Wednesday 12 August 2015

Shutter card

Good morning..
It was a cracking weekend wasn't it, hubby went wild camping so I was left to my own devices......wonder what I did....lol

I've never successfully managed to make shutter or stepper cards before especially when having to make them from scratch, I've never been happy with the cuts and folds. 
I've seen the tattered lace one on telly and liked it but wasn't prepared to part with fifty quid ( I know there are a few dies in the set) so imagine my delight while visiting my local craft stall to find this press cut one (never heard of them before), not as many dies but it was enough for me and I'll certainly be adding some more of them . 
So I had a play and created this card for a friend at work whose birthday is Tuesday (we get cakes as well...lol) and I have a few more on the go.




Well thanks for your visit, I really do appreciate it.....

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13 comments:

Stampsnob. said...

Now you are being an enabler
I will be on the look out for these dies now DANG that wish list is getting long and Stampfest is not until February
This is a beautiful card Ali..........Lis

Alison59 said...

Well done this is super. Love the delicate colours :-)

Jackie T said...

Hi Ali this is a gorgeous card. It sounds like you found a bargain with that die set and it has certainly done a good job. Have a good week. Hugs Jackie

Sue said...

This is gorgeous Ali, I love the image and beautiful design.
Sue xx

Julieanne..aka pinkjools said...

Brilliant card Ali....Love the shape ...Im a bit like you not good at cutting out... Got the stepper die a few weeks ago....must get round and use it soon....Joolsx

Jackie said...

A beautiful card Ali, I haven't yet succumbed to the dies but I always had difficulties too in the days when we had to cut and fold our own :o)
Jackie xx

Julieanne..aka pinkjools said...

Stunning card Ali....What a great design/shape...pretty papers and stamps....Joolsx

Unknown said...

pretty card, looks lovely. I'm Christine-W3 on do crafts :) x

Unknown said...

Hi Ali ... what a super elegant little card love the colour ... glad you had a nice "you" day ... cant imagine what a "wild camp" is ... lol but much rather do what you did lol ... hope you have a great weekend ... happy crafting and love Sandy xx

Lorna said...

Fabulous card, i love the colours and design

Lorna x

Herbaholic said...

Beautiful card Ali, I bought a stepper card die a few months ago but not had much luck, I'll try again when I get back home :) Thanks for the inspiration :) Debs x

Jackie T said...

Hi Ali this is a stunning card. The die looks amazing. Hugs Jackie

Angela said...

That looks very pretty. I haven't tried this style either x