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Wednesday, 19 June 2013

Easel Card With Drawer

Good morning everybody. I decided to have a couple of days playing hookey. On Monday I was very tired - thought I would sleep like a top on Sunday night but I guess I was overtired and also had lots on my mind thinking back over the day. Apart from my knees being a bit creaky I was otherwise fine. Other parts of my anatomy were okay too - thank goodness for padded shorts! Lol! Thanks Sue P for the offer of a rubber ring but luckily I didn't need it!  I must confess to not being the world's best sleeper so the tiredness builds up. Anyway, I had a really good night's sleep last night and feel great today!

My Project

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 I decided to make an easel card with a drawer since I haven't done one for a while. The actual drawer part measures 14 x 14 cms. I then used Grand Labels 1 to make an overlapping top and base to finish it off nicely. The easel card also measures 14 cms and I again used Grand Labels 1. I used SB Lace Doily Motifs for the centres of the top and base of the easel card, decorating with pearls from my stash. A rose from Wild Orchid Crafts acts as the stopper for the easel, together with some leaves from SB Foliage. The drawer handle is a punched white flower with a a dotty ribbon covered brad. The stamped sentiment is from Our Daily Bread Designs. I do love to use quotes in my work.

I thought this would make a nice gift with some note cards in the drawer. I'll show this in another post since I haven't actually done them yet.

I thought I would also give you a quick peek at my medal! The cheeky little badge was given to me by mum after the very first London to Brighton Bike Ride I did 26 years ago. I put it on every time I reach Brighton !!


I pinned the ribbon so you could see the wording


Well that's it from me today. The sun is shining so I think I'll go out and do some gardening.

Have a good day everybody.

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30 comments:

  1. Rita19 June 2013 at 10:41

    Good Morning Christine. Congratulations on your bike ride success. Your Drawer Card is so stunning. I love the dies you have used to create this. Enjoy your Day. Hugs Rita xxx

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  2. Unknown19 June 2013 at 10:50

    Hello Christine, this is fabulous, an easel card with drawer is something I've always been going to make but never got around to, love the die selection too.
    Elaine

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  3. Crafty Lark19 June 2013 at 11:06

    Hello Christine, Well your badge made me smile loads and your project card is absolutely fab. Love the button and pearl detail also. xx Flora

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  4. Unknown19 June 2013 at 11:13

    A fantastic creation and love your badge, had to chuckle at it...
    Now I have never made an easel box card and need to try this as it's gorgeous.xxx

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  5. janieworkum 19 June 2013 at 11:30

    Wat een schitterende easelkaart. super
    groetjes Janie

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  6. Marie-Louise19 June 2013 at 11:57

    Fantastic drawer card Christine. Love your medal and badge.

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  7. Jacqui's little piece of England19 June 2013 at 12:39

    This is absolutely fabulous Christine
    Well done on your ride
    jacqui xx

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  8. sue w.19 June 2013 at 14:29

    Hi Christine, congrats hunnie on completing your ride, I for one think you deserve numerous medals!
    Love your fab card it's beautiful, love the elegance and colours, a lovely keepsake.
    Hugs Sue W.

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  9. Jenny L19 June 2013 at 14:46

    Hi Christine,
    what a superb drawer easel card. Love the colours used. Fabulous design as usual. That peach coloured card looks amazing, and the dies used on it are a great addition to any ones stash.
    Wonderful medal for your bike ride. You are such a wonderful person for entering, and giving up your time, and energy to such a worthwhile cause. I love your badge your Mum gave you.
    Have a wonderful crafty day.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  10. Sue19 June 2013 at 15:37

    Congrats on completing your bike ride, it must be very rewarding to do something that you enjoy for a worthwhile cause.
    Your drawer easel card is stunning. I love the design, gorgeous colours and beautiful verse.
    Sue xx

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  11. Unknown19 June 2013 at 16:08

    Brilliant Christine! Love the badge and the card with a drawer is a great idea for choccies too! :)it is beautifully constructed!

