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Saturday, 25 June 2011

Tart and Tangy teacher thank you

Well I was up bright and early this morning, eager to see what the Less is More challenge would be today,  and it was to make a card using this fabulous sketch.

With the end of term coming up in a few weeks, it's been on my mind to make cards for my youngest son's teachers, so that was the thinking behind my offering this week. Come and have a look:



I always like to use a traditional apple motif on my teacher appreciation cards and this one is from the Tart and Tangy set. Of course only the shiniest, yummiest looking apples will do for those hard-working teachers...


... and these apples were given a coat of Poppy Parade ink before giving them a super-shine with Crystal Effects. I love how they look against the soft masked, sponged and stamped background - and yes, that background was stamped with a leaf from French Foliage! If you're a regular reader of my blog, you'll know that I'm using this set on everything that moves at the moment! The sentiment is stamped inside the lines because I thought they looked a bit like handwriting guides.


Supplies needed for this project:
Stamps: Tart and Tangy, French Foliage, Just Believe (sentiment)
Ink: Old Olive, Early Espresso
Card stock: Confetti Cream
Other: Markers, Crystal Effects
You can buy any of these supplies from me and I can have them delivered to your address in the UK. Just send me an email or give me a call on 01280 820593.

I had to leave my apples to dry before assembling this card  (don't attempt to speed up the process with a heat gun as you get a nasty bubbly mess instead of a nice smooth shine!) so I've been at my older son's tennis match and my younger son's school fair since making them. I'm happy to report that the sun shone on these events and great fun was had by all (although I admit to being very glad to get home and have a revivifying cup of tea!)

Hope you're all having a great weekend! I shall be popping round to see what everyone's been making a bit later. Thank you for coming to visit me and leaving a comment - I really appreciate it.

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66 comments:

  1. Paula Whittaker25 June 2011 at 17:25

    wonderful card...love the effect on the apples

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  2. Chrissie25 June 2011 at 17:28

    I'm with you on both counts for this card Vicky... love the apples as a symbol of teachers (although I personally was always grateful for a bottle of wine rather than an apple) and LOVE the French Foliage set.
    Super, super card, love it!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  3. Kathyk25 June 2011 at 17:36

    Looks good enough to eat!

    Kathyk

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  4. Dana25 June 2011 at 17:40

    A beautiful card!

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  5. Sientje25 June 2011 at 18:03

    Love the way you made your apple's too. But the background is also fantastic!

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  6. Alison xx25 June 2011 at 18:09

    Poppy Parade is a great colour for the apples.I'm sure the teacher will love it. We've been out and bought all the alcohol for the teachers gifts !!! Glad your day was a success. A xx

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  7. Anonymous25 June 2011 at 18:23

    Love the shiny apples, wonderful card!

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  8. Debs M25 June 2011 at 18:26

    what a great idea for the teachers cards! hmm nice to know there is a su person in the uk if i can ever decide what i want from the catalogue!

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  9. Faith A at Daffodil Cards25 June 2011 at 18:28

    LURVE these apples an you are so right about the lines, a great card

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  10. LeAnne25 June 2011 at 18:52

    Oh how sweet is this card!....I THOUGHT that was the leaf from French Foliage! You combination of sets is great, although they seem to be different styles, they work together so well.
    I saw that sketch this morning too....although I am supposed to be on blogging vacation, I couldn't help thinking about what I could do with it!

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  11. Jenny25 June 2011 at 19:01

    Fabulous card Vicky, love the iconic apples...so glossy and the background is great. I wonder when and where the apple /teacher connection started ??
    Jenny x

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  12. Carol25 June 2011 at 19:04

    Great card Vicky, the apples look fabulous. Carol x

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  13. Julie25 June 2011 at 19:06

    Fab card Vicky - love the apples !
    Julie x

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  14. Tara Cardwell25 June 2011 at 19:29

    Brilliant card for a teacher Vicky love it!

