Charming

So many dresses, so many places for a Lady to go!

The perfectly poised lady fitted beautifully into an oval chipboard frame, which has been painted antique gold. 

Two more ovals of increased proportionate size complemented the frame.

 Background paper from A Lady's Diary collection was laid down first. Then the complimenting ovals, followed by the lady in the oval. 

The card was finished off with delicate lace edging, two ribbons of various widths, finally cream paper flowers and a sentiment.

Advertising images from A Lady's Diary collection overlayed onto the base of the card formed the background for this unusual card. Six images in total were used, edges inked in sepia. 

Over these images was a fine layer of distressed muslin and topped with vellum, giving a muted whimsical look.

For drama, three beautiful filigree metal charms adhered to the vellum, a narrow gilt chain linked the charms together, and delicate apricot coloured paper flowers finished the look.

Papers, cut and create images, ribbons and laces, plus the beautiful filigree charms available from Meg's Garden today.

Mary

Awesome Foursome

Hi Everyone,

I was inspired by the large and beautiful single flowers featured in the Cut & Create sheets, I gathered all my left-over bits and pieces and used them to make four simple but stunning cards.

The Cut & Create flowers are easy to trim around and mount - I then layered with laces, ribbon tied into bows, bling, pearls and paper flowers.

Spoilt for choice in the French Roses collection, I selected a background paper with delicate pinks to feature the bold blood red hues and a muted cream paper to tone with one exquisite ivory bud. 

Finally, to make a decision on a sentiment! French Roses has so many evocative and whimsical words and phrases with delightful fonts to pick from. 

This collection has been a joy to work with.

Mary

Crazy Patch Card

Hi Everyone,

Inspired by my love of patchwork, the glorious range of patterns and tonal colours in the French Roses Collection made selecting 11 papers and ephemera for my card a delight.

After cutting pieces to the desired size, construction and placement came easy. 

The pink hues all blend nicely creating an overall eye-catching design. Inking around all edges in a complimenting pink ink also adds interest and frames each piece. 

Then came the part I love the best - embellishing! Finishing off the card with delicate ribbons, flowers, and pearls which coordinate so perfectly with the French Roses Collection, and adding gold highlights to accentuate the vintage tones in the Cut & Create images. 

Creating something so intricate with ease could only be possible because of the extensive range of the French Roses Collection and embellishments in Meg's Shop.

Mary

GIFT BOXES

Hello & Welcome

to MEG"S GARDEN blogspot 

Annette here 

Just prior to Christmas at my LSS the lovely Glenda 

shared with us how to make these lidded boxes from cardstock

well what a frenzy of creativity that released 

you really have never seen so many different coloured boxes made

Glenda certainly sparked us all into activity.

they hold cakes of 'Twilleys Soaps' which are also decorated

today I am sharing my take 

using SPRING PASTELS range

BOX of FOUR 

 Trimmed with lace, flowers. organza ribbons, & bling

this lovely box of prettily decorated soaps would delight when given as a gift.

This double box has a lift up lid, is trimmed with lace around the sides.

pieces of Ephemera from the range complete the box top ..

SINGLES 

these two boxes were inspired by a large matchbox 

adding a metal handle to pull the drawer out 

the soaps are nestled onto tulle or muslin

take a scroll through the Garden blog to be inspired by the team of  GARDEN GIRLS

hope you liked my gift boxes ..they were fun to make

Happy Scrapping

Hugz Annette 

LAYOUTS IN SPRING PASTELS

Hello all 

Annette here wishing you a very Happy New Year 

O Goodness I am so far behind in blogging ... 

through this Christmas holiday season  I have running around chasing my tail

and am only now finally catching up with projects.

Not sure if any one else can get into a tangle like I do .... 

my difficulty then is unravelling myself which I am in the process of doing

I completed these Layouts in Meg's Garden Spring Pastels

I truly loved the delicacy of the colours & found it so hard to cut into them

the beautifully delicate Spring Pastels pack

 MEMORIES

I was delighted to meet with Meg on my last visit to the  Adelaide Hills district 

the GARDEN GIRLS 

Heather, myself, Adriana & Margaret enjoying a luncheon date 

BEAUTY

a sneaky shot of my darling daughter as she dislikes having he photo taken
 please take a wander through the Megs Garden Blog & see what gorgeous inspiration
is revealed .. 
visit the store HERE 

Happy Scrapping
Hugz Annette