Hello, Crafty Makers!
This week's theme at Shopping Our Stash challenges us to make a project that represents where we live or where we come from. I was born in Pennsylvania, lived for nine years in Florida, and now call Georgia home. I decided to go with Georgia because I have been in the Metro-Atlanta area since 1970.
It should be no surprise that I decided to embrace
"The Georgia Peach and Cream"
I used one of my off-brand $2.99 dies to create this "Peaches and Cream" gatefold card. I don't mind waiting for these dies to ship from China because the shipping is free and three dollars beats thirteen to fifteen dollars every time. Actually, this set came with two dies this floral and a vintage lamp post die.
The vellum is such an elegant touch and I like the graphic tension that is created by using the rustic twine against the elegance of the rhinestone-bedecked floral and vellum gatefolds. The Georgia Peach sentiment strip also brings another rustic element to the design. I think the project embodies the spirit of Metropolitan Atlanta a great mix of both rustic and elegant living!
I created my own peaches using a Ranger Blending Tool
I simply could not represent Georgia without including a little "Pine Green" since we are also known for our Pine Trees. I looked through my stash but did not have a single stamp or die of Dogwoods or of our fabulous Azaleas!
"The Official Georgia Peach"
These fun gatefold cards are easy to make and there is plenty of room to write long notes!
Hello, from Decatur, Georgia! We just love all y'all!
HUGZ!
Chana Malkah
Love, love this sweet Georgia Peach card!! the detail of the vellum behind the "doors" is beautiful Chana, then that delicious looking peach inside makes my mouth water.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous creation, love the fun gate fold design.
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oooohhhhhhhhhhhh what a masterpiece of design AND an awesome representation of georgia, as well! (ps: where did you live in PA, i was born and raised in bucks county, suburbs of philadelphia; my mom & siblings still live in that area!) ♥
ReplyDeleteAmazing Chana! Love the gatefold and the "peaches and cream" of your card!
ReplyDeleteI have been to Georgia a few times and have always loved my time there, it's where I developed my love for grits, although I eat them like oatmeal with milk and sugar which I am told is the WRONG way to eat them lol
Donna, when I moved from Philadelphia to Florida, I did the same thing. I thought my grandmother was serving Cream of Wheat!
DeleteAwesome fold, fab. colour and beautiful die cuts. Fantastic job.
ReplyDeleteI've been waiting to check your card out since I saw out on the HQ page... and let me say: worth the wait! First of all, the colors are just absolutely perfect for "peaches 'n' cream", and the screen-look of your "gates" is perfect! The rectangular windows could not have been done better. I also always love when you leave plenty of writing space-- I'm definitely a novel-writer in cards!
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