Thursday, June 4, 2009

Gift card & Wedding card with Graduation Collection

Hello today i am able to show 2 cards. Both cards were made mostly with supplies provided by Magnolia Sweden. I have added some things that our sponsor for this weeks Cute Card Thursday provided for the Design Team to work with. Thank you also on this spot to the wonderful Deb who did not hesitate to sent me to the USA some goodies to play with!

For my first card i used the gift card holder. I have punched with my Martha Stewart punch a decorative border, folded it over and use the ribbon as a closure. In the inside i have simply stamped the Magnolia Graduation hat right on the paper. For a moment i considered to stamp on the other side a sentiment, but i had folded already the zick-zack and i was worried to mess it up.
The second card was inspired by the black card base that Magnolia sent to work with. I had 3 6x6 bases and this little one with 3 sheets of Designer Paper. For the little card i have worked just with my Cuttlebug embossing folder. I did not get the sitting Tilda from the Graduation Collection so i just used the glass vertical. Around the card i have added a clear acetate sheet folded in half provided by our sponsor and tied the ribbon so to the cards that it would hold in place. To make the ribbon ends curl a bit, i just held my heat gun for a moment to the organdy. The card was done.. but something was just missing :-) so i went with my little brush and some Shimmerz in "candle light" over my glass. This paint dries really fast so i just held the acetate a little bit open and within minutes the card could be closed.
check out the very new cute Basic Grey papers Lemonade and June bug :-)

Before i forget!!! Check out Vicky's fabulous blog anniversary candy on her blog Cuddly Cards!and the very lovely Ali's candy on Stamping Heaven !

57 comments:

  1. yummy cards....i love the cuttlebugging!
    fiona x

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  2. yummy cards....i love the cuttlebugging!
    fiona x

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  3. yummy cards....i love the cuttlebugging!
    fiona x

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  4. Traumhafte Arbeiten... wow und ich bin "MAL WIEDER" hin und weg!!!
    Einfach nur "TOLL"!!

    Ganz liebe Grüße
    Doris

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  5. Beautiful work Claudia! I love the gift card - beautifully done! And the champagne glass is fabulous - love all that shimmer!
    Hugs, Danielle

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  6. What a clever idea!! I love that gift card holder!! WAAAY! COOL!!

    Your wedding card is oh so elegant!! Love the shimmer!!

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  7. Wonderful cards Claudia..the acetate and shimmerz look fab.
    Hugs
    Carole x

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  8. WOW so gorgeous!!! A very clever gift card holder and love your stunning Wedding card!
    Hugs xx

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  9. Waw stunning, love both cards, but first is breath taking! Hugs, moni

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  10. Both are super clever cards! I've never used acetate like that. It turned out beautiful! Hugs, Dena

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  11. Gosh these are great! I love the gift card holder-it's so colourful. And the acetate on the other one looks fab.Lucky you to get all the nice goodies to play with ..but that's because you are so talented! Ruth x

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  12. Oh My!
    These cards are fabulous Claudia! I love the folding of the gift card holder!
    I hope you're all doing well!
    Big hugs from me;)

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  13. Both cards are fabulous, Claudia! The gift card pocket it so beautifully and cleverly done. The glass of Champaign is wonderful. Shimmerz made a huge difference I think.
    Hugs 'n' Hugs,
    Barb

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  14. Such a unique gift card holder - love it! IT's fun to change things up sometimes.

    (Hope your son is feeling better - I know an injury like that can hurt for a long time)

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  15. Wow! Both of these cards are fabulous! Thanks for sharing!

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  16. What a clever and precious idea! Your card holders are gorgeous. I have a cousin graduating today. I wish I saw these earlier!

    http://www.bridalweddingboutique.com/

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  17. I love these cards. I absolutely love the wedding card. I love how you used the cuttlebug! Like always Claudia..your cards are so beautiful. They always give me such great inspiration!
    Thank-you for your blog!
    Christine

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  18. I just love these cards, they are beautiful, the wedding card is simple and elegant.

