't it look like a real carnival!

The second was this monochromatic blue design with an awesome chevron pattern paper that I picked up from ItsyBitsy for just Rs. 10. What is interesting is that I have used only blue in this set but there are literally four shades of blue - the lace, the 2 tones of the carousel and the envelope are all different shades of blue. I'm entering this one into Creative Moments Challenge 11 - Shades of Blue


And the third was this this rich red color scheme. I was grateful to have the red damask pattern paper for the envelope and I really adore the lush almost passionate feel of the card.


Next I wanted to make something masculine. I got this DCVW gorgeous pattern paper from ItsyBitsy and the sandy plaid design was just perfect for the my theme. Did you notice the sentiment with the little horseshoe 'U'. The 'Missing' is etched with my cameo. I'm entering this one into Here Come the Boys #47 - No Stamps Allowed and Addicted to CAS #7 - Masculine


Finally this is my favorite. I got this lovely paper and I was just waiting and waiting to make something with it. I was finally ready to use it for this card. Then I cut out the lovely lace panel using my cameo, added a soft organza bow and a rim of pearls at the top and bottom. I used the sketch from Stampin Royalty as a guide.

 


And that wraps it up. Debbie really appreciated the cards and is looking forward to sending them to her friends in Texas and Alabama. I certainly hope they like it too.


23 comments:

  1. Super cards Sunehra! even I too made 30 cards for two English men last month and they were really impressed. I felt very happy after seeing smiles on their faces.. :)

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    1. Wow that's fantastic Deepti.. it's not easy to produce 30 cards... phew..

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  2. they are lovely Sunehra..love the masculine card..a lot

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    1. Hey thanks Smita... i have been conceptualizing that one for a while. So glad it came to life finally.

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  3. OMG.. Aren't these absolutely stunning... Especially love the last one and the envelopes are absolutely gorgeous.. Brilliant idea to color co-ordinate them!

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    1. Thanks so much Khush.. Itsy Bitsy has like 700 of these pattern papers.. priced at Rs. 10... so I decided I;m going use them as envelopes.

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  4. All the cards are awesome!! no doubt her friends will cherish it!!

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  5. Amazing cards.You tempt me so much to buy a cameo,but I shall remain steadfast in my restraint.Instead I will salivate over what you do.:-).Very neat cards.TFS.

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    1. Hey thanks Pallavi... yes I am finding the cameo my right crafting arm sometimes...

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  6. That carasoul card is precious...amazing creations.
    Nayana@Cherishdreamlive

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  7. What a lovely design! Unique!

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  8. All of them are wonderful Sunehra...........u chose ur colors so well.

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  9. Wow! stunning cards with beautiful envelopes :)

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  10. AWESOME cards Sunehra.. Each one is special in its own way. Love the colour coordinated envelopes. I envy your bows! :p

    Ps. Is the brown satin ribbon from itsy bitsy? Recently bought satin ribbon and it's gorgeous...

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    1. Hey Sindhu - it's actually not brown but black and yes it is from ItsyBitsy. It is a set of 4 2 inch thick ribbons. Great!

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  11. stunning cards and all look pretty

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  12. all cards are innovative ,envelopes pattern are beautiful.nicely co-ordinated.

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  13. Wow!! Sunhera .....beautiful cards &colors and fab use of PP's too!! ..I just loved the idea of making the Co-ordinating envelopes with your cards definitely adds that special touch :)

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  14. Hi Sunehra,
    I've given you a blog award. Please do check it out at my blog.
    -Berina
    http://moxiecraftie.blogspot.in

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  15. Beautiful cards!! Thanks for playing along with us for this weeks Stampin' Royalty Challenge!

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  16. Wow! Your cards are beautiful. You are very talented. I see that you are a fellow winner of the Leibster award from Berina. This is awesome! I love your work and I'm so happy to be your newest follower. I will visit your blog often and hope you will visit my blog and maybe want to follow me also.
    Best
    Angel

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  17. Fab cards, one and all! Love your coordinated envelopes too. Thanks for joining in the "no stamping" challenge at Here Come The Boys Good luck and hope to see you next time too, Donna ☺

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  18. So glad you shared your lovely work with us at Here Come The boys! Thank you! Good Luck! Hugs Woo xx

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