Saturday, November 8, 2008

Heart of gold... or two hearts of gold. Whatever!



Ahem ahem!
I made a pocket card! Yay! Not a first for me, but definitely a first using the two way tape technique. This one’s much easier, because the one I used to make was different than this. Say, like you make a box. It had little gap... some space so that the card could be pulled out easily. But I like this better. Less time consuming :o)
Alright, I wanted the front to have a tied up kind of look. This is why I used jute, gold dori, gold net, gold thread and gold beads.






I drew the hearts on off-white card stock. Made the swirly pattern on one and painted the other gold. I have used two shades of gold. I don't think that you will be able to distinguish between the two shades.
I really wanted to do the crisscross thingy with the ribbon. This was the best way to apply that technique. If I wouldn’t have use the two way tape even then this would have hold the pocket together. Too bad I got the idea after I was done taping it up.
Oh I forgot to tell! The gorgeous paper that I have used here was sent to me by Steph! (Hi Steph!) Remember the BIG BOX OF GOODIES? Aah she has sent me the most wonderful stuff! She truly has a heart of gold!



The flap inside the pocket is plain. I wanted to make two very tiny hearts and stick them either at the top-middle part or bottom-right. They would have looked so cute. But I am a lazy ass. LOL

I used my brown marker to make the border and then used a gold marker for the edging.

17 comments:

Mrs Mayne said...

Great card! Thanks for joining us for the PTW challenge! x

Dawn said...

Wonderful, Stunning,Inventive are there any more adjectives to use!!
Your versatility amazes me Erum - What do you do with all your cards you make.....

Hugs
Dawn
xx

Crafting Queen said...

Beautiful work. You work is stunning. Thanks for visiting my blog.

SmilynStef said...

Hey you! ... I knew that paper found the right home ... you did fabulous fabulous things with it ... lovely.

Donna said...

Thank you for your lovely comment on my card. Your cards are all fantastic, very inspiring blog. Donna x

Lesley said...

Great card, thank you for taking part in the MTTC challenge xx

Desire Fourie said...

This heart creation is just gorgeous. Love how decorated the hearts. Warm regards from sunny South Africa

Murielle said...

OH...This is stunning!!!!!
You have make a great card precious.
I love your splendid work.
Mumur

mel m. m. mccarthy said...

Pure lovliness! I can never ever get enough of those sequins and the glorious ways you use 'em. I love the way those two hearts are snuggled up! Super loveliness! :O)

Anonymous said...

Hi E.T. Thanks for visiting my blog. This card is fabulous! I love all the different fibres wound around the panel! Just gorgeous.

Jo said...

Stunning!!! Thanks for joining in this week :o) Jo x

Shirley said...

A really gorgeous pocket card! I have some of those little itty bitty sequins.

Crissi Harvey said...

Gorgeoous card love the hearts and ribbons

thanks fro joining in with the Arty Girlz challenge.

crissi xx

Julie Allain said...

Beautiful card

Thanks for joining in with the Arty Girlz challenge

Julie xx

Nikki Fairbairn said...

Your pocket card is gorgeous and such beautiful details, Hugs, Nikki x

Maria Matter said...

Your card is gorgeous!
All your cards are gorgeous!
I'm so glad you came to my blog to leave a kind comment...so I could find your blog! I really enjoyed my visit, you have great creativity!
Blessings, Maria

Cuchy said...

WOW This is so creative and elegant. Perfect for a wedding. Hughs, M.Carmen