Tuesday, November 19, 2013

The Art of Paper Floristry...

Hi folks...yesterday didn't quite turn out to be the "firing on all cylinders" day I intended...it all went pear shaped when we overslept...leaving me running around like a headless chicken to shower dress and fit in our morning stroll before dashing off to the hairdresser...only to discover my appointment is for today...looks like the "activate the brain" switch and the Furry Boy's built in alarm clock are on the blink.
But back to the real purpose of the post and a question for you...did you order the Craftwork Cards "Art of Paper Floristry" Kit...I do hope so because you are going to love it. I was in mega oohing and aahing mode when I received mine to make samples for the Pick Of The Day launch on Create and Craft last week...it is drop dead gorgeous...2 pads of beautiful papers and delicious die cut flowers...matching Candi and a beautiful inspiration booklet with instructions on how to make all the flowers. I couldn't choose a favourite between the two colour collections...Sherbet...beautiful pastel romantic dreamy colours and Blush Rose...gorgeous shabby chic soft spicy colours.
Craftwork Cards sent me this gorgeous heart shaped blackboard wreath to decorate....oooh la la...right up my street. I gave it a whitewashed look wiping on White Acrylic Paint before adding a beautiful White Guipure Lace border from The Ribbon Girl and then set to work curling...shaping and layering up the flower die cuts from the Sherbet Pad...
This would have looked great hanging in my utility room...another aide memoire for this forgetful crafter to jot down the things I need to remember but I couldn't deny him his Create and Craft TV debut so rather reluctantly parcelled it up and sent it on it's way...

and a couple of cards made with the gorgeous Blush Rose...



Everyone at Craftwork Cards would love to see what you make with the kit...all you have to do is e-mail your projects to Tina at sparklygirltina@gmail.com or to Julie at julie@craftworkcards.com and they will be happy to share your inspiration with us all on the Craftwork Cards Blog.
Let's hope it's not going to be another That Was The Week That Was...toodle oo for now and I'll see you all tomorrow to share some Winter Wonderland makes...
Hugs Kath xxx

21 comments:

  1. Swoooooooon, Kath, that heart blackboard wreath is to die for! I wouldn't have been able to part with it! My oh my, what a beauty! Are these available to us in the states?

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  2. Good Morning Kath. What gorgeous creations. Maybe you'll be lucky and they'll sent the blackboard back to you. I could not have parted with something as beautiful as that. Hope you have a better day. Hugs Rita xxx

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  3. Oh my Kath what a gorgeous blackboard and beautiful flowers. It would have broken my heart to send it off! Susan x

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  4. Good morning Kath, gorgeous creation using a wonderful kit. Wish I had bought it but have so much on the go at the moment. Maybe later.

    Wilma x x x

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  5. love the blackboard Kath and all of the flowers! Mary

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  6. I was so tempted Kath and seeing these I'm wising I'd bought them - lol!!!!Your first piece is stunning and the cards are fabulous - love them! Big Hugs Rachel x

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  7. Wow, another thing to add to the wishlist, stunning makes

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  8. I missed it all! Must be the medication.....the blackboard is just stunning Kath, I hope you get it back! Hugs, Anne x

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  9. Morning Kath... love the blackboard and your lovely cards. My kit arrived today and it is gorgeous... yippee... but I'm off to Manchester tomorrow to visit my son and his family soooo boohoo I'll not be able to 'play' with it for another week.... something to look forward to though.
    Hugs
    Heather
    x

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  10. The blackboard is stunning! I could not have sent that back Kath, it's so stunning x

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  11. Hi Kath, I would have tried to hang onto the blackboard too - it is stunning and beautifully decorated. This would be so nice for a wedding with the bride and groom's names on. I think I may have to add the kit to my ever increasing Santa list. Valxxx

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  12. Gorgeous projects. I love the pretty flowers and colours.
    Lorraine x

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  13. I can certainly understand why you wouldn't want to send the blackboard back its just stunning! In fact everything you made with the kit is beautiful!!

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  14. I should have known that some of your handiwork was there K
    kath. Love the blackboard you clever girl !!

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  15. How can you bear to part with the blackboard - it is fabulous. Love the cards too but I am resisting all temptation at the moment - Christmas pressies to buy! X

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  16. Beautiful!! Absolutely love those flowers!

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  17. Hi Kath, beautiful kit, but it's you who turns it into something stunning. Gorgeous heart, what a wonderful gift for someone special. The cards are lovely, great colours and design...Trish

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  18. Gorgeous , gorgeous samples. I did watch all the shows but had to sit on my hands,having to use everything up what I already have. Sorry not been around much. Take care. Love and crafty hugs. xxxChrisB

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  19. Wow - this post is just full of gorgeousity! I know it's not a word, but it somehow conveys what I want to say.

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