Sunday, May 24, 2009

Go green - Hero Arts weekly challenge



It felt so good to join in a challenge again on the Hero arts website. I have been very busy preparing, designing and making cards for my Blog Day with Shari Carroll and that did not go without pressure!! The date is 19th of June.

So, these tags are made from the remaining packaging of a paper punch and an embellishment sheet I got hold of at Michaels in the USA. I love the wire holder on the first one at the top, which held a Martha Stewart paper punch. I used parts of a Friends Collage stamp for this one.



I always love using the butterfly stamp too. Stamped it on a background which has been stamped with the HA Shadow screen stamp.


Just want to share what I discovered today. A lady from church had heard that I had problems with the menopause and gave me a bunch of sage to use as a tea. It is delicious! I just put one branch of leaves into the teapot, add hot water (no sugar) and voila the tea is ready - apparently it has some very good medicinal qualities!
Have a great sunday!
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14 comments:

  1. AnneMay 24, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    Hi, Jacqueline! Pretty cards! I love how you've used a figure of the Eiffel Tower as your prop! :-)

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  2. Isabelle NorrisMay 24, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    I love those !! absolutely stunning! And love the Eiffel tower behind LOL. Perfect!
    hugs,
    isaxx

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  3. Suzanne CMay 24, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    Gorgeous tags both of them and so clever how you used the pre-existing holes and incoporated them into the lovely designs! So glad you are back and making tags/cards again!

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  4. Lynn StevensMay 24, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    Oh my gogh, That first one just took my breath away ,it is soooo beautiful, I'll be watching for you on your special day!
    I'm going to try your tea recipe too, (same issues) Thank you for sharing !

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  5. Louise (KardKrazy)May 24, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    I've that MS packaging, too! Isn't it too fun to just throw away. Your pieces with it are exquisite... really love the first one.
    I'm sure all your HA work will be gorgous -- don't worry!

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  6. Michelle PearsonMay 25, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    great card, I love repurposing packaging!

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  7. DianaMay 26, 2009 at 1:28 AM

    These are gorgeous! I just love visiting your blog!

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  8. MyriameMay 26, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    Wat heb je prachtige kaartjes gemaakt van die verpakkingen, leuk idee!!!

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  9. Tomo H.May 26, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    Oh, you made fantastic works for joining the HA challenge immedeately!
    Both works are really gorgeous. Yours are always with exclusive elegance, Jacqueline!!!
    I must mark my calendar on your blog day, June 19th! :)

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  10. AnonymousMay 27, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    Jacqueline...these are so pretty. My fave is the top one, stunning it is :) I have been saving all those little wires from the packaging also waiting to use them. Just haven't got around to it.

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  11. AnonymousMay 28, 2009 at 4:39 AM

    Simply lovely!

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  12. Carol QMay 28, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    These are very pretty and lovely colour combinations. Like your stand(!) and I shall remember the sage recipe as I think I may need it soon LOL.

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  13. Stamping CafeMay 30, 2009 at 1:01 AM

    Gorgeous gorgeous tags, love them!! Can't wait for your big day! :) So lovely to see your work!

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  14. Vintage PapersMay 30, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    both pieces are just gorgeous! I love the details and softness you always incorporate into your work! Have a wonderful weekend! :)

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