    We take any cards at the hospice Vicky, not just challenge cards, as long as they are handmade and saleable, anything else goes! Thanks

    Tara

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  15. Jenny25 June 2011 at 19:29

    Thanks for that Vicky...a little over site on my part. hehe
    Jenny x

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  16. Bev25 June 2011 at 19:48

    Vicky, What a core-ker of a card!!!!! Excellent as ever. Bev.x

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  17. lililindsay25 June 2011 at 20:11

    Fab card. I would have been delighted to received such a card when Iwas in the classroom. Tart and Tangy set is sitting on my desk. Was contemplating using the stamps for my entry!

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  18. Anonymous25 June 2011 at 20:12

    Brilliant card Vicky; I love the shiny apples!! xx

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  19. Jan 25 June 2011 at 20:17

    Great card, love it xx Jan

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  20. Beryl K25 June 2011 at 20:33

    Great card, those apples look good enough to eat
    Beryl x

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  21. Mandi25 June 2011 at 20:44

    Fantastic card Vicky. Those apples look superb. Love them on that panel and that speckled card. Something I have yet to try!
    Your family days sound wonderful

    Thank you very much
    Diva LIM mandi
    Less is More

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  22. Fiona25 June 2011 at 20:50

    Your rosy apples look good enough to eat Vicky, what a brilliant shine on them. Love the red/green combo and the speckled card. Aren't teachers lucky these days, mine got nowt!

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  23. Zoechaos25 June 2011 at 21:00

    Smashing card. XOXO Zoe

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  24. Heather T25 June 2011 at 21:21

    This is superb, Vicky, from the super shiny apples to the lovely subtle leaves behind them.

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  25. Margaret25 June 2011 at 21:52

    Lovely Vicky, the ones I get are always shop bought which I appreciate but would love to get one like this!!!
    M x

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  26. Linby25 June 2011 at 21:58

    Great card and I just love those shiny apples.
    Linbyx

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  27. GinaA25 June 2011 at 22:22

    Bold eye catching card, love the background image that complements the apples so well. must look that stamp set up.

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  28. Sharon25 June 2011 at 22:48

    Great teacher card. Love the zingy apples.
    Sharon x

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  29. TAM25 June 2011 at 22:53

    Fantastic card - the shine on those apples make them look good enough to eat. Perfect for teacher's thank you cards

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  30. Anonymous25 June 2011 at 22:53

    I love how you put so much thought into your beautiful cards. Apples, guidelines very subtle but very clever. Just hope the teachers appreciate them as much as we do.

    Keep going with the French Foliage I am sure that you haven't run out of ideas yet!
    Linda x

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  31. Loli 25 June 2011 at 23:41

    Hola Vicky, thank you for your visit.
    Fantastic card for a english teacher, in spain the apple don't is a symbol for a teacher is a notebook or pencil, your card is a great work as ever Vicky.I love all yours stamps.
    a hug from Palma

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  32. Bernadet Rodakowski26 June 2011 at 00:27

    With the extra gloss on the apples, they look good enough to eat. Your card is beautiful!
    Bernadet
    bernadetscraftblog.blogspot.com

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  33. Gibmiss26 June 2011 at 00:29

    Hi Vicky
    Gorgeous card ...those apples look good enough to eat anothe Fabby card......love it ....
    hugs
    sylvie
    xx

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  34. Brenda Dean26 June 2011 at 01:51

    Very cute! Love it!

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  35. G Peplow26 June 2011 at 09:34

    Hi Vicky, This is a wonderful card, love the whole thinking behind the apples and they sit on a very pretty background, clever girl, Gay xxx

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  36. Jess S26 June 2011 at 11:43

    love the glossy apples

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  37. Helene26 June 2011 at 12:09

    Fab card. Love the background - it is a perfect foil for the tangy apples.

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  38. Sarn26 June 2011 at 12:28

    Perfect for the challenge! Lovely.

