Thursday 12 April 2018

A Beautiful Gatefold and a trip to Ikea

Hello friends

How is your week going so far?
Yesterday Mitchell and I ventured to Lakeside (Essex)
specifically to visit Ikea.  Thankfully it wasn't too busy and we got
everything we needed within an hour.


So...what was we buying?
Among other things (that I didn't actually go to buy!)
we purchased a table and storage drawers to create an area for photography
and videos.  This is Mitchell's new role for Hope and Chances.
Along with helping me with Facebook Live he is going to 
be shooting other videos and taking project photos.
We have complicated lights arriving tomorrow! 
Elliott is still on hand when he isn't at Uni and studying hard,
I am grateful that Mitchell is stepping in to help because sometimes
it all gets a little bit hectic. 
The idea is that it frees me up to craft more...I like the sound of that! 

Talking of craft...today's card is very simple. 
So simple it uses just two colours of cardstock and two die cuts.
The die is the very beautiful Floral Gatefold.

This is a really good sized die and makes an impressive card in minutes.
Simply by folding down the score line and creating a gatefold,
white on midnight blue cardstock.


I chose to use some twine to keep the card closed.
You could of course use ribbon and also add a message/invitation inside .


So much cut out detail with this die, look at those leaves!
I've got a thing about leaves right now.


Floral Gatefold is available on the website here
and for a limited time the price has been reduced.

Please stop by tomorrow for Friday Die Day.
Take care friends and it's nearly the weekend.



15 comments:

Chris said...

Hi Christine
That is such a beautiful Die and card, just love it.
Have you seen the the wall peg board storage for craft items at IKEA. It's brilliant. My sister and I have bought a lot of it and it has totally transformed my craft room,, i can see everything I need, rather than hunting around. I'll take a photo for you later.
Chris xx

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning All.
Thank you a very pretty card and, die set.
Good luck with all you new projects, have lots of fun.
Take care Kitty.

hazel young said...

Beautiful card and die Christine. Enjoy your extra craft time xx hazel

nattyboots said...

Hi Christine
I wont envy you with the complicated lights when they arrive , i have never been to Ikea ,must pay a visit when the weather gets better .
A very lovely card and die , i love it .
Elaine H X

CraftyCoffey said...

Lovely card today. Glad your trip to Ikea was productive!

Michele

margaret driscoll said...

Good Morning Christine
Good luck with all your prep work sounds like Mitchell will be busy!
Lovely card so intricate too!
Love Marg

lydia jordan said...

Morning Christine,
Lovely die and a pretty card.
Lydia
X

Anonymous said...

Morning Christine. Beautiful card and I can’t wait wait to see more Fb live and videos. Well done Mitchell x

Anonymous said...

Good morning Christine well with Mitchell well and truly on board now the family involvement is complete!! There is no Ikea near hete so I have never visited one of their stores but one day perhaps. This is a great die for quick cards very effective. Best wishes Jackie x

Littlelamb said...

A beautiful card Christine. A die to think seriously about getting. I always enjoy a trip to Ikea and we have one the other side of town now. Sounds like Mitchell is going to be very busy. Enjoy your day x

Laura O said...

A beautiful card Christine and all made easy with this stunning die. Laura O Springfield

Brenda said...

Hello Christine,
Beautiful card. Love this die, the results are really pretty and feminine. xxx

Patricia Howarth said...

Hi Christine, You have both been 'busy bees', I was amazed when you said it didn't take you long at IKEA, in my local Ikea you go in at one door, and have to walk round and round and round and round in circles, it seems to take hours before you get to where you want to be hahaha.
So glad that you are getting all this help from Mitchell and also Elliott when he's around, they are such good boys. When you get your techy lighting you will be all set for your next 'Live'.
A lovely die set and a very pretty card.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Pat S Witney said...

Hi Christine
Great card today. Thanks for sharing.
Sounds like you had a busy shopping day. Sounds like Mitchell is going to be very busy setting all that up.

Lynda's craft's said...

Hi Christine sorry I'm late our internet went down . Just had to pop in to say your card is gorgeous love that Die.xx
Hug's Lynda xx

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