Sunday, September 6, 2020

613 Avenue Create - September - Anything Goes w/Optional Theme: Use A Charm

Hello, Crafty Peeps!
This month at 613 Avenue Create the Optional Twist for our Anything Goes Challenge is:
Use A Charm!
I don't know about anybody else but I have tons of charms and I very rarely use them.  If I were into jewelry making, I could create some "boss" bracelets. 

This slimline card is another practice scrap that I decided to use in a project.  I have an idea for a diagonal cut gatefold slimline card that has not come to fruition so far.  The idea works but the elements I want to use are tripping me up. I have one more solution to try before I just abandon the idea for a while.
 Happy, Happy Birthday
There is a slight imperfection in the cut but this card is going to a family member so I am not stressing about it. Also, there is a scoreline that shows beneath the Washi Tape.  The Washi tape was the first element I added and that set the tone for the design of the rest of the project.
While working on this card, I remembered why I stopped making "tall" cards...too much real estate on the inside.  I don't normally decorate the inside of my cards, but with these slimline cards, I find that the inside just looks bare and uninteresting without some kind of treatment.
I had one moment of panic when I realized that I did not have a bold "Birthday" sentiment to match my "Happy" die!
I think my "quill" pen save works rather well!

I hope you will join us and share your "charming" projects in our challenge!  Thanks for stopping by!
HUGZ,








15 comments:

  1. OH! That reminds me I have charms I haven't used LOL. I love your card Chana, great design, love the placement of the little birds seen outside and inside and then the fun of the woodland animals inside. Such a beautiful card.
    Faith x

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    1. Thanks, Faith! I love the stamp set that the woodland animals are in. I want to use them more.

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  2. I didn't even see any imperfection, just love the cut out on the top and card design, your family member will be so happy to get this. Hugs, Lori m

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  3. Gorgeous card. I love the feather closure. I like to use charms on bookmark tassels, hanging from my journals, and even feather dangles I make for my hair. I think your butterfly charm is a darling addition to your card. Hugs, Teresa

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    1. Thanks, Teresa! I purchased a tassel die because it became to expensive to purchase the real ones. I am going to try that on some bookmarks I am making for my SIL to give as Christmas gifts! I had not thought of using charms...thanks!

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  4. Beautiful slimline card Chana, I love slimlines and your closure is a fabulous way with the little butterfly on this unique fold, the little birds are cute to and I love the inside..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  5. Chana this fabulous and I love how you attached the charm xx

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  6. I love the desing of this card, how you've played with the position of the animals and the sentiments, great job. María, xx

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  7. Chana, this is beautiful on so many levels. I've yet to jump into slimline cards. I love yours!

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  8. This is such an adorable card! Love it! Do you know what company made that HAPPY die cut?

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  9. Gorgeous slimline card love the cute critters inside and butterfly charm-the feather pen works brilliantly
    Carol x

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  10. Love the design of your card and the cute little critters! Great sentiment too.
    Sandyxx

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Chana