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Tuesday, 16 February 2016

One White Poppy

Hello. I hope you had a good weekend. I've nearly finished reading Marie Kondo's Life-Changing Magic of Tidying and it really is living up to its name. My craft room clear-out has been delayed though as she recommends starting with your clothes (you have less emotional attachment to them). I have done that and it's going well so far. I really like her folding method and it will work well in many areas.


For my poppy card I wanted to avoid the obvious and took inspiration...


...from this photo I took a few years ago. One white poppy next to its red friends. I'd never seen one before and was really pleased to spot it when I was out with Maya.


I started off by drawing the central circle using the framer stencil. I then added the poppies and leaves around the outside, masking off the centre as I did this.


I put the outside of the stencil back in place to work on the scene. A blue Post-it mask kept the ink off the white poppy. 

To finish it off I went around the edge of the scene with Distress Ink and did some faux stitching around the edge.

Stamps and Stencils Used


Tidy socks!

Lynne
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6 comments:

  1. SamsHomeCookedDesigns.com16 February 2016 at 18:46

    Ah I have heard of this lady, I have been de-cluttering my craft room for some time now but I keep filling the gaps again?? I might get her book. I have never seen a. White Poppy either, it looks great in the photos and love your card too Lynne. I do love to see your de-cluttered approach to making cards too, it's a big help to someone like me!!! Xx

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  2. Linda Page16 February 2016 at 19:58

    Lovely card Lynne thanks for the instructions. .I have never seen a white poppy either..nor heard of the tidy lady and her book. I have no chance to declutter as more stuff keep arriving hahaha ha

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  3. Linda Page16 February 2016 at 19:58

    Lovely card Lynne thanks for the instructions. .I have never seen a white poppy either..nor heard of the tidy lady and her book. I have no chance to declutter as more stuff keep arriving hahaha ha

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  4. Theresa16 February 2016 at 21:33

    never seen a white poppy either. would love to declutter but i stand no chance as i will just replace it.....hugs xx

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  5. Linby17 February 2016 at 08:11

    I love poppies but never seen or heard of a White one, I did wonder where your inspiration had come from when I saw it on tv. I see you have had to adapt the recommended fold for socks, if the draw is shallow her rose method does not work!

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  6. Unknown17 February 2016 at 12:05

    Love your card Lynne, I've never seen a white poppy either, beautifully clean and fresh card. Xx

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