Goin’ to Argos

Posted on | May 22, 2010 | 12 Comments |

I think something like Argos (this is my personal/project 365 blog, more pics and UK stories from each and everyday) is a must go if you visit the UK. I don’t think there’s anything like this in the U.S.! We made our selections last night and going to Cambridge to pick them up.

I made a card last night using my oh so romantic lighting… this was inspired by Embellish Mag: green, kraft, black, and butterfly, and WPlus9, paper-piercing:

It’s a simple card with a pop. With a bit of trimming and some dimensional tape + a bolder color you can make a simple card stand out a bit more. Oh, if you’re interested in making butterfly trails it’s really easy. Just grab a pencil, have a NICE eraser handy (I use the Steadtler Mars plastic, it’s white, or a rubber eraser — used these two since my graphic design days in college), and draw your path. Then with a piercing tool start punching holes. What’s the spacing? Eye-ball it and try to keep it consistent. Practice on a junk mail or something until you’re happy with the end result and try it on your card. Cause of my lighting situation I couldn’t really spend a lot of time/details but the colors, dimension and later the trail completed this little card. I’m old you all, need more light to see straight without getting a headache {::SMILE}.

Ok, going to Argos in Cambridge, will check out the market there too, and just have a good time. Laters!!!

Materials:

Stamps: WPlus9 Woodgrain Silhouette + Addition and Funky Foliage sentiment
Ink: SU
Tools: SU paper piercing tool
Paper: PTI

Comments

annie ling posted the following on May 22, 2010 at 12:02 pm.
this is a beauty! Totally love it!
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Dawn W. posted the following on May 22, 2010 at 3:26 pm.
Super fab Savitri! Love your little trail. ;o)
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Sparkle posted the following on May 22, 2010 at 7:33 pm.
Such a pretty card!
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jeni allen posted the following on May 22, 2010 at 9:22 pm.
oh, how pretty!! it’s been a while since i’ve been able to stop by and visit…beautiful work friend!!! :)
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~amy~ posted the following on May 23, 2010 at 3:35 am.
Lovely with a pop:)
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Elise posted the following on May 23, 2010 at 4:58 am.
You’re REALLY something! This is DEE-lightful!
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Maile Belles posted the following on May 23, 2010 at 6:32 am.
Simply adorable, love the trail!
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Kelly Massman posted the following on May 23, 2010 at 1:55 pm.
Beautiful card!
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Tiffany posted the following on May 24, 2010 at 1:36 am.
Love this! The colors are very bold, a dramatic effect!
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Angie Tieman posted the following on May 27, 2010 at 2:48 am.
Very nice card! Love the trailing paper piercing! Hope your light situations get fixed soon, I like LOTS of light, so I feel for you!
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Ayana Posadas posted the following on May 27, 2010 at 6:24 pm.
Such a pretty card!! :)
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Ashley Cannon Newell posted the following on June 7, 2010 at 4:53 pm.
The piercing butterfly fluttering is beautiful on this card!! Thanks so much for joining us in the Embellish Butterflies Challenge!
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