Tuesday, June 8, 2010

The fastest card I ever made

It was 11 o'clock in the evening before the anniversary of meeting my beloved when I finally got a chance to sit down and make a card. Fifteen minutes after midnight I had come up with this|:


I didn't have anything ready so that time includes choosing stamps and embellies!

I just used Cosmo Cricket pad I still had nearby from a previous project and a stamp set from My Favorite Things. I paper pieced most of it and did the precious few of colouring with Copics. In hurry, so it's not looking as nice as it could.

Then I pierced the layers and added twill tape and screw top brads from my stash. It was still missing something. I looked around, noticed a bit of twine from some packaging laying on the floor (I'm Messy, remember?) and tied it around the knot! Not bad at all for a quick knock-it-together!

The inside is decorated as well but I didn't have time to take photos before I filled it with my scrabblings. But it says "I'm Maid For You" inside, just that you know, lol.

I'd like to enter following challenges:
Pile It On - Quirky
Paper Jewels - Anything Goes
Magical Crafts - Metal
ResQ Challenge - Close It Up (screws)
Busy Beauties - Anything Goes
Papertake - Fun Fun Fun
Simon Says Stamp - Male card
Polka Doodles - Modern/Retro Anniversary
Stamping 411 - Sketch

Thanks for looking and happy crafting!!
Hugs
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41 comments:

  1. NettyJune 8, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    Annika, phew 15 minutes, you must be the fastest crafter on the planet.......and such a terrific card... the paper piercing alone would have taken me that amount of time........with love from a very very slow fellow blogger.
    Annette xx

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  2. -Sanna-June 8, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    Maybe you are fast, but you are certainly very clever.
    This was a very nice. And the colors you used are so "smashing".....

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  3. DeniseJune 8, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    fabulous! The screws are awesome (I even have some of those in my knee!) Thanks for playing RESQ challenge this week!

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  4. MarceaJune 8, 2010 at 12:51 PM

    absolutely brilliant!!!!
    x

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  5. TaraJune 8, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    Oh you're just showing off now Annika..... 15 minutes.... WHAT?! Bet you'll tell your love you laboured over it for hours though, won't you, lol!
    FAB card!
    Hugs Tara xx

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  6. CrystalJune 8, 2010 at 1:49 PM

    15 mins WOW girl that is AWESOME because your card is absolutely WONDERFUL!!! LOVE the colors, and the paper piecing..LOVE this MFT image...Great card sweetie!

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  7. Stef HJune 8, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    oh you do quickies soooooooo very well - lol! love that sentiment and i just love the colors!!!!!

    hubby's lucky to get such a beautiful card. my poor hubby says ... "i have to actually BUY a card from her if i want one" lol. he's lying of course!

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  8. brendaJune 8, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    Hi Annika

    15 minutes, can I send some of my card requirements you way please ?

    Lovely funky feel to this one, thank you for joining us at Polkadoodles this week and good luck.

    B x

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  9. cnelsonJune 8, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    so cute!! lovin' the sentiment!
    This brought a smile to my face today!

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  10. LorraineJune 8, 2010 at 2:59 PM

    wow you sure are quick lady lol
    wish i could make something so beautiful in 15 minutes xx

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  11. LisaJune 8, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    WOW - One hour and 15 minutes to fabulous, amazing! I work well under pressure too, but not that good! I absolutely love the layout, the bow and well, everything about it! Bet your hubby loved it!

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  12. SharonJune 8, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    Well I think you may have broken the record for the quickest card ever made, and such a lot of detail. Don't know how you did it...lol A super card and I just love the sentiments that go with it. Congrats on your anniversary. hugs Sharon

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  13. MoonDust Bath and BodyJune 8, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    that is so cute.

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  14. RenkataJune 8, 2010 at 5:00 PM

    Wow the card is very chic!

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  15. ChrisJune 8, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    Wow now that's what I call faaaast!! It didn't stop your mojo though cos your card is absolutely delightful and such fun too.
    Brilliant :D
    hugs
    Chris xx

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  16. Kim DellowJune 8, 2010 at 5:54 PM

    Wow! That is amazing! What a wonderful card and so quick! Kim

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  17. Kimberly SJune 8, 2010 at 5:57 PM

    Wow, how fabulous! Sure wish I had the ability to 'throw one together' that way! What a lovely job. :)

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  18. Carol AnnJune 8, 2010 at 6:55 PM

    Fab card turned out really well. Thanks for playing along at Magical Crafts.
    Carol Ann xx

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  19. MarleneJune 8, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    Oh my gosh - I LOVE this!!!

