Sunday, 11 May 2014

I did it!

Way back in February my lovely friend Lindsay was demo-ing at a craft show in Manchester. I was quite taken with the accordion card die but didn't think I'd be able to use it - Lyndsay showed me how easy it was, but it has taken me until now to have a go! I took a deep breath and got on with a card for my eldest son's birthday.
Now, I'm not the world's cleanest crafter but decided that a strong glue was necessary so I used the Cosmic Shimmmer glue - I've a feeling that I may have been better with strong tape as I did end up getting quite sticky at times and had to keep washing my hands!!
I wanted something to reflect my son's interests and talents and judging by his appreciative comments I think I managed it.
His job involves refurbishing flats and houses so that had to be there. He loves visiting castles, his garden, cars and driving - I think I covered those ok too.

His birthday is on there too and a clock (he is often late getting to places - caught that from me!!!)
Most of the papers were from Tim's 'Collage' and 'Lost and Found' papers, some are from sets of Kraftyhands papers I bought at a craft show. I also used some stickers from I covered a Tando key with tissue tape and added a hint of bronze acrylic paint.
The photos were rushed a bit as  - guess what - I was getting close to handing it over!
I did have a few issues with holding the joins together - perhaps three layers of paper was just too much but I got there in the end!

 I would like to enter this in the Tando Creative Challenge this month - Incorporate a key

 Thanks for looking, Chris
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11 comments:

  1. Words and Pictures11 May 2014 at 19:43:00 BST

    What a fantastic card, Chris - so glad you bit the bullet and used the die! It's so worth clicking for the large photos of all the brilliant individual details you've included for your son - love those vintage cars. Great use of the papers too - altogether fantastic!
    Alison xx

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  2. Redanne11 May 2014 at 23:14:00 BST

    I absolutely LOVE accordion cards Chris and you have done a brilliant job with yours - it is wonderful. I love all the elements you added, I am not surprised that your son loved it! I bet you will become addicted to making them now... Hugs, Anne xx

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  3. Sarah Anderson12 May 2014 at 11:11:00 BST

    Wow Chris, this is amazing! Just love it :)

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  4. Julie Lee12 May 2014 at 21:38:00 BST

    Well, Chris, this looks amazing! Accordion cards look so complicated and impressive, that I have to confess they scare me and I haven't dared to purchase a die like this one. Now you might just have persuaded me! What a gorgeous make! I bet your son was thrilled. I know mine would be! Julie Ann xxx

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  5. Annie12 May 2014 at 21:59:00 BST

    Your accordion card is fabulous Chris :-) I adore the way you have taken all of his favourite things and incorporated them in this amazing layout.

    I am sure he will treasure it x

    TFS and Best Wishes

    Annie x

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  6. Carol Plume13 May 2014 at 18:30:00 BST

    what a fantastic card. Well done for getting all your son's interests on there too. Thank you for sharing with us at Tando creative Challenges this month.

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  7. Karen14 May 2014 at 11:44:00 BST

    WOW! this is a fantastic card Chris! Thank you for joining us at Tando :-D x

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  8. Juliz Design Post14 May 2014 at 21:26:00 BST

    Fabulous looking accordian card Chris. I can see why your son loved it with you telling a story on it. Lovely keepake.I bought this die about 8 weeks ago must get a play with it soon.
    Julie x

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  9. Carol21 May 2014 at 12:19:00 BST

    Gorgeous - love how you managed to fit all those aspects in and great to have it truly appreciated :)

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  10. Dana Tatar22 May 2014 at 21:21:00 BST

    Awesome card! I love the treatment on the key. :) Thanks for joining the challenge at Tando Creative! :)

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  11. Kaz24 May 2014 at 11:51:00 BST

    This is fabulous, I'm not surprised he really liked it! There's so much work involved. I think it's the law to get sticky with glue ;) Thanks for joining us at Tando this month.

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