Sharing some Art Deco Birthday cards that I made for some birthdays last month.
I do love a bit of Art Deco, there is something so chic about that era of design and decadence and how the ladies dressed.
For these card I have used the Match It Build a Scene Art Deco Gatsby 2 Paper Pack, along with the matching dies (that I have not shown) from Debbi Moore Designs. This is part of the beautiful Art Deco Collection, one of many.
There are regular deals on her Facebook lives and Website for her products that are worth keeping an eye on too.
The backing papers are mixed and match from one of her Art Deco download collections, and I have a very healthy collection of her designs, which I have been collecting and using for many years.
The toppers and decoupage paper pad come in a selection of colourways, but I particularly like this one and one of the brilliant things about Debbi Moore is that she gives you a forever code that enables you to download the paper pad when it runs out.
The floral paper has been printed onto Debbi Moore's pearlised paper. It is 120gsm, a very pale cream with a pearly finish. Definitely worth having in your crafty stash as it prints beautifully, giving your paper a delicate shimmer.
I normally edge my cards with Sakura twilight gelly roll pens, as they leave a fine iridescent shimmered edge on your layers and are also great for highlighting too.
This particular shaped card has already gone to one of my lovely neighbours for her birthday. It is a lot easier not having to worry about posting your handmade cards, as they rarely arrive in the condition you send them and the cost to pad them out for travel keeps going up.
I have used miri board and foam pads between the layers to add a bit of dimension and cut the border off the background topper (as it was a bit too big for this card), and used it on the box envelope that I made.
My next card was from the same Match It Build a Scene Art Deco Gatsby 2 Paper Pack, but I just chose a different colourway as this was for my sister-in-law.
I decided that I didn't want to use all of the paper on one of the papers that I printed off for my second card, so I just kept the deep red tiered bordered base and used the border again for the top of the card.
I've used miri board and foam pads on the topper to add some dimension, and both Art Deco ladies have been decoupaged, too. I have also added some crystal gems along the border and some woven braiding instead of ribbon.
I've used some of my shimmer clear glitter pen on the Art Deco ladies, too and made a box for this card, covering the lid with matching backing papers.
There are lots of free digital downloads on Debbi Moore's website if you are looking for inspiration for a crafty project or looking at making a card or two, as well as some gorgeous cardmaking kits and digital ones too.
Thanks for stopping by today to view my little crafty space.
Have a great week, whatever you have planned for yourself.
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22 comments:
Fabulous Art Deco card Michelle, love the gorgeous images and beautiful papers-love them all but the first one is my favourite-love the colour.
Carol x
Thank you for joining us at A Place to Start.
Carol DT x
These are gorgeous Michelle, I do love the Art Deco style, so elegant and classy.
xx
Stunning Art Deco images and cards,thank you for joining in at CD Sunday Plus
Beautiful and so elegant. What an amazing set of images with matching die cuts. Thanks for sharing with the March Challenge at A Cut Above.
gorgeous cards Michelle......gr karin
I love Art Deco, these are all wonderful.
How lovely these cards are! Thanks for sharing with us at TIOT
These are both so beautiful! I love Art Deco style, and you've showcased it so wonderfully.
Wow, these cards are beautiful! I love the images, and the fun fold makes the card more elegant. Thank you for participating in the Creative Creases Challenge! We hope you can join us again soon. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Debbie, DT
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These are indeed so chic and decadent - I agree. Lovely colours and use of the elements - all coming together very nicely. Thank you for joining us at The Alphabet Challenge xx Lynda/Loopyloo DT
I do like the Art Deco style and love the Aqua colour way you have used.
Thank you for sharing with us.
Jocelyn x
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Wow - those papers and die cuts are amazing - such rich colors! Love the fun fold - gave plenty of real estate to show them all off! Thanks so much for joining our Fun Fold challenge at Creative Creases - and I hope we'll see your beautiful creations again soon. Appreciate your support!
I like the Art Deco style too. I liked both of your cards but my favourite is the first one. Beautiful shades of green and a fab layout.
Pamela
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Your cards are beautiful Michelle. I also love the Art Deco style. Hope you have a wonderful week ahead.
cindys-greencricut
I too love the elegance of Art Deco and the beautiful colourways you've used. Gorgeous!
Thanks for sharing with us.
Jo x
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Lovely cards - very evocative of that era. Thanks for sharing with us at Love to Craft
Lovely cards Michelle, and I love the Sakura finishing touch.
Carol xx
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thanks so much for your lovely comments x
Beautiful creations! Loving the art deco vibe, so stylish 😊. Thanks so much for joining in the fun at Try it on Tuesday! Hugs, Jo x
Very pretty card, and I love your fold! Thanks so much for a wonderful response to our challenge at A Place to Start!
Hugz,
Chana Malkah, Owner
Ally's Angels isn't on your list but we're happy that you shared with us! Both cards are lovely! {Invite: shaped cards and shaped tags (that includes fancy folds/dimensional types) are the theme at Heart's Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags Challenges Blog. Check it out.}
Thanks very much for the update, I've updated it my end now, but have been having trouble with the linky for the challenge which kept coming up with an error so wasn't sure if it actually entered the photo.
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