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  20. Liz CorriganJune 8, 2010 at 10:21 PM

    Oh gosh - 15 minutes - this is just amazing. It just brill. What a great layout and the idea of using the twine is such a great touch. Rosie x

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  21. jackiescraftsJune 8, 2010 at 10:28 PM

    You may have been quick but your card is fab, I love the papers and the twine and screw brads certainly are the finishing touch
    Thanks for joining in at Magical Crafts

    Jackie x

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  22. VivJune 9, 2010 at 2:39 AM

    I don't know how you can even think at that time of the night let alone whip up a fab, gorgeous card ! Love the colours , and the sentiment is so cute! You think your room is messy...mine has 4 dogs and their toys in there as well!

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  23. Kathy CzyganJune 9, 2010 at 2:43 AM

    Hey! When you're good, you're good all the way! This card is very cute. Love how everything goes together so well! MFT has some really cute stamps! Those screw brads are perfect! You're a super crafter Annika! Love your stuff!

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  24. Selene KemptonJune 9, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    Excellent job! Thank you so much for playing along with us on stamping 411.

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  25. Selene KemptonJune 9, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    Excellent job! Thank you so much for playing along with us on stamping 411.

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  26. DazieJune 9, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    In 15 minutes you made this!!! Woweeee its gorgeous love the image which is fab!

    Thanks for joining us at magical crafts!
    Dazie
    x

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  27. KerinJune 9, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    Wow, you're fast! And to come up with such a fabulous card so quickly, I'm envious!!!

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  28. NanaJune 10, 2010 at 1:12 AM

    Wow, love that card! The papers, the sexy image and the sentiment ofc. :)
    Thank you for joining us at "PIO", hope to see you again next week!
    hugs Nana

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  29. gbarron56June 10, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    wow -- Annika -- that's a lot of challenges for one card! I think you get the award for that! Seriously, this is a great card and we're so glad you decided to play along with the Stamping 411 Operators this week! Blessings, Gretchen

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  30. BethieJJune 10, 2010 at 6:34 PM

    I LOVE it! Such a GREAT image and love the sentiment!
    Thanks for joining us at PIO!!
    Have a GREAT day!

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  31. FayeJune 10, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    So your not looking as nice as it could card is still 100% better than anything I make - ever! x

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  32. UnknownJune 10, 2010 at 8:51 PM

    Wonderful card Annika, fabulous sentiment.

    Thank you for joining in with our challenge over at Magical Crafts.

    Hugs

    Joanne x

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  33. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)June 11, 2010 at 6:11 AM

    Great card!

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  34. HelenJune 12, 2010 at 5:57 PM

    This is fabulous!
    Thanks for joining us at Pile It On!
    Helen x

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  35. KerryJune 13, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    Fanatastic, which my cards looked like after 15 mins. Thanks for joining in at Polkadoodles this week.

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  36. Tip TopJune 13, 2010 at 6:29 PM

    Hehehehe! Fantastic!!!! Thanks for joining in the Polkadoodles challenge - hope to see you again next week!

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  37. Claire PhillipsJune 14, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    Thanks for playing along in our Anniversary challenge at Polkadoodles! Great card - you obviously work well under pressure! ....Cheers Claire x

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  38. JennyJune 14, 2010 at 6:00 PM

    wow! I love everything about this card! The papers, the colour combo, the piercing, the piecing, the twill, the image, the sentiment! And how amazing to do all that so quickly! Wonderful! Thanks for joining us at the Polka Doodles challenge this week.

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  39. JulieJune 16, 2010 at 8:34 PM

    WOW, what a fun card! I can't believe that you came up with it so fast!

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  40. LisaJune 18, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    Congrats on your win at Polkadoodles Annika the messy! I love that name! Your card is wonderful and you deserved the win!!!

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  41. AnonymousJune 20, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    Annika,
    congrats you made it top scoops at the Pile It On! challenge blog!

    -- dalis
    PIO owner

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