Monday 8 October 2012

Sometimes you don't have to spend a fortune



The other day I was in my favourite paper crafts shop and I came across two of the nicest papers I have seen in a long time. I knew I had to get them as they had parasals and lanterns, two things I absolutely love. I am challenging myself to make cards that don't cost much and I am happy to say that the cards that I made out of this paper have cost me about $1.50 or even less, all I have done is used the paper as the main embellishment, I have cut out the lantern's and parasals and paper pieced them using self adhesive dimensional foam. I have purchased quite a lot of this paper and look forward to using them in future creations.

The Challenges I have included-
ATC'S and cards with attitude-Anything goes
Fat pages & cards-Anything goes
Inspire me Fridays-Anything goes
Simply create-Anything goes
Challenges 4 everybody-Anything goes
Totally stampalicious-Anything goes

Thanks so much for visiting and have a great week :)



16 comments:

Desire Fourie said...

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Desire Fourie said...

Hi Susan. Hope you are well. Sorry about the previous comment here, but it is a challenge you might like to enter sometime. Loving this creation of yours.
Hugs
Desíre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}

Karon said...

Oh My goodness - these are just stunning, so effective.

http://karonskraftykorner.blogspot.ca/

Vicky said...

lovely Great Cards Thanks for joining us on challenges 4 everybody, Hugs Vicky

Rhonda Miller said...

Both cards are terrific. I love how you used the papers. TFS.

Patty Gorka said...

Love both of your cards, super cute papers too! Thanks for playing along this week at Twisted Tuesday Challenges!

Gale said...

Fab cards Susan. I love the papers and how you used them. Thanks for sharing with us at Twisted Tuesday and good luck. Hugs, Gale

tiffany said...

love the lanterns and umbrellas! Great to have you joining in the challenge at Twisted Tuesday! =) Tiffany

besitos said...

Two beautiful cards, simple yet elegant. Thanks for joining us at ATCs & Fat Pages With Attitude xx ~Paula DT

Unknown said...

very pretty and cool cards, stunning work, thanks for joining simply create!!!

Dwita said...

Beautiful, Susan. Love them both. thanks for joining ATCs With Attitude. See you again.

Dwita.

Pinkies Sparkly Creations said...

such a great idea and a beautiful outcome thanks for joining us at fat pages and cards with attitude and good luck emma xx

Safdar Ali said...

Both the cards are so cute. I like the colors you have used and also love the CAS style design like Plastic cards which make the card POP. Thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

Simple and elegant design with supporting shades, you skills towards selection of shades inspires me a lot...can you guide me how can i design such captivating Plastic cards ?

Leanne said...

WOW! These are gorgeous! Surprised you haven't been blogging either.

Petti said...

Love your design. So pretty cards!