Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Book page flowers

I wish I had more time to craft and visit around blogland than I do at the moment.
I love reading books, but haven't had much time for that either, so I've started to listen to books instead. It can easily be combined with cardmaking, and I save myself some time and can do two things I love at the same time! Yay!

About my card: For the flowers I used pages from a paperback book I really didn't like - normally I keep all books I read but this one I did not care for to take up space in my bookshelf. So I gave it a new pupose by using some of the pages for my Altenew and Prima flowers. Leaves are Altenew and stamped onto a green DP. Sentiment was a recent freebie with a magazine. 2 DPs were used as well as a striped sticker border. I quite like the style, it's not typical for me. A sketch was used as inspiration for the layout, as is often the case, and I wanted to celebrate Allsorts' birthday as well.

This card is for:
The Paper Players - #592 Sketch
Allsorts - #677 Anything For A Birthday

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20 comments:

  1. megMay 24, 2022 at 8:22 PM

    A fabulous idea to stamp your flowers on an unloved book page,the script adds interest and depth,beautiful papers and layout too

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  2. Alice (scrAPpamondo)May 24, 2022 at 11:23 PM

    E-book readers are so useful to read with the ears and do other things in the some time! Great use of the old book page, these flowers look so pretty. Lovely take of the sketch and sweet card!

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  3. crafty-stamperMay 24, 2022 at 11:25 PM

    Beautiful card and love the flowers stamped on the book pages.I have got back into reading every night when I go to bed and get books from the ;local charity shop then when I have read them take them back for them to sell on again
    Carol x

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  4. Dena JMay 25, 2022 at 1:58 AM

    Brilliant use of text print! Beautiful color of green. Thank you for joining the 13th birthday celebration at Allsorts.

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  5. LeAnneMay 25, 2022 at 3:09 AM

    I just adore this....I have some books I've saved for stamping and you've inspired me to try this technique again! Your flowers are just the perfect shape for them. Very pretty indeed! Thanks for playing with my sketch this week at the Players!

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  6. brendaMay 25, 2022 at 7:39 AM

    A really pretty floral card and very effective using the book pages, lovely to see you at our Allsorts 13th Birthday celebrations, many thanks for joining in.

    B x

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  7. cotnobMay 25, 2022 at 8:21 AM

    A pretty Birthday card Pia, your flowers look fabulous stamped on book pages - time for doing what we enjoy always seems to be in short supply doesn't it!
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  8. papierelleMay 25, 2022 at 10:50 AM

    Just beautiful!!! Love your card design!!

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  9. LinbyMay 25, 2022 at 1:52 PM

    I like to listen to audio books while I craft too. This is an amazing make with the lovely book flowers and your choice of papers really makes for a contemporary design. Thanks for sharing with us at Allsorts 13th birthday challenge.

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  10. DonnaMay 25, 2022 at 3:32 PM

    Great idea to repurpose your book, the flowers go great with your lovely designer papers!

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  11. ChrissyMay 25, 2022 at 10:59 PM

    Gorgeous book pages flowers and love your card Pia, lovely design and papers..I love my Netflix on when I'm crafting, I don't watch it so much as everything is so dark but I love to listen..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  12. aussie aNNieMay 26, 2022 at 11:18 AM

    Lovely stunning flowers, design and gorgeous colours♥

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  13. Donna EllisMay 26, 2022 at 6:16 PM

    What a darling creation, Pia! I especially like use of your unlikeable paperback book used in the flower petals! beautiful! hugs, de

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  14. VivMay 26, 2022 at 8:18 PM

    This is such a lovely card Pia - fab design and great recycling!

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  15. KraftyKoolKatMay 27, 2022 at 6:52 PM

    This is gorgeous Pia. Lovely colours and layout. Great idea to combined two loves together. If I sit down to read my Kindle lately I fall asleep and it falls on the floor. 🤣
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  16. Witchcrafted LifeMay 27, 2022 at 7:04 PM

    Terrific card, dear Pia. Those text-filled blooms are fabulous!

    Autumn Zenith 🧡 Witchcrafted Life

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  17. MerviMay 27, 2022 at 7:49 PM

    I love to listen books while crafting, saved the nerves after two covid years...
    Thank you for sharing your beautiful card at Allsorts Birthday Party;-))m

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  18. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)May 28, 2022 at 1:47 AM

    Just love your bookprint flowers, Pia - so pretty!!

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  19. lozMay 28, 2022 at 3:48 AM

    Beautiful card and page DP Pia..Loz

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  20. JaydeeMay 28, 2022 at 5:01 PM

    I love this technique and how you brought everything together. Such a pretty final result. So glad you shared this beauty with us at The Paper Players this week
    Jaydee

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