Wednesday, 11 May 2011

papercraft sampler........

......well that's what I'm calling it because it sort of reminds me of those embroidered samplers which were made by Victorian ladies to show off their sewing skills to prospective husbands!

Anyway, I cannot claim it was an original idea. I saw one in blogland a while back (please let me know if it was you and I will link) so when this frame arrived in my Simply Create bundle I knew exactly what I was going to do with it.

So, first up I painted the frame with distress crackle paint 'picket fence' by Ranger. Cut a piece of card to fit inside. Then had great fun choosing what to put in all the little squares. All papers are from the 'neighbourhood' collection by crate paper.

I am entering my frame into this weeks challenge at Papertake....fancy a punch.


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23 comments:

  1. PinksyDoodles11 May 2011 at 17:16

    Liz, this is so beautiful and so clever too.
    Clare x

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  2. Steph11 May 2011 at 17:22

    This is absolutely gorgeous, Liz. I really love the idea and might have to borrow it myself if you don't mind. Gorgeous, gorgeous!! x

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  3. judith@poppy cottage11 May 2011 at 18:13

    Great sampler, love it! Some great little ideas on here. The frame is fabulous too, Judith xx

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  4. petra,s cards11 May 2011 at 18:17

    wauwwww this is verry sweet lovely card!!
    xx petra

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  5. ~ Ali Robertson ~11 May 2011 at 18:46

    Fabulous!!!!

    Ali x

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  6. Vicky11 May 2011 at 19:01

    It's fabulous Liz!..

    hugs Vicky xx

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  7. Faith A at Daffodil Cards11 May 2011 at 19:10

    WOW love this, original idea or not, it is fantastic, I am in awe how you could up with so many variations :)

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  8. Anonymous11 May 2011 at 19:10

    Fabulous!!! I did see one on someone's blog the other day too, but can't think where. I love what you've chosen to put in the squares. Good job modern day husbands aren't the slightest bit interested in embroidery skills or I'd still be on the shelf! xx

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  9. SallyB11 May 2011 at 19:14

    Hi Liz...
    I love this..It is stunning!
    I have got to give it a go myself.
    You have to fill these squares with all your favourite things..
    Beautiful!

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  10. Wishcraft11 May 2011 at 19:34

    Liz this is absolutely amazing! So many gorgeous and clever details on one creation :o) Lisa x

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  11. Donna Mosley11 May 2011 at 21:03

    Ooh! Liz this is fab, so many cute little creations altogether.

    Donna x

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  12. Beth11 May 2011 at 21:26

    Oh wow, I love it Liz! You'd make a great Victorian wife! ;-)

    Love Beth xx

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  13. Liz McGuire,11 May 2011 at 21:32

    Gee, thanks Beth!

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  14. kelly ledder11 May 2011 at 22:53

    ohhh love this

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  15. craftypam6012 May 2011 at 00:14

    I absolutely LOVE this card!! Plan to have a go to make something similar if you don't mind x

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  16. melsanford12 May 2011 at 07:49

    Oh wow - what a fab card! Love all those little squares :-) Gorgeous! Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

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  17. Emma Williams12 May 2011 at 12:15

    wow!! What a gorgeous card and such a unique idea! I love it...it's really beautiful!! :)
    Hugs, Emma xx

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  18. sparklygirl-Tina12 May 2011 at 12:25

    Hi Liz

    This is just gorgeous I love it! I've not done anything with my Simply Create kit yet.....

    Sorry my birdies flying on my screen gave you a fright!

    Take care

    Tina
    X

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  19. Hazel (Didos)12 May 2011 at 15:45

    WOW this is amazing, Love it, Hazelxo

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  20. Lorraine A12 May 2011 at 20:34

    Fabulous creation ,,,, I love this !! :-)

    thanks for joining us on the Papertake Weekly Challenge :-)
    luv
    Lols x x x

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  21. fatmonica12 May 2011 at 20:56

    Just beautiful!

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  22. Dragonlady14 May 2011 at 10:47

    Hi Liz

    Fantastic work, love all the little pictures.

    Hugs Ali x

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  23. Brenda Dean17 May 2011 at 22:42

    WOW! This is absolutely fantastic. Love it! Great job.

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