    Hugs, Sandra

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  39. Hazel26 June 2011 at 15:29

    Brilliant, love it. Hazel x

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  40. Lynne26 June 2011 at 15:44

    Oooh Vicky. I think you`ve exelled yourself here. This is fantastic. Love the shiny apples, they look scrumptious.
    Lynne xxx

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  41. Romaine26 June 2011 at 18:04

    Love the effect of the glaze! Somehow, the traditional apple seems "right", doesn't it? Lol, glad that you had to go out, I know that I am sooooo impatient waiting for things like glue with glitter to dry, and certainly crystal effects would fit in there! :0)

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  42. ~ Ali Robertson ~26 June 2011 at 18:46

    Super card!

    ali x

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  43. Suze Bain26 June 2011 at 19:39

    Love the leaf background and the glossy apples are fab. Another super card. xx

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  44. Sally H26 June 2011 at 22:56

    Gorgeous! I love the leafy background and those apples are real beauties!

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  45. Theresa27 June 2011 at 01:14

    This is just wonderful! I'm sure the teacher will be totally appreciative...My student's parents tend to forget about saying thank you to me. So thank you for taking the time to thank a teacher. You're awesome and so is your card.

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  46. Susan27 June 2011 at 03:41

    Adorable card, Vicky! I love the look of the glossy accents...I tend to go through spells of using it, but I do love how it shines!
    My Card

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  47. Julie Halls27 June 2011 at 12:25

    Those apples look good enough to eat!

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  48. Andrea L - EnchantINK27 June 2011 at 12:26

    That masked background is fantastic! And ... the apples look really delumptious! Hugs xxaxx

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  49. Deborah Frings27 June 2011 at 19:19

    Just brilliant - the apples are so shiny - they look wonderful!

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  50. Janna Werner27 June 2011 at 20:21

    Yummie card, Vicky! Lovely colours and cas style!

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  51. Julie27 June 2011 at 20:44

    lovely card, I really like the stamped background, very effective.

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  52. Kathleen27 June 2011 at 21:06

    Brilliant card all round, great idea an apple for the teacher, must remember that for next year as I have already done my Grandsons cards.

    Kath x

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  53. Anonymous27 June 2011 at 23:06

    Fabulous card, love the design and those apples look yummy!
    Helen x

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  54. Aileen28 June 2011 at 09:53

    Lovely card, Vicky. Your apples are super and cut out so perfectly. The background is superb. x

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  55. Bonnie28 June 2011 at 17:48

    What nice shiny apples! A perfect card for the teacher!

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  56. VICTORIA29 June 2011 at 02:46

    Love your card. I like the shiny apples good luck in the challenge. Victoria :)

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  57. ThinkInk Creative29 June 2011 at 03:27

    Lovely. Really lovely.

    I love that background - well, I love that stamp set though I haven't used it for a while. Thanks for the inspiration!

    cheers,
    Malyn at ThinkInkCreative

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  58. The Crafty Elf29 June 2011 at 05:28

    This is such a fantastic card and your apples look good enough to eat. I especially love how you created the background. Very nice!

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  59. MonicaB29 June 2011 at 14:09

    Great card! Love the crystal effects on the apples.

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  60. Clare29 June 2011 at 19:23

    Wonderful cards again!

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  61. Angelnorth29 June 2011 at 20:32

    Great take on the sketch, lovely shiny apples!

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  62. sparklygirl-Tina30 June 2011 at 20:10

    Hi Vicky

    Safe to say I think we all love your card! wow sooo many comments - and all deserved for such a gorgeous card.

    Tina
    X

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  63. Sue1 July 2011 at 13:50

    Brilliant card Vicky Luv Sue x

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  64. Lynn1 July 2011 at 20:36

    Great 'thank you teacher' card. Love your French Foliage and Natures Walk cards too. Lynn x

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  65. Lynn1 July 2011 at 20:36

    Great 'thank you teacher' card. Love your French Foliage and Natures Walk cards too. Lynn x

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  66. Janelle11 July 2011 at 15:18

    I really try not to comment on every post of yours... I promise that I try. You just make it too hard. :) Love the shiny apples, but masking out an area and then sponging and stamping it... well, that's what elevates this card to fabulous! Love it, Vicky!

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I'd love to know what you think. Do leave me a comment - it always makes my day! Vicky x


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