Wednesday 18 January 2012

St Lukes Mid month post...

This is my mid month post for the St Lukes Charity card challenge which is all about recyling things you would normally throw away.
For my Birthday one of my daughters came me a M & S Gift voucher which came in a beautiful card which I kept as it was too pretty to throw away so I decided to use the front of it on my card.  Its quite big so didn't need to add much else.  The ribbon is also recyled as hidden behind the image is a black ink stain as I left open my ink pad a dropped the ribbon on top!  I added the bow and of course the flower, leaves and pearls.....


You still have time to make a card for this challenge and you could be this months winner so come on crafters get your thinking caps on...


Anne

17 comments:

Tara Cardwell said...

That's beautiful Anne - thanks for doing a second card this month. I've got one ready to photograph when I get home tonight so I'll add a mid month post over on the blog and you and Jenny on.

Thanks
Tara
x

Chris(craft) and Dave(photos) Richards said...

Fabulous recycling Anne....love the colour tones,
they go so well !
love and hugs
chris richards
xxxxxxxxxxx

Nannieflash said...

Oh Anne that is truly gorgeous I love your topper its so pretty. hugs Shirleyxxx

Sasha said...

Beautiful card Anne. I love the perfume bottle, embossed background and papers:)

Sandra H said...

Hi Anne, Truly amazing card love the colours and the flower is gorgeous and the backing papers :) Sandra H

Stephanie said...

Beautiful & great spot of recycling - those M&S gift card holders are stunning these days so great to use them! x

Aquarius said...

I'd never have guessed that lovely topper was a recycled item - the latest word seems to be 'repurposed' which I read lately. Lovely card - time flies when you're having fun!!

Fabiola said...

oh c'est très joli, vintage et plein de charme, biz

The Other Patti Sue said...

This is absolutely jaw dropping gorgeous!

Canonbury creations said...

Brilliant recycling Anne and such a fabulous topper:)
Val x

Pauline said...

This is just fabulous Anne, I love the perfume bottle shape, and great save with the sweet bow to cover the ink spot! I've done that myself many times!

Unknown said...

Don't blame you for saving this to reuse Anne - it's lovely. Glad it's not just me who gets messy.

Jenny said...

That's a great job of recycling Anne, the bottle shape is quite a centrepiece for your card :)
I'm always having mishaps with ink pads left open!!! tut tut
Jenny x

José said...

Yes, it would be a shame to throw away such gorgeous paper! It's a lovely card Anne!

Vicky Hayes said...

Ah the open ink pad! I've been there too Anne! Your card is lovely - I love the bottle shape and your embellishments make it look really special.

Deborah Frings said...

I can see why you kept the card - it's so pretty, and I love the ribbon and pearls - just a really feminine card!

Sandy said...

I love this - it is called "a bottle of goodness" or should it be "a bottle of beauty" -- wonderful card Anne!
Sandy