It’s time for a brand new challenge over at House of Cards! This month, the challenge is Shape Up, where the squares are out! Create a card in a unique shape and link it up over at the House of Cards blog for your chance to win! Get all the details right here: http://www.houseofcardschallenge.blogspot.com/
I created an octagon shaped card to usher in the Chinese Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year! I used to live in China, and I still celebrate Spring Festival every year! 2016 will be the Year of the Monkey! I used gold and red foil papers to create the butterflies and Chinese lanterns, and you should see how it shines when it’s in the light! Octagons always remind me of Asia too, since the number 8 is considered to be an auspicious omen!
Be sure to check out all the great inspiration from our talented design team over at The House of Cards Blog all month!
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So beautiful…love those sweet red lanterns.
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This is gorgeous Michele! I wish I had thought to create an octagon card. I love the background your created and the Chinese lanterns are gorgeous Karen x
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This is amazing, Michele! I adore the fun Asian theme, and the metallic paper was a FABULOUS touch! Gorgeous! Sending HUGS! 🙂 Mynn xx
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The kitties were craving chinese food…. now I know why….
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What a neat take on the shaped card challenge, I can imagine the shimmer on it in real life.
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Incredible card Michele, love the butterflies and paper lanterns!
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gorgeous way to celebrate the New Year! Love the background!!
Toni
HOC DT Teamie
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Fabulous Asian themed card! Great colors and dimension! Donna HOC teammate
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Absolutely beautiful, Michele, my captain ^-^
Hugs,
Merlina
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Wow, this is amazing, Michele! Love the shape, the bright colors and all the elements! Just beautiful!
Hugs,
Leslie, HOC teammie
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What a great shaped card, so many details. You should link this to The Male Room also. They have an Oriental theme going on there!
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Oh my gosh, this is gorgeous!! I LOVE the butterflies!! Well done my friend!!
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Beautiful card! The beautiful watercolor background allows the bright red elements to really pop.
Tina HOC teamie
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Wow! Your cards are always a treat! I love the butterflies and lanterns and the pretty watercolor background. 🙂 Big Hugs! -Katy HOC teammate 🙂
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Love this! I love the shape, the colors and those sweet lanterns. And then there are the awesome butterflies! Your cards are always so much fun to see! jane hoc teamie
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Lovely colors and shaped card this
(✿*‿*) Ma (Merethe)
Teamie HOC
http://majaapia.blogspot.no/
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I used to live in Hong Kong so I also remember the Chinese New Year! Kung Hei Fat Choi!
Lovely card! I have just been scrolling through your recent posts – love the cards you have made recently and the colours you have used!
Susan
Teamie at HOC
Calling All Crafters! – My personal Blog!
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