tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post7119504087947508108..comments2024-03-29T01:24:49.394+11:00Comments on My Abundant Life: Card Making On A Budget - Part 2Wendy Gowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-60212094314967990782018-07-04T21:52:18.503+10:002018-07-04T21:52:18.503+10:00Ratty old picture books are great for this, too. A...Ratty old picture books are great for this, too. As a teacher, I have a steady supply of books that have been loved to death. I buy them at op shops, the kids get to enjoy them and then when they're too ratty to read anymore, I cut out any usable pictures. I have found some really beautiful images this way, at no extra cost to me. <br /><br />RebekahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-5282797169689767282015-05-02T20:28:21.326+10:002015-05-02T20:28:21.326+10:00Thankyou Janine. I'd love to see a photo of y...Thankyou Janine. I'd love to see a photo of your cards. Do you have a blog ? Or could you post a photo on my fb page ?Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-74086698364932869072015-05-02T19:38:59.448+10:002015-05-02T19:38:59.448+10:00You have inspired me to use up all the odd cards I...You have inspired me to use up all the odd cards I have on hand and either dress them up or wait and then make my own. They are gorgeous Wendy.Janine 16https://www.blogger.com/profile/12355965470722258834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-48460213688024683802015-05-02T09:11:05.900+10:002015-05-02T09:11:05.900+10:00Thankyou Linda.Thankyou Linda.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-3495015205070521202015-05-02T09:10:47.447+10:002015-05-02T09:10:47.447+10:00I'll ask the next time I'm there.I'll ask the next time I'm there.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-60769603874112611762015-05-01T19:57:51.543+10:002015-05-01T19:57:51.543+10:00simple but beautifulsimple but beautifulElsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15558341595571223958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-53833737308624547312015-05-01T19:17:45.976+10:002015-05-01T19:17:45.976+10:00Please ask at your local op shop for any books tha...Please ask at your local op shop for any books that they may have thrown in the bin because it was in too bad a condition to be sold. I frequently throw out broken childrens books, old atlas that are falling apart. Often the spine is missing but the rest of the book is still good. Happy to give away for crafting.<br />My SIL has also used sheet music to decorate her masculine cards. KKirstynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-15943627365341684782015-05-01T11:51:26.889+10:002015-05-01T11:51:26.889+10:00Yep, I'm hooked !!! Thankyou for your best ...Yep, I'm hooked !!! Thankyou for your best wishes. I've passed them on to Megan xoxoWendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-16271018669038128012015-05-01T11:50:26.792+10:002015-05-01T11:50:26.792+10:00Patsi, I found a beautiful piece of wrapping pape...Patsi, I found a beautiful piece of wrapping paper today for $1. I think I can get 16 cards from it. I'll post a photo on Saturday.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-2312070241312357042015-05-01T11:48:46.874+10:002015-05-01T11:48:46.874+10:00Aly, Annabel's blog has changed the way I thi...Aly, Annabel's blog has changed the way I think about things. Everything in my house is now potential craft project. I'm eyeing off every bit of paper - hehehe.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-77310655948787639882015-05-01T11:47:21.865+10:002015-05-01T11:47:21.865+10:00Thankyou Kathryn.Thankyou Kathryn.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-4601807786941293102015-05-01T11:46:59.344+10:002015-05-01T11:46:59.344+10:00Thankyou Mimi. It astounds me that people pay so ...Thankyou Mimi. It astounds me that people pay so much for cards.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-10408231140583044442015-05-01T11:46:10.709+10:002015-05-01T11:46:10.709+10:00I hope to see some cards on your blog Tania. xoxo...I hope to see some cards on your blog Tania. xoxoWendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-7885824673985351362015-05-01T11:45:40.254+10:002015-05-01T11:45:40.254+10:00Thankyou Annabel. I'm on a constant hunt for ...Thankyou Annabel. I'm on a constant hunt for suitable images. It's become a bit of a game.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-67640979391255445142015-05-01T10:05:02.064+10:002015-05-01T10:05:02.064+10:00Oh my goodness Wendy you're HOOKED!!! I love ...Oh my goodness Wendy you're HOOKED!!! I love it and your cards are positively gorgeous! I'm so happy you find it relaxing and rewarding. How special you made Megan's card for her baptism, many blessings to her by the way :), and there she is making cards with you. The recipients of your cards are going to cherish them. I feel the same as you, hurrying with the chores to get on with the fun! <br />xxx ColetteColettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06495414615748577448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-80902734321245181992015-04-30T23:20:41.673+10:002015-04-30T23:20:41.673+10:00Your cards are beautiful. I love that you shared ...Your cards are beautiful. I love that you shared where you found your pictures and I would not have thought of using wrapping paper. I'm taking more notes and gathering supplies. Thank you for another inspiring post!patsi @ aworkingpantryhttp://aworkingpantry.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-6996307976879270922015-04-30T21:09:28.759+10:002015-04-30T21:09:28.759+10:00Wendy these cards are gorgeous. I have been inspi...Wendy these cards are gorgeous. I have been inspired by Annabel for a few years now and really love getting a pretty pink envelope in my Po Box. Even my DD4 knows that these are special.<br /><br />I purchased 2 bundles of magazines from the op shop a few weeks ago to get pictures out of to use on my card making.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing these amazing cards with us. You use of brochures is also a great idea. Hmm maybe a trip to the tourist information centre would be a good idea for me to showcase our area<br /><br />AlyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-43078547394351300012015-04-30T13:24:10.545+10:002015-04-30T13:24:10.545+10:00Wendy,
Your cards look so beautiful. So much nicer...Wendy,<br />Your cards look so beautiful. So much nicer to receive one of these than store bought. <br />So inspiring.<br />KathrynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-27936917946492712382015-04-30T11:50:48.011+10:002015-04-30T11:50:48.011+10:00These just look beautiful Wendy! And to make all o...These just look beautiful Wendy! And to make all of those for so little, is a saving for sure, even on the $2 cards, never mind the $7-$12 Hallmark ones. Gorgeous! Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-3276425162466273872015-04-30T10:12:02.327+10:002015-04-30T10:12:02.327+10:00Absolutely gorgeous Wendy!
You and Annabel are ke...Absolutely gorgeous Wendy!<br /><br />You and Annabel are keeping me inspired!<br /><br />xTaniaTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122163157306498894.post-53692962057524096052015-04-30T08:35:03.832+10:002015-04-30T08:35:03.832+10:00Wendy your cards are fantastic! I am so proud of y...Wendy your cards are fantastic! I am so proud of you! I hope you inspire lots of ladies to get going.<br />I also make more cards suitable for girls/women than for men but I also need mens cards. It is really good if you can think of the men in your life and what are their interests. Andy loves fishing and motorbikes... so as I op shop and go through the magazines I watch for those kind of magazines or books. I found a magazine about vintage motor bikes! It has great images and is perfect to make cards. My Dad and brothers like hunting and African animals and stuff like that. I have used old maps in cards, these look vintage and stylish, with an African animal ... so I watch for safari type magazines and books on African wildlife. This has given me stacks of cards! Because yes we need cards for the boys too or we end up buying one! <br />For children and babies old fashioned books like The tale of Peter Rabbit make gorgeous cards and tags, just beautiful!<br />Its so much fun. Your cards are just stunning! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.com