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Monday, 9 September 2013

Envelope designing and give-away

I am taking part in Astrid’s great idea of an ICAD (Index Card A Day aka a Skinny) swap and have made two of them with an envelope holder ready to go out to their recipients (more photos when they have been received). But before I made the envelopes for the swap I thought I would be sensible and design one to make sure they fitted ok.

Still in Finnabair mode I used gesso, inks, tea, stamps, leftover scraps and embellishments.
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The front ……
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with a small vintage image included.
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The back with the flap up and you can see I used paper from a Tim Holtz paper stash so the inside looks good too.
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A simple brad and thread closure.
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And another little vintage image with lace, frame and collage pieces.

Skinny’s are made 3 x 5 inches and this pocket envelope is 12 x 13 cms.

If anyone would like this little decorated envelope then please leave me a comment and add your link and  I will pick the winner next Monday the 16th September after 12.00 pm. I might even make an ICAD to go in it lol.
Have an inspirational and crafty week.

hugs {brenda} x0x

Please leave your link here.

ICAD envelope giveaway

1. gio  8. Debbie / Daqa  15. Coco  22. Shirley  
2. Rita  9. Christi Conley  16. Jane's Journal  23. Terry  
3. Meggymay  10. MargieD  17. trace  24. Karen Garrard  
4. Daniele  11. Dots Dabbles  18. Karen P  25. georgina  
5. Lesley  12. butterfly  19. Nan G  26. JoanW  
6. Paper Profusion  13. fonda rush  20. Rosie x  
7. Heidi  14. Astrid  21. Hazel H  

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42 comments:

  1. froebelsternchen9 September 2013 at 10:45

    Oh my gosh! Brenda this is absolut amazing!

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  2. Gio9 September 2013 at 12:38

    I love your Finnabair mood!
    I enjoyed a course with her last year, she was amazing.

    Of course put me in the draw! :-)

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  3. Sophie9 September 2013 at 14:25

    Oh, mein Gott, Brenda... das ist der Wahnsinn... :-)
    Wann machst du das bloß alles?
    Unglaublich schön.

    Sophie xx

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  4. Shilpa Nagaonkar9 September 2013 at 14:53

    Brenda, absolutely stunning! tea dye effect is amazing!
    nagaonkarshilpa.blogspot.in

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  5. Silvia(Barnie)9 September 2013 at 15:05

    Wow, Brenda, these are wonderful pieces.

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  6. Gram's Treasures9 September 2013 at 15:35

    This is gorgeous, Brenda! So many bits and pieces on such a tiny project.
    Joyce xx

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  7. Redanne9 September 2013 at 15:42

    Oh Brenda, this is just so beautiful..... I would love to go in the draw but you have treated me already recently so I will keep my name out. Gorgeous work though! Hugs, Anne x

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  8. Anonymous9 September 2013 at 16:27

    A beautiful mix of papers and images, it really is an absolute delight and a lovely Giveaway.
    Please include my name.
    Wishes
    Lynne
    http://lynnesbowsandbelles.wordpress.com

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  9. Rita9 September 2013 at 17:29

    I love this Brenda. It's so appealing. Hugs Rita xxx

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  10. Annie9 September 2013 at 18:30

    Wow Brenda, I can't believe you can have so much detail on such a small card/envelope......they are all stunning!! Wish I had joined in with this swap.....never mind...next time x

    Crafty hugs Annie x

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  11. Meggymay9 September 2013 at 18:30

    A stunning envelope. loving all the awesome additions and details.
    Yvonne

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  12. Deborah9 September 2013 at 19:42

    Truly lush, Brenda. Finnabair style suits you.

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  13. Daniele9 September 2013 at 19:56

    omg what a fabbie creation, your mojo is back with a bang
    hugs

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  14. Glennis F9 September 2013 at 20:13

    Wow Brenda, that is so amazing

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  15. Clare Lloyd9 September 2013 at 20:19

    Really beautiful Brenda.

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  16. Kath Stewart9 September 2013 at 20:37

    Fabulous xxx

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  17. craftimamma9 September 2013 at 20:41

    Wow Brenda, I would love to have this gorgeous piece of artwork in my little box of treasures. It's wonderful and so much detail! You are generous giving that away.

