Saturday 16 July 2011

Handmade cards

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I was a naughty girl yesterday! Despite having outstanding orders, I fancied making a couple of new children's cards - and once I started, I couldn't stop! I showed them on my Facebook page, and an interesting discussion ensued: the old dilemma about how much to charge! Always a tricky one... and I'm not going to get into it again here! No-one will ever get rich making cards! BUT, let's just say I had a fabulous day, it was fun to create some new designs and use some scraps from my ever-growing fabric collection!
Most of these have been snapped up already, but I've put a framed a few and popped them in my Folksy shop. Which one is your favourite?
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19 comments:

  1. Little Blue Mouse16 July 2011 at 09:51

    I love them all but I think the fox is my favourite.

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  2. Tracey16 July 2011 at 10:40

    They all look fab, think my favourite is the spotty snail!

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  3. lisa stubbs16 July 2011 at 11:50

    I love the lion! gorgeous with the fox a close second! they look fabulous x

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  4. KC'sCourt!16 July 2011 at 12:13

    They are great!
    Julie xxxxxxx

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  5. Unknown16 July 2011 at 12:44

    These are gorgeous. I love the peacock and the kind-faced lion best!

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  6. Rebecca16 July 2011 at 14:02

    aww, these are incredible! I love the lion x

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  7. Linda C16 July 2011 at 15:37

    Love them all but my favourites are the whale and the snail :-)

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  8. Sandies' Patch16 July 2011 at 15:50

    I like them all, the fox is my favourite too, it's also the County of Leicestershire symbol, can't think of the correct terminology at this time of night!
    They are wonderful new makes.
    Sandie xx

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  9. Claire16 July 2011 at 19:44

    Wow, Kirsty these are brilliant.......such a simple idea but so effective, I love them all.

    Foxy loxy and the racoon are great, but I love owls too. Great fabric for the peacock and the whale is brilliant.

    Oh that's it, I love them all.........

    Enjoy the rest of the weekend,

    Claire :}

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  10. Gilly Tee17 July 2011 at 01:18

    I really love the lion he looks so friendly.
    Gillx

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  11. Andi's English Attic17 July 2011 at 01:39

    Very difficult to decide but the two foxes immediately caught my attention. The red one for the eyes and the other for the pattern. Brilliant creations. xx

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  12. Andi's English Attic17 July 2011 at 01:41

    Oh the black one is a racoon? Of course. My mistake. He's great. xx

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  13. **Anne**17 July 2011 at 04:20

    Absolutely gorgeous cards. Thank you for sharing.
    Anne xx

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  14. Beth of The Linen Cat18 July 2011 at 10:55

    Very lovely. The Fox wins my heart :)

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  15. Robin Kent19 July 2011 at 04:13

    I liked the fact that you made these instead of filling orders. Sometimes you just have to go with what inspires you. Never can be sure it will come with such energy again if delayed. Also glad to know it was a treat for you. (Can't be doing stuff willy nilly all the time, with orders watching from the corner)

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  16. Jenny22 July 2011 at 04:37

    The lion and the peacock are my faves, but they are all fab Kirsty! I didn't see the price discussion on fb, but I can bet my life, people were saying to charge less than what they are worth! The thing is, if I were to buy or recieve a card like this, I am not just buying a normal card, I am buying a piece of art. I would definitely frame them after they have been enjoyed as a card. They are just gorgeous... just remember not to undersell yourself!! xx

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  17. debbie @ happy little cottage28 July 2011 at 16:55

    These are all so adorable AND I would LOVE receiving one, so either I am a large kid or maybe they are for grown ups too? :)

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  18. Reality Jayne29 July 2011 at 17:11

    I just found your blog.....I love your magazine collages...
    I like the snail

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  19. mycuriousteaparty1 August 2011 at 01:58

    LOVE the Cambridge house... Fantastic! As for the fox and the snail... You are always full of such great ideas...

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