Howdy! This morning I was playing in my studio and found these twist cards I cut from my Envelope Bonanza set a while ago, hmmm, I thought, “let’s use up some of these scraps lying around so I don’t have to clean” and here is what I came up with:

Honestly, my craft room is MORE of a mess now but at least I have some pretty cards right? I had printed the card papers that come in my School Paper pack at Lindsay’s Stamp Stuff and I found a scrap of paper from the Shabby houndstooth kit and some leftover ribbon roses and I went to town, a little sepia ink scuffed around the edges made everything match well enough.

When I cut the twist card/envelopes with my Cricut and SCAL I cut 2 per 8.5″x11″ cardstock and there was room to cut a couple scallop circles on the paper too (I used the dingbat font Kutups09 from Clever Someday, it is a fantastic font and Free!) so it was just a matter of mixing, inking and layering the elements. Also I got to use up some of the flowers I crocheted last summer on this card.
this card qualifies for the following challenges: ABC Challenge (use your stash), Crafty Ann (anything goes), Cupcake craft challenge (Beautiful Blooms), Drunken Stampers (use your scraps), Stampin when I can (brads) and Little Red Wagon (brads).
Thanks for stopping by and til next time happy crafting!

This is so clever Lindsay! What a great way to use up scraps,a d they look gorgeous! Thanks for sharing. ~Diane
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What a unique design…I have sat here for a few minutes just looking at it! Love the embelly choices and all that sponging!
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Do you know where you found the crochet pattern for the flowers. The cards are cute and you cleaned at the same time amazing lol
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Hi Rebacca, there is a great easy pattern here on nicole heady’s blog: http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2009/05/embellish-it-senior-challenge.html I like it because you can follow the patter all the way through for a double blossom or stop at step 5 for the flowers on my card. Once you get the basics you can experiment with stitched and petals and make a variety of flowers. t takes me about 5 minutes to make a flower as shown on my card and a double takes twice a slong. Also I prefer to use craft thread or crochet cotten instead of embroidery floss as the strand will not split on you:)
Have fun!
Lindsay
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A lovely selection of cards. Well done for using up the ‘stuff’ on your desk and thank you for sharing them with us at Crafty Ann’s.
Beryl xx
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These are great I love them!
love Dawn xx
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Excellent work Lindsay, really effective, Thank you for sharing your wonderful work with us at Crafty Ann’s
Ann x
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These are really beautiful: Excellent vintage appearance!
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WOW ! You really used some of your scraps up … and they are beautiful ! Thanks for playing along with us on Drunken Stampers
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These are beautiful, Lindsay!!! You always have the best ideas, and I’ve probably said this before, but I just love your style! Thanks for linking up with the Drunken Stampers–and once again inspiring me to try something new!
Hugs,
Linda
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wow! everything looks great!
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Wow! Fabulous samples. Lots of texture and wonderful combos. Thanks for joining us!
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Beautiful! Thanks for playing along with us this week at the Drunken Stampers!
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How awesome! How do you keep coming up with such great ideas? These are just so pretty!
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