Wednesday 31 March 2010

Shop 'til you drop handbag card

Hi folks! Here's a card I made using the Shopping Diva stamp set. Such a great image, it inspired me to have a go at making a shaped handbag card.
I cut the handbag shape using my Cricut (I think this shape was from one of the Mickey Mouse Cartridges!) The pretty pink polka dot paper is by ATD (American Traditional designs) I stamped the swirls with the glue pad from Martha Stewart's 'Glitter Stamping Starter Kit' and rubbed on some silver transfer foil. It's the first time I have used the foil sheets and I'm really impressed with the results. I just used a quickie glue pen to adhere the foil for the clasp. I coloured the image with Copic Markers and added a touch of gloss accents to her sunglasses. I cut out the image with a slight border to help her stand out from the background. I added a dotty ribbon bow and the sentiment (from the stamp set) which I cut out with scalloped scissors and shaped with my fingers before adhering with glue gel.

I finished off the inside using more of the papers, ribbon and my Nestabilities. A pretty card for shopaholics everywhere.

Ciao for now!

Sandra x

15 comments:

Tara said...

How fabulous Sandra! This is one sassy handbag!! Love it ;o)
Hugs Tara xx

Marina said...

Wow! That's gorgeous, Sandra!
It looks like a real handbag.
I love it!

Hugs,
Marina

Doreen said...

This is gorgeous Sandra.xxx

KraftyKoolKat said...

Fab Sandra!!! Cathy xxx

Rita said...

How Fabulous Sandra. I bet its loved by the recipient too. Hugs Rita xx

Bubbles said...

Oh my goodness Sandra this is absolutely gorgeous!! I just love the colours you have chosen and the image is perfect! I love my handbags and I love this!
Joanne x

lisa said...

Hi Sandra. What a great card. I love the pink handbag, very now. I have a friend who is a handbagaholic and would adore this, will have to remember it for her birthday!!
Your Easter card with the flowers is gorgeous too and I love the Wedding one, your characters are so cute.

Lisax

sugarplum said...

I like the shaped card idea it suits the stamp perfectly Why is it Pink and black and polka dots go so well together Its a lovely card. very girly
Fi x

Larissa said...

Fabulous card Sandra! Love the shape and colours. The foil sounds amazing!

Hugs,
Larissa

Faye said...

I'm lovin this handbag! xxx

Fiona said...

What a fab card Sandra!

Fiona x

Teresa Kline said...

wow, this is so creative....so girly and cute...sending you a day filled with sunshine!

enjoy *~*

Lexxie said...

Really stylish Sandra, I love all the fab detail,
Have a fab Easter,
Love Sarita xx

Nicola said...

I love this card sandra!! Gorgeous love the pink and black.xxx

The Crafty Goat Girl said...

Stunning Sandra, love those feminine colours, just gorgeous! hugs Heidi xx