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  19. Good afternoon Claudia, i hope you are well hunny. Wow you have been busy creating again and what gorgeous creations too. I love them both, but my favourite is the stunning wedding card, very elegant indeed. Love it. Hope you have had a good week hunny. Enjoy your evening, hugs Linda x

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  20. What a beautiful cards Claudia,l love the image and colours.

    Hugs Riet.x

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  21. Great Job! I love the fold down part to the gift card. So creative!

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  22. What a fabulous idea with the gift card.
    Love how you used the champagne glass for your wedding card ,CB embossing here is perfect.

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  23. Superbe cette carte avec la coupe de champagne !!! J'en veux bien un verre ! lol

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  24. WOW!!!!What a beautiful cards Claudia!!
    Hugs Trudy

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  25. Hallo Claudia!

    Einfach wieder mal WAHNSINN !!!!

    Wunderschöne Karten hast Du da gemacht - schmacht.

    Liebe Grüße
    Moni

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  26. Fabulous!

    I forgot to mention on my last comment that I am looking forward to joining in with the Old Magnolia Challenge - fab idea!

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  27. Stunning work!! Love the idea of the gift cards and the wedding card is so elegant.

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  28. They're both fabulous cards as always, Claudia! Hope you're doing ok! :)
    hugs!
    Sharon

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  29. Fabulous cards Claudia, love how you have done the first one with the gift card, fab idea!
    Hugs Tab xxx

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  30. What a beautiful cards. lovely images.


    Hugs ilonka

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  31. Claudia these are amazing!
    Such fabulous ideas love how you have used everything!
    Such wonderful work!
    hugs
    kim x

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  32. Wow what fabulous creations love them both xx

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  33. These are gorgeous Claudia.
    Trish (-:

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  34. Very pretty, I like them both.

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  35. These cards look so great Claudia!! Love your coloring and the sweet wedding card. =)
    Hugs
    Jodi =)

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  36. It is always a pleasure thing to do to visit your blog, becasue you always have all the neat ideas and designs on your cards/artworks!
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  37. No No No, you don't thank me. It is me who should THANK YOU for your help, LOL
    XOXOXO
    Cabio

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  38. Oh my word....I LOVE that gift card holder! So fun and whimsical, and beautiful!!!!

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  39. Wow beide Karten sind ja toll geworden. Gefallen mir sehr gut.
    Liebe Grüße
    Caro

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  40. Love the way you used the gift card. Looks gorgeous.

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  41. Claudia it is absolutely stunning I just love your cards and colouring. Thanks for sharing. Hugs terry

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  42. Wow Stunning cards Claudia, the glass card is so elegant love the embossing. Love the idea of the gift card in the Graduation card, fabulous as always.

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  43. I LOVE that gift card holder
    So beautiful!

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  44. Love the gift folder. Great colours and layout. The champagne glass is so elegant. Love the shimmer :)
    Judy xx

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  45. Terrific cards! Love that champagne glass.

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  46. Hi Claudia
    I love the wedding card!Thats my fav, only because I have such a hard time thinking of something for a wedding thats not too cutsie but elegant and you have it! The other cards are really nice too, a different look for adding gift cards which I'll store in my head for future use:-) you picked two kinds of cards this week that gave me some inspiration for the next time I need something on that line.
    Really nicely done on all!
    XMicheleX

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  47. Send gifts to India, online delivery of flowers to India, gift to India, chocolates, cakes, watches, teddy, sweets, fresh fruits and dry fruits to India on the same day.

    Please visit:
    www.indiafloristnetwork.com

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  48. Send gifts to India, online delivery of flowers to India, gift to India, chocolates, cakes, watches, teddy, sweets, fresh fruits and dry fruits to India on the same day.

    Please visit:
    www.indiafloristnetwork.com

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  49. These are stunning Claudia. I just love the 1st one
    Clairex

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  50. Wow that congratulations card is Superb!!

    Hope Lucas is feeling better

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  51. beautiful, havent you been busy!
    love them
    Nicki
    x

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  52. Oh Claudia you are so creative and such a great inspiration! I love your cards. The gift card holder is awesome and love what you did with the champagne glass. What a pleasure it is to visit your site. And thank you for all your kind words as well.
    Hugs

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  53. Beautiful and Fabulous cards.
    Thanks for sharing!!!

    **Sony**

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