Saturday, 22 February 2014

Take two cans ...

It's back to work on Monday - half term is over so back to school!  It's a real shame that holidays seem to pass so quickly but it will soon be the Easter Break, I really shouldn't wish my life away!

 The sun has been shining today so maybe Spring is just around the corner - it sure helps to lift the spirits and bring a smile to your face.

 This week the challenge at "Less is More" is to use METAL.  I wanted to try and use something more than just a brad (which is the only metal embellishments in my stash) but didn't really know where to start.  To cut a long story short I decided to use two soft drink cans, a Tim Holtz die and an embossing folder- this is the result:

Close up of the flower to show the embossing
I used the following:

Coca Cola can
Fanta Can
Tattered Flora Die by Tim Holtz
Versafine Onyx Black
Woodware Clear Magic Sentiment stamp
Paper Piercing Essentials from Stampin Up

Enjoy!

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11 comments:

  1. Vicky Hayes22 February 2014 at 18:58

    I know what you mean about the holidays flying by Elaine, but it won't be long before Easter! Love your gorgeous layered flower with its fab pierced frame. Vicky x

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  2. Lynne22 February 2014 at 20:13

    The faster the time goes now, the nearer spring gets yaay! Your card is gorgeous and you`re much braver than me. I thought about using drink cans but I`m a scared they`ll cut my fingers to bits lol. What a wuss I am.
    Lynne xxx

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  3. Jan 22 February 2014 at 20:44

    What a fabulous card xx Jan

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  4. Margaret22 February 2014 at 21:47

    Such a pretty card Elaine. I'm back on Monday as well - where did that week go?? :0)
    Margaret x

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  5. Chrissie23 February 2014 at 06:06

    Half terms don't mean the same to me these days since my retirement 8 years ago...it's all half terms these days for me!
    Elaine this card is stunning and just perfect for our challenge this time!
    Wonderful!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Less is More

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  6. Pia S23 February 2014 at 08:23

    Your card looks fab, what a great idea to use parts of drinking cans as metal!

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  7. Anne23 February 2014 at 20:27

    Wow Elaine, what a great idea and stunning card
    Thanks for joining in this week at LIM for the metal challenge.
    Anne
    Guest LIM commenter :)

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  8. Canonbury creations23 February 2014 at 20:56

    Love your canned flower Elaine, so original! Did you cut yourself at all? I must look for a tutorial on cutting cans!
    Val x

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  9. Gerrina26 February 2014 at 10:04

    What a perfect idea to use drinking cans for the flowers! Love your card! Enjoy your day, Gerrina

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  10. Viv26 February 2014 at 13:15

    Aren't you good using soft drink cans - I showed myself up by using BEER ones! LOL This is a fab card - the flower is amazing!

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  11. Karen Dunbrook27 February 2014 at 12:51

    cool card...love the pierced frame...

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