This is a bit of a sad post for me - I have decided to step down from the Crafter's Companion Design Team. I have loved working with all of their fabulous products over the past couple of years but as the main focus is now on Dies and I am not a natural die cutter - I really prefer working with papers and digital images along with fussy cutting and decoupage, I felt that the time had come to call it a day!
This card is from my final allocation and uses one of the fablous Die’sire Fancy Card Blanks, this one is the Easel Card - Black.
The main die is the Die’sire Create-a-Card What a Hoot die and the sentiment is the Die’sire Create-a-Card Thank You die. I have used papers from the Sara Davies Autumn Morning Signature Collection 6 x 6 Paper Pad behind the dies and just added a couple of gems.
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Thank you for visiting my blog today, your company is much appreciated.
Pauline
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Thank you for visiting my blog today, your company is much appreciated.
Pauline
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What a tough decision to make but I can see what you mean - this card is gorgeous but the die cuts do all the work, the only way you can inject some of your own personality into it is in your choice of materials and style of card. I much prefer to work with dies that allow scope for creativity, such as those that make embellishments. I hope this doesn't mean that CC will be neglecting their super ranges of CDs and stamps
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This is one fabulous card Pauline and as for it being your final one for CC it's a winner. Love the die and the colours you have chosen. I am sure you will be missed on the Design Team . Hugs Jennifer xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and it is always hard to make the right choices in life but I am sure you follow your heart.xx {aNNie}
ReplyDeleteStunning card Pauline, you have displayed the die beautifully by making an easel card.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the CC design team will miss you and your fabulous makes.
Janice x
Love the card Pauline it's a wonderful die, understand how you feel though, I think dies are great to use with images and papers but not as the main element, congratulations on your Dt post with Paper Shelter CC's loss is their gain.
ReplyDeleteYour card is lovely. A hard decision, I know as I deaigned for them for two years, good experience but tremendous pressure. If you no longer enjoy it then time to leave.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card and a great one to finish your time on the DT with too. Having been on a similar DT a couple of years ago I know what pressure you can be under, I'm sure that CC will miss you.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
Stunning card Pauline love the die and colour combo, so sorry you've made the decision to step down from CC, I know you will be missed, at the end of the day you have to do what is right for you.
ReplyDeleteHugs Julie xxx
A super card, very striking colour combo using this beautiful die. A tough decision but we have to go with what feels right and the path that our creativity requires.
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Hi Pauline
ReplyDeleteFabulous card... Love the colours...
Hugs Sylvie xx
Beautiful card Pauline the dies you have used as well as the colours look great, sorry to hear the news you will surely be missed.
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lorraine x
Pauline, this is a very special card, the colours are fitting great together!
ReplyDeleteLia xx
Such a gorgeous card Pauline! I love the color combination, it's very elegant!
ReplyDeleteIt is always best to follow our heart and what we love the most!
xoxo Olga
I agree with Jane, it's a tough decision, but when the product isn't a good fit for your comfort zone, it's better to move on. Like you, I prefer digital or rubber stamping to using specialty dies. While I occasionally use dies, I tend to use my Silhouette Cameo the majority of the time as the Studio DE software allows me to create exactly the shapes I want for my cards.
ReplyDeleteYour card is lovely Pauline. It's a lovely die and I like the products you've chosen to use. You've done some lovely work for CC and I'm sure you'll be missed. Barbxx
ReplyDeleteOh Pauline this is such a beautiful creation! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood’s ‘Pumpkins or the color Orange’ challenge and please come back again soon!
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Hello Pauline,
ReplyDeleteYou have made a wundervol card with this beautiful die.Such a tough decision for you to leave the CC Dt-Team.Have a nice day.
Hugs Sylvia x
Wow!! Your easel is so pretty, this intricate diecut looks really breathtaking!! Perfect choice of colours, too!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is realy amazing!!
ReplyDelete♥Hugs Valentina♥
A fabulous card Pauline - you have to go with your heart on difficult decisions. Good luck with your new DT.
ReplyDeleteKath x
Hi Pauline,
ReplyDeleteI think you made a good decision to step down, this is not your style of cardmaking, love the way you use images and flowers and pretty papers,
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Ans x
it's a beautiful card Pauline
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A great card Pauline. Sad news that you're leaving the CC Design Team but it seems to be the right decision for you. I love all your cards.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card Pauline but understand what you mean I use dies as an embellishment but would struggle to use as the main focus-and you do CD and decoupage work so well
ReplyDeleteCarol x
This is a wonderful card.
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Kuni
Such a hard decision for you dearie, but I can totally understand why. Your card is simply beautiful. Love it. Very stylish. Hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteWonderful card, the colors are great and I love the easel design. It's always difficult to say goodbye, but luckily other doors will open again with new opportunities.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Petra
A very striking card Pauline. Love the die and colours.
ReplyDeleteLorraine x
This is a sad day indeed, their loss for sure! You've made so many beautiful cards for them over the years! I do love working with dies and your card is absolutely gorgeous! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing way to exit your DT position with such a fabulous easel card! I love this one!
ReplyDeleteWow, such a fabolous card with great colours.
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Melodie
Hi Pauline
ReplyDeleteThat must have been a hard decision .. .. but you have to do what feels right for you. If you aren't comfortable then the making is no longer a pleasure and that can never be right. Crafting has to be fun!!
Having said that you have used this die set beautifully. Love the added gems to the owls eyes! A great finishing touch.
Hope you have a good weekend when it arrives.
Love Jules xx
What a sad time for CC, they will miss you. I love your work and this is so FABULOUS.
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Wow! Your card is stunning! Thank you for sharing with us at The Sisterhood of Crafters.
ReplyDeleteI just love this project, I love dies you have used they are such a good quality brand. Thank you for taking part.
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What a hard decision for you make, I'm sure. You have done well with their dies but if they aren't your true love I understand your stepping down. THis owl is very ornate and wicked in a cool way.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Very hard decision for you to make, I completely understand the struggle there. Thank you for sharing your card with us at Crafty Gals Corner.
ReplyDeletepretty card, luv the details! I am so glad you played along with us at simon says stamp wednesday challenge!
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Even though die cutting isn't your cup of tea you've showcased a lot of fantastic cards using dies, this one is no exception. But time is limited and one should use the free time for what one enjoys best, so I'm sure it's the right decision for you.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Pauline and thank you for joining us over on
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Your decision must have been really tough for you
Dianne xx
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Such elegance. Gorgeous card.
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