The sun is shining, Noddy’s car is gleaming and thank goodness it’s Friday. I had an unexpected and usual spurt of energy this morning. Whizzed up to the post office (that was a saga but will say no more), around our local market, managed to get loads of jobs done around the house and I finished these cards which I started last night.
These are really birthday cards, but as Valentine’s Day is in a few days and love is in the air, I thought I would go with the hearts and flowers theme.
These cards are being given with gifts so I made some tags to match out of the scraps.
The flowers on these are made from scrap pieces of water colour paper, die cut and coloured with distressing inks. I did run over one of the flowers with the wheels of my chair but it seems ok. A bit of extra distressing! lol!
….and the tag to match
I really like these papers. It’s nice to make a few things without getting covered in ink and paint.
That’s about it from me. Have a great weekend everyone and happy crafting.
Best Wishes Florence
They´re gorgeous – I still have the Valentine´s card I “commissioned” (or stole without paying!) from you the other year hanging up. Beautiful, especially love the hearts 🙂
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Hi Tanya. I remember that. I am flattered that you kept it. You have made my day. Lovely to hear from you. Thank you for calling in.
Regards Florence xx
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What beautiful cards! I love them all! Hugs, Valerie
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Hi Valerie. Lovely to hear from you. Thank you for calling in and for you very kind words.
Regards Florence x
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Really beautiful cards all of them
xxx
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Hi Chrissie. Hope all is well. Thank you for calling in and for your lovely comments.
Regards Florence xxx
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The softness of the colours appeal to me so much.
Gorgeous and the extra distressing didn’t cause any harm lol.
WIshes
Lynne
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Hi Lynne. Great to hear from you. Thank you for calling in and for your lovely comments.
Regards Florence x
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I love the stitching on these beautiful vintage creations Florence! x
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Hi Alison. Hope all is well. To be honest. I have no suitable glue! Thank you for calling in and for your lovely comments.
Regards Florence xx
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Beautiful, beautiful and more beautiful!
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Hi Jan. Great to hear from you. Thank you for calling in and for your lovely comments.
Regards Florence x
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I love Noddy ! Do you have a picture of his car or did you make one !!! Beautiful cards and tags, soft and delicate and beautifully distressed love your stiching. Wishing you a fabulous weekend . Sill snowing off and on here !
Marie
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Hi Marie. LOL! No, no photos! Great to hear from you. Thank you for calling in and for your lovely comments. Have a great weekend yourself. Stay warm.
Regards Florence xx
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So delicate and pretty – I love them and I need that heart die.
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Hi Ann. Great to hear from you. It is a lovely die to use. Thank you for calling in and for your lovely comments.
Regards Florence xx
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Totally gorgeous, love the delicate colours, the flowers are beautiful.
Yvonne x
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Hi Yvonne. Hope all is well. Thank you for calling in and for such lovely comments.
Regards Florence x
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The top one is divine, whoever is the recipient will cry with delight.. so beautiful.. so clever.. c
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Hi Celi, Hope all is well down on the farm. Thank you for calling in and for your lovely comments.
Regards Florence x
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Oh Florence, I love these. They remind me of the style my friend Paul has adopted and I just love it. Somehow I don’t seem to be able to do it myself.
Whoever is getting these will be over the moon when they arrive, they are so pretty.
You are a star amongst card makers for sure.
Hugs
Neet xx
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Hi Neet. Great to hear from you. I think the dies and the pretty papers that are available now adays lend themselves to this style of card making. Very much along the lines of decoupage we were all doing ten years ago but just with different products.
Thank you for calling in and for your lovely comments.
To share info: Neet is talking about Paul Browning. Check out Paul’s fab blog The Artsider – link on the sidebar.
Regards Florence xx
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Gorgeous cards, so beautiful, I do love your sewing all round the cards and like Ann I need that heart die too. LOL I thought I was the only one wheeling over all my craft trimming that fall on the floor, sadly mine are usually seriously squashed and beyond help. xx
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Hi Paula. Hope all is well. We will have to get you some “Go faster” stripes for your chair! LOL! Thank you for calling in and for your lovely comments.
Regards Florence xx
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These are so beautiful Florence, I love everything about them.
xxx Hazel.
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Hi Hazel. Hope all is well. Lovely to hear from you. Thank you for calling in and for your very kind words.
Regards Florence xx
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These are so prettyl Florence, love the layering and the soft colours. Have a great weekend. xx
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Hi Suze. Hope all is well. Thank you for popping over and for your lovely comments. Have a great weekend yourself.
Regards Florence xx
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Beautiful, beautiful! Absolutely beautiful, Florence… You’re such an amazing artist (card maker??)
Please will you start some sort of online business?!
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Hi Fatimah, Hope all is well. Letter despatched and winging its way down under! Thank you for popping in and for such lovely comments. Always great to hear from you.
Regards Florence xx
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So pretty Florence makes a lovely combo 🙂 not a style I can get to grips with either
Enjoy the weekend I’m working later 😦
Von xxx
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Hi Von. Hope all is well. Great to hear from you. Thank you for popping in and for your lovely comments. Have a great weekend as well.
Regards Florence x
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Truly beautiful and stunning examples of your work, what an inspiration you are thank you. Ive left you a blog award on my blog. Hope you have a lovely weekend x
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Hi Jaqi. I am so pleased you called in. I was thinking of you yesterday. Hope ALL is ok! Thank you for popping in and for your lovely comments. You are too kind. Enjoy your Sunday.
Regards Florence xx
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Jaqi, I am still have problems leaving comments on your blog because of the word verification. Wonderful album pages.
Florence x
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Florence these are all so beautiful, I love the soft colours and delicate die cuts you have used and the stitched edges look fantastic
Lindsay xx
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Hi Lindsay. Hope all is well. Lovely to hear from you. Thank you for calling in and for your kind words.
Regards Florence xx
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I love these cards Florence! and thank you for liking my blog too 🙂
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Hi there. Great to hear from you. Thank you for your visit and for your kind words.
Regards Florence x
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Why we are not a neighbour… I wished to live near to you… You are amazing creative lady, I can’t get bored with you and watching your creative works… This is so beautiful and makes me excited too… Thank you dear Florence, Blessing and Happiness, with my love, nia
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Hi Nia. I wished you lived near. You could tell me all about your amazing photographical world over a coffee. Thank you so much for all of your kind words.
Regards Florence x
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I love all of your cards… cant decide which one i like best/the most.. all just so perfect!!
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Hi Suhana, Great to hear from you. Thank you for calling in and for your lovely comments. Have a wonderful weekend.
Regards Florence x
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