Hi everyone! I’m back with another post on this fine April Fool’s Day. The April House of Cards challenge is live this morning and I’m thrilled to share my DT inspiration project for Feathers and/or Colors! How’s this for an inspiration photo… gorgeous, or what?! :)

I created a little clutch purse with a set of four note cards. I can’t tell you how much fun this was! My inspiration came from a YouTube video HERE. Pre-made 5″ x 3-1/2″ card bases and envelopes, slightly smaller than the standard A2 size, were used in the video. I always put my own spin on projects that inspire me. I cut my own card bases and made the envelopes with my Envelope Punch Board. I put glitter cardstock ‘trim’ on the flap which matches the strip on the cards.

The double-sided paper, cardstock and ink are all from Stampin’ Up! I created a stamped and punched flower for the front, and tucked a piece of cheesecloth (dyed with diluted Color Wash to match the paper and cardstock) behind the flower. I put the magnets for the closure between the flap layers so they aren’t seen.

The clutch opens up to reveal a set of four feathered note cards with envelopes. Love, love, love!

This is a close-up of one of the note cards which are blank on the inside. I embellished the fronts with four tiny clear rhinestones and a strip of glitter cardstock that matches the paper and cardstock.

Would love to enter this set into the following challenges:
4 Crafty Chicks: #344 – Crazy Egg/Anything Goes
A Bit More Time To Craft: #41 – Anything Goes
A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge Blog: #4 – Anything Goes
Brown Sugar Challenge Blog: #244 – Anything Goes
Color Crazy Challenge: Week #13 – Anything Goes
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog: April Anything Goes
Crafty Catz: #364 – Anything Goes with optional twist of “Add Metal” (no twist)
Crafty Creations Challenges: #338 – Anything Goes
Crafty Friends Challenge Blog: #54 – B is for… (blue, blossom)
Crafty Gals Corner: #116 – Anything Goes
Craftyhazelnut’s Patterned Paper Challenge: April Anything Goes
Inspiration Destination: #125 – Anything Goes
QKR Stampede: #237 – Up Up & Away or Anything Goes
That’s Crafty Challenge Blog: Foliage & lowers
Vilda Stamps Challenge Blog: April Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday: Weeks #276/277 – Anything Goes
Your Scrapbook Place: April Anything Goes
Recipe:
Cardstock/Paper: SU Whisper White and Marina Mist cardstock, SU Garden Green and Crushed Curry cardstock scraps, SU Subtles DSP stack, DCWV Glitzy Pastels stack
Stamps: GKD Stamper’s Favorites stamp set
Ink: SN Crystal Clear Sparkle marker
Dies/Punches: SU Blossom Builder punch, SU 3/4″ Circle punch
Accessories: SU Rhinestones, cheesecloth, Denim Adirondack Color Wash (diluted), WRMK Envelope Punch Board
I hope you’ve enjoyed this project and have found some inspiration to play in our challenge this month! We’d love to see your feathers and/or colors! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you soon! ;)
Scrappy hugs,
Wow this is fabulous Leslie! x
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This little clutch purse is adorable and just a perfect gift for a special lady! Any directions for making the purse itself?
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Beautiful design and so fun! Those feathers are breathtaking! Awesome sauce! I sent you an email Leslie. I am still interested in the DT and am hoping the email gets to you.
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Wow, I thought the purse was fabulous and then it opened up and amazing! Great creation! Donna HOC teamate
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Great foldet card Leslie. Think I have to try it out some day.
(✿◠‿◠) Ma (Merethe)
Teamie HOC
http://majaapia.blogspot.no/
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Simply beautiful and such a thoughtful project. Thank you for sharing and playing along at Crafty Gals Corner Challenge. Hope to see you again soon. Jana DT/CGCC
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All just perfect. Lovely design and great work. Gosh I love this creation. Thanks so much for playing along at Brown Sugar Challenge. Hugs, Camilla (DT)
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Oh my gosh, what a fabulous clutch purse, it looks fantastic. Great work. Thank you for sharing with us over here at “A Perfect Time To Craft” and best of luck with your entry.
Annette DT for http://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com.au/
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Amazing project! Just fabulous! Thanks for playing with us at 4 Crafty Chicks in our Crazy Egg Challenge!
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Hi this is stunning the design is amazing. Thank you for joining us at the Crafts Galore Encore Challenge blog. http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Hugs Jackie (DT)
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Gorgeous creation. I love the shape and the little cards inside, what a great idea. Thanks for sharing your creation with us at Crafty Friends, we hope to see you back again.
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Hello Lesley… WOW your project is stunning, what a lovely gift. Thank you for your 3rd entry into our ‘B is for…’ Challenge. Good luck in the draw and hope you will come back again soon.
[Diane Louise, Team Leader for Crafty Friends Challenge Blog]
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Wow! what a fabulous project and love the bits of sparkle too, thanks for joining us at Crafty Catz this week, Jac x
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Beautiful card, Lesley! I love the pretty feather and all the amazing detail in your card!
Take Care!
Michele, HOC teamie
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How fun is this!! Well done. Love it !! Thank you for joining us at Brown Sugar Challenge
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What a super sweet project you have for us today, so well thought out and put together a fabulous Creation Beautiful in every way, we are so lucky you have entered our VILDA STAMPS challenge blog
so beautiful to look at good luck hugs Tracy x
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Gorgeous clutch Leslie and the inside is beautiful! Thanks for joining our weekly challenge at QKR Stampede!
Brenda DT
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Wow, such a gorgeous clutch with a fab inside!
Thanks for entering our VILDA challenge!
xxx Margreet
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This is such a Beautiful clutch purse with note cards! Thank you so much for joining our challenge over on the Vilda Stamps Challenge Blog! DT Mindy
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Oh…this is a super design! Love the clutch bag and the notecards!
Fabulous make for the House of Cards!
Susan
Teamie
Calling All Crafters! – My personal Blog!
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This is fabulous – love the idea of the purse to hold the note cards! Thanks so much for joining us this time at the Craftyhazelnut’s Patterned Paper Challenge, Elizabeth (DT)
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Such a wonderful idea. Thank you for blessing us with your artwork here at Word Art Wednesday. We are midway on our current challenge and I hope you join us again. Leaving you with the inspiration of God’s Word found in 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 which tells us, “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.” Have an awesome week.
JO ANN
http://jatterburycreations.blogspot.com
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That is a gift anyone would love to receive.
Diana
https://playingwithoutlimits.wordpress.com/
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