Summerhouse Trellis Aperture

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Came across a pack of trellis aperture card blanks in my local charity shop so of course I had to buy them.  I've created a summerhouse scene with lots of embellishments ... florals, butterflies and a ginger cat on the outside ... flooring, faux white wood panelling, cushions, wallpaper and a plaque on the inside.


Arranged the gifted florals trailing down one side, shaping and overlapping them, then created the inside with patterned papers, various dies/EF.  Here's a couple of desk shots taken showing work in progress.





Once the card blank was fixed together, the butterflies, wall plaque and cat were die cut from an inked distress oxide scrap and added as finishing touches.  I made this at the end of last year, left open until I knew who the recipient was going to be, I've now added a big birthday number element to match ... I can finally share on my blog as the celebrations have happened and it's been received by a fellow crafter.


I've used - 5x7" Papermania trellis card blank
gifted die cut florals
Sue Wilson butterflies/cat dies
Couture Creations fretboard EF
mag freebie patterned papers/sentiment stamp
Linking up with -

Alphabet Challenge X is for X-tra Embellishments
Pearly Sparkles Challenge #49 For The Ladies/Girls
Shopping Our Stash #415 - Is It Summer Yet???
Thank you for visiting - I'd love you to leave a comment if you have time - Steph x

Comments

  1. As.I.Do.Rodos.Tuesday, 03 March, 2020

    This is stunning a wonderful card design Ginny
    My Blog As I do Rodos

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  2. ClurWednesday, 04 March, 2020

    I do love this card Steph, a beautiful way to use your gifted flowers and such a great charity shop find. Clare x

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  3. Maria Rodriguez.Sunday, 08 March, 2020

    I love the trellis and your flowers, all the little details are so sweet, especially the kitty.
    Thank you for sharing with us at SHOPPING OUR STASH.
    XO
    Maria.DT

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  4. LyndaMonday, 09 March, 2020

    Great colours and design - especially loving the cat :) Thank you for joining us at The Alphabet Challenge xx Lynda DT

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  5. DonnaMonday, 09 March, 2020

    WOW those trellis cards are amazing!!
    Thanks for playing along and anticipating summer with the crew from SHOPPING OUR STASH!

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  6. Alison59Tuesday, 10 March, 2020

    Hello Steph. I've found your blog! Alison59 aka ambacrafts.

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  7. CazroThursday, 12 March, 2020

    A beautiful card, wonderful crafting. Thanks for joining us at Alphabet Challenges, we hope to see you visit us again. Caz. DT

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  8. EmmaTSunday, 22 March, 2020

    Wonderful scene, very relaxing. Emma

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  9. DianeWednesday, 25 March, 2020

    Wow what an awesome trellis design.

    Hugs Diane

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  10. cohennaTuesday, 31 March, 2020

    Beautiful! Thanks so much for participating in the Pearly Sparkles Challenge this time and good luc

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