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  18. Paper Profusion9 September 2013 at 20:45

    Gosh these are superb Brenda - I love the delicate colours and vintage softness with incredible detailing and layers. Nicola x

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  19. The Crafty Goat Girl9 September 2013 at 20:50

    Wow what gorgeous work, I would proudly show it off in my craft room. Thanks for sharing such a special piece of your work. hugs Heidi xxx

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  20. Anonymous9 September 2013 at 21:15

    This looks so luxurious! Fantastic envelop - I usually have no time to pay attention to my envelops, and when I have to put my card in a plain white envelop I always cringe a little bit inside. Or the stress when I grab a self made card at the last moment and it doesn't fit in any envelop I have. Argh!
    Your envelop would get a prominent place on my craft-board to remind me to make enveloppes!

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  21. Unknown9 September 2013 at 21:58

    Absolutely Delicious!!

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  22. Shirley9 September 2013 at 22:18

    Love all the collaged look Brenda with so much attention to detail it is total heaven on paper.

    Crafty hugs from Shirl x x

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  23. Margie9 September 2013 at 22:23

    That's just gorgeous Brenda and I would love to own it so thanks so much for the opportunity. Margie x

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  24. kateri9 September 2013 at 22:44

    I love all your work and would be thrilled to receive anything you made. I mean this most sincerely.

    I don't have a blog. But I do have an email address.

    --Kateri

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  25. Brenda Brown9 September 2013 at 23:04

    Kateri send me your email address and I will add you to the draw next week. My email address is on my sidebar.
    Thanks for your lovely comments I really appreciate them
    hugs Brenda x0x

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  26. Ink Art Designs9 September 2013 at 23:08

    Hi Brenda...I love how you are unleashing the inner "Fin"...an absolute stunner of a design with heaps of delicious elements. Totally gorgeous!!!
    Dot x

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  27. Words and Pictures9 September 2013 at 23:24

    It's exquisite, Brenda... can see the Finn inspiration, but it's Finn + Brenda - what a combination!! Gorgeous work...
    Alison x

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  28. rush10 September 2013 at 05:02

    i love this! love the colors and the design!

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  29. Cocofolies10 September 2013 at 08:02

    I love this fabulous skinny and its envelope, a true masterpiece wow !!!! Please add me to the draw, even if i'm not lucky usually lol!.. Enjoy your day and future swaps! Coco x

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  30. Jane10 September 2013 at 08:23

    Oh Brenda this is just gorgoues...I am loving all your new work...Mr Mojo is roaring now! How about a Finn inspired class or even TH meets Finn...LOLOL! X

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  31. Inkypinkycraft10 September 2013 at 09:46

    absolutely gorgeous Brenda, so sorry I am still so behind tryiing hard to catch up xx stunning make xx

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  32. Karen P10 September 2013 at 14:49

    Wowser! That is stunning Brenda. I have seen this ICAD in blog land and wondered what it was - a fab idea! Thanks for sharing with us, I'll be adding my details as those are stunning x

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  33. Nan G10 September 2013 at 16:36

    OMG! This is the envelope?! Wow! Love all the layers and the shabbiness of it! Thanks for sharing....ooooo would so luv to win. :)

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  34. nefertiti10 September 2013 at 18:23

    Really wonderful!!! A lot of work on this pieces!!!!! bisous

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  35. Rossella10 September 2013 at 20:13

    This is just gorgeous, Brenda
    Rosie x

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  36. hazel11 September 2013 at 09:46

    Wow! Brenda this is stunning, I love it.
    xxx Hazel.

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  37. Karin11 September 2013 at 09:57

    wow this looks beautiful!
    Groetjes Karin

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  38. Terry12 September 2013 at 00:25

    Of course I would love this!! You have created a true work of art. Love all the stunning details! I am back from Portland and catching up! Hugs!

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  39. Anonymous12 September 2013 at 12:43

    This is rally sweet Brenda. Love the closure too. Karen.x

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  40. Marjie Kemper13 September 2013 at 12:33

    Well this is just gorgeous, my friend. Absolutely lovely in every way!

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  41. silvergran14 September 2013 at 04:50

    Absolutely stunning! What a treat to fifd this in the letterbox!

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  42. Unknown6 November 2013 at 19:43

    Wouah, c'est une magnifique réas!!!
    Bravo

    ADA

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