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Wednesday, 30 March 2011

Not happy Jan!

Hello Blogger's

We had a new copy of the Yellow pages recently, a business telephone directory consisting of two quite large books.  With the Internet we rarely use this resource. We do keep them, and they take up a big space!  The old books were set for the recycling bin and I thought I might just keep a handful of the pages to play with. 

Using a Heartfelt Creations Posy Patch die I created a flower by folding one page from the directory over and over and running it through the Cuttlebug  I got about 12 layers.  By staggering them layer after layer,  securing them in the centre with a brad and a little scrunching.... I had a passable bloom.........What do you think?


The base card is a pre-folded pearlesque card with a lovely gold sheen. I added a scrap of punched and embossed green card (to match the brad:)).  A strip of toning green stitched ribbon and a Sentiment from AnnaBelle Stamps 'Take The Cake'.    Another CAS card for the collection.

For those non Australians reading this post, I called this card 'Not happy Jan' after a TV add for the Yellow Pages Directory!!

Thanks so much for dropping past and taking the time to leave your comments.......you're the best!

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19 comments:

  1. G Peplow30 March 2011 at 08:28

    HI Sue, great card! love your flower, brilliant use of the pages, have to remember that one :0) xxx

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  2. Teresa Abajo30 March 2011 at 09:14

    I love this idea Sue! I'm always looking for thin paper with text on it, and didn't even think to use the old phone books. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  3. CraftinGranny30 March 2011 at 09:41

    I see you got that creative mind working again. That's one gorgeous flower and sounds so easy to make. Awesome job Sue! Beautiful card! "Hugs" Carol

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  4. The Other Patti Sue30 March 2011 at 10:14

    Ha I was trying to