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My name is Eileen but to friends in the card making world I'm known as 'ikki'. (which is pronounced I-KEY) From where or how this came about I'm not sure - it just got shorten from my original craft name of Ikemo by various friends along my crafting way! I started crafting whilst recouperating from an accident, and from my first attempts with peeloffs and paint - I was hooked! Now my passion is my BUG! and now BEADING!

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Saturday 28 November 2009

Nestabilities and Cuttlebug Folders - Christmas No.23

Hi, this card is one which I made last year for the NS Breast Care Unit.  When I showed it a few weeks ago, it caused some confusion as to how I achieved this look.    .
So, here is how I did it.....

First off I printed the sentiment, then using the Swiss Dots folder across the card embossed and added a score line.

The 2 half circles DO NOT OPEN.  They were made by cutting the largest scalloped circle, which I embossed with the Snowflake folder and slightly inked.  Then cut in half.   By punching 2 eyelets and joining together with ribbon from the scalloped edge - you get the effect that it will open.   If you used vellum or a lightweight paper you could wrap a full circle round the card.  It's one of those things on my list to try, but has yet not done.  Perhaps tomorrow! 

Hope this clears up any confusion - it makes simple little card, but it gives a very effective look.  Let me know if you try it.....Bye for now.

6 comments:

Fiona said...

Lovely card as always - can't wait to get my 'bug' for Christmas!! Fiona x

Lynne K said...

A beautiful card. Easy when you know how (thanks for showing us!) but looks very impressive.

Penni said...

How fabulous - simple and effective.

I love it.

Hugs
Penni
X

Gibmiss said...

hi ikki
super card i love the snowflake design...thanks for sharing..
Hugs
Sylvie
xx

Jackie said...

A really beautiful card. Thank you once again for your tutorial :o)
Jackie xx

Anonymous said...

Really like this one Ikki, simple but so effective, thank you for your continuing inspirational ideas
Julie Mae (DC)