    Crafty Hugs
    Heather xx

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  12. Hazel19 June 2013 at 18:02


    Congrats on doing your bike ride, not good that you couldn't sleep but know the feeling, was always like that when I drove home the south of Germany to Scotland to collect the children from school. Went to bed a felt I was still driving.

    I just love your card it's a great gift to.

    Hazel xxx

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  13. Gerrie's kaarten19 June 2013 at 18:29

    Wat een prachtige easelkaart
    Mooie kleuren super
    Gerrie xx

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  14. Sue19 June 2013 at 18:53

    This is absolutely stunning Christine love everything about it..and well done you on your bike ride!!! huggles hun Sue xxx

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  15. Carol19 June 2013 at 20:10

    Love your creation Christine, a lovely gift for someone. Congratulations on your bike ride too...I haven't ventured out again yet, need to go padded shorts shopping methinks!! Carol x

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  16. Lorraine19 June 2013 at 20:17

    Gorgeous project Christine. I love the colours and design.
    Congratulations on your bike ride too.
    Lorraine x

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  17. Doreen19 June 2013 at 20:26

    Gorgeous card,fab design and colours.xxx

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  18. Carole Z19 June 2013 at 20:41

    Congrats on your bike ride Christine! Love your card, I have got quite into making these recently! Carole Z X

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  19. Brawny x19 June 2013 at 20:52

    Wow! This is absolutely fabulous Christine. So, so clever. I've never attempted anything like this before. It will be a lovely gift for someone.
    Best wishes Lea x

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  20. Patricia19 June 2013 at 20:56

    Oh! Wow! Christine I just love what you have done for today.
    Well done you, you deserve that medal, love the idea of your badge must bring back so many happy memories to treasure.
    Remember the oil again!!!! helps the creaking
    Hugs

    Patricia xxx

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  21. Nicecrane Designs20 June 2013 at 00:59

    Sooooo stunning easel card,,,,,,I am watching each detail,,,,,,wowwww,,Thanks for your comment at mayshappydaze about my "Vintage Flowers & butterflies Cs" .Please visit my blog /Store and feel free to ask me your favorite product from all my stuff for free, email me to nicecrane@yahoo.com

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  22. UTs Hobby Time20 June 2013 at 02:41

    Elegant card. Love the colors.

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  23. Karen P20 June 2013 at 16:49

    Love your medal and that cheeky badge is fabulous!
    This is one gorgeous creation Christine - beautiful soft colours and the details are fantastic. Glad to hear you don't need a rubber ring lol, cheeky things we are lol! Karen x

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  24. Planetsusie20 June 2013 at 17:02

    Brilliant creation Christine I just love the colours and the dies. I think anyone would just love to receive this.

    Your medal and the badge are just the thing and I'm glad you wore them with pride!!! As for the rubber ring, I'm glad you didn't need it 'cos I've just realised it has a puncture and I don't have a repair kit - lol.

    Bigs hugs to you Sue Pxxx

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  25. Peanut20 June 2013 at 17:14

    Oh WOWOWOW!!!! That is a super mega fantabulously elegant project! LOVE IT!!!! And you managed to create this masterpiece with creaky knees and all? I bow in the presence of awesomeness! LOL
    hugs, Asha
    Sunny Summer Crafts

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  26. May20 June 2013 at 21:30

    Gorgeous creation Christine...Love the soft colours Brilliant attention to detail....

    Well done on the Bike ride... I was thinking about you on the day as I only live approx 25 mins from Brighton...Love the badge too... Hugs May x x x

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  27. melanie21 June 2013 at 20:44

    Well done on the bike ride the easel bx card looks fantastic .Melanie

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  28. Christine Hussey22 June 2013 at 14:53

    Fabulous creation Christine it's a perfect gift and the colours you have chosen are great! Well done on your bike ride and thanks for showing us your medal and badge, a great achievement. Love & hugs Christine H xx

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  29. Sonia23 June 2013 at 14:12

    Just wonderful creation my dear friend^_^
    Beautiful embellishments^_^
    Happy Sunday and big hug,
    Sonia

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  30. scrappymo!25 June 2013 at 08:41

    Gorgeous!

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