Thursday 9 October 2014

Apron card

I bought a baking image from LOTV months and months ago with a specific person in mind to use it for.  I think I got it just before it was retired as I don't think it's still available now.  A friend at work is passionate about baking and she makes the most amazing cakes, so I knew immediately it was the perfect image for her birthday card.  And amazingly I actually remembered that I'd bought it several months later when it was her birthday!

I made a tent-fold card into the shape of an apron by cutting out 'armholes' using an oval nestie in both top corners and adhering some ribbon into a loop at the top and ties at the sides before adding the backing paper.

I popped some rolled flower ribbon at the top and added a pocket created by the image which I stuck down with double-sided tape on three sides after stitching to lilac backing card, and inside I popped in a little tag with a stamped sentiment.

This project is to support the challenge at As You Like It Challenge where our theme is to showcase your favourite type of ribbon/twine/lace.   Although I love twine and lace, my favourite is definitely ribbon.  I usually reach for a satin ribbon, but opted for a soft lilac gingham for my baking themed apron card.



And here's the card with the little tag pulled out so you can see the sentiment which says 'We are all special - some of us just don't know it yet'.



Card Recipe:
I've been inspired by:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



31 comments:

Marianne's Craftroom said...

What a clever card. Inspired by how you cut the shape, simple when you know how. Love the colours. I have this cute stamps, must use her again x

Anonymous said...

Fabulous Annette such a great idea to and a cute image,
hugs me x

Squirrel x said...

So cute, so adorable, so pretty, just so perfect, love it! Hugs xx

Carole Pollard said...

what a gorgeous creation today just so clever Love and hugs Carole x

Sarah said...

What a great shaped card Annette, an adorable image...so cute and perfect, of course, for The Cutie Pies Challenge!! xx

Anonymous said...

Beautiful, well done!!!
Hugsss, Gaby

Debra K. said...

Love the apron card! This is so perfect for your baking friend, the wonderful card design, cute image and lovely sentiment all together with the pretty embellishments. Just gorgeous. Debra x

Christine L said...

Wow... what a perfect design for a baker Annette... and of course, your colouring, as always is stunning.. Loving the ribbon ties in that gingham too!

Hugs
Christine x

KT Fit Kitty said...

Hi, Annette! This is so pretty! What a brilliant idea for this stamp! Love your colour combo!

3treescreations@gmail.com said...

Oh my - this is ADORABLE!!! How clever!!!

Deanne :)

Dena said...

Gosh! This is precious!!!!!
Hugs, Dena

Gerda said...

What a beautiful card!! Love the adorable image and the pretty ribbon!!! Thanks for joining us at “Simply Create Too”, hope to see you next time again.

DT-Member SCT
Gerda
http://cardscreations.blogspot.com

Canonbury creations said...

Fabulous card love the perfect combo of stamp and card design. The colours are beautiful too :-)
Val x

Carol S. said...

Love the shape card and the image is so sweet. Hugs, Carol s.xx

Chrissy said...

Perfect Annette.The image is so adorable and love the gingham ribbon and gorgeous papers..fabulous design.

luv CHRISSYxx

Anne said...

Love it Netty! You're right that stamp has gone now, such a shame :o(
Thanks for entering our 'Anything Goes' challenge this month.

Good luck!

Anne x
Lili of the Valley

Sue Nicholson said...

Lovely sweet cute work, thanks for sharing and joining us at Cutie Pie challenge cheers Sue N x

Pat said...

Lovely card, sweet image and great design, thanks for sharing at Fab'n'Funky.

Pat xx

Crafty Moone Cards said...

Beautiful, thanks for joining us at Cutie Pie's. Sue x

thecraftycavalier said...

Stunning! Love the shape and the image is beautifully coloured! Hugs, Jayne x

susiestacey said...

Sweet card.
Thank you for sharing at Allsorts 'Cute All The Three's' and good luck x Susan x

Mojca said...

ohhhh my Annette this is ever so cute! love the pretty bunny, he is so sweet and lovely colouring! Thank you for joining us at ABC Challenge. Hugs! Mojca

Annette said...

Hi Annette, I just adore your apron card! Your colouring are as always stunning and the papers and flowers are a perfect match!
Thanks for sharing and joining us at The ABC Challenge!
Hugs Annette

Wendy said...

Absolutely gorgeous and so adorable, love it!...Thanks for playing along with us at Fab'n'Funky this week.
Wendy xx

Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

Congrats in getting Top 3 in our Fab 'n' Funky Ribbons challenge Annette. So love your gorgeous apron card. Hugs, Wends x

Antoinette/Cultivate Life in Joy said...

Gorgeous creation. I absolutely love your apron idea and would love to give it a try(hope you don't mind. It is so adorable. Just a friendly crafter stopping by for a visit and becoming your newest follower. Big Texas Hugs, AntoinetteT

www.antoinettesfilledheart.blogspot.com

Annettes Hobby Rosettes said...

Hi Annette (Netty)
People keep getting me mixed up with yourself in challenges (lol).
I love your work and I just wanted to let you know how much I like seeing your creations.
Would love to have you on our Facebook group too if you would like to join us, its a great fun group.
"Meet at the Scrappers Corner"
https://www.facebook.com/groups/694374473958879/ we have loads of fun, we run a challenge and we share our wins and ideas. Would love to have you join us.
Cheers
Annette

Unknown said...

Hi just visiting from the "Meet at the Scrappers Corner"Fb group..love your work can't wait to see more..
Kerry xx

Lynsey said...

I spotted your card in a top 3 and just came by to say how much I love this card!
Hugs Lynsey x

Sylvia Anderson said...

Hi Sweetie, I came here from beautiful Toni's blog......
- http://antoinettesfilledheart.blogspot.com/2014/10/may-i-have-your-tentplease.html .
I just adore this cute little card, I might get my apron die out & make one xxx

Kat W said...

This is so pretty and such a lovely design for a baker! The ribbon and flowers add such fab texture too and the pull out tag is brilliant :-)

Big hugs, Kat xx