12 August 2008

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY CHALLENGE: BUTTON IT!
Yes, I know, you are all thinking '...but she is really onto these challenges now...'. Well all I can say is that I really enjoy doing one challenge a week.
I stumbled across another challenge blog i.e. 'Papertake Weekly Challenge' which also seems to give one some freedom and is not just limited to stamping on cards. I love buttons and have always found them very versatile in my scrapbooking, as most of my (ex) students know by now. So of course I had to partake in this week's challenge.
Being a very practical soul, I was so excited to see Mandy's (one of the Design Team members) sample for this week's challenge. Her sample was of a card in the format of a matchbox in which one can put some special treats for the recipient. So Mandy, sorry I just had to cardlift your creation. Thanks for inspiring me. This creation has also got me going on my in-laws' approaching 50th wedding anniversary invite. So have a look out for this in due course.
Here's my take then on this week's challenge:
The measurements for this card was:
1 piece of cardstock (preferably a thick double sided pattern cardstock) measuring 12x30cm
Score the 12x30cm piece of cardstock (on the reverse side, which will be the inside of the card) at the following measurements along the 12cm width: 5cm, 17cm and 18cm
Fold the card along the scored lines and you've got your very basic match box card. Decorate it to your own personal taste.
Thanks PTW this was really a fun challenge.
- Matchbox inspired signing off

19 comments:

  1. Gorgeous card, love the colour scheme and the layout and sentiment are fab. Love it! Hugs Jillix from dull, dreary, rainy England! lol!

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  2. Glad you enjoyed the challenge! This is a fab creation! Lovely colours and the little details are great! Thanks for joining us for the challenge! x

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  3. Fab-u-lous girl!! Absolutely love it!!!

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  4. Fabulous piece!

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  5. Desire, your little wallet is amazing and I love the idea of the buttons, they wouldn't last 5 minutes in our house. Thanks for the comments you left on my blog :) Donna x

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  6. Hi,Gorgeous card,lovely colour scheme,and great sentiment...
    Sandra x

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  7. Thank you so much for visiting my blog and your sweet comment Desire. Your blog is very beautiful as are your family. Love your little treat card, very cute and such a gorgeous colour scheme. The ribbon lacing is a great idea. Chris

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  8. LOVE your card!!! Once again you've outdone yourself!! Well done!

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  9. Realy gorgeous ,fabulous colours and papers ,Dawnxx

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  10. Stunning card and a great idea to include chocolates or some other type of treat inside.

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  11. This is so clever and ingeneous...fantastic idea, love the sentiment and the colours you have chosen are fantastic. hugs Rachx.x

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  12. Absolutely gorgeous...i loves it:)

    sue
    xx

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  13. Fabulous, what a great idea and I love the papers and the verse

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  14. Gorgeous, fab colours and I love how the button frame the opening.

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  15. What a divine idea for a Card, Desire ... I'm gonna have to double scraplift it ...

    You certainly have enough time on your hands, you lucky girl, to be able to take part in so many challenges ... well done!!

    Love,
    Tracy

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  16. Oh Wow this is wonderful. Kimx

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  17. What a creative idea. Fabulous. M. Carmen

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  18. Love your idea Desire, fab! Louise x

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  19. Beautiful - lovely design -
    I love the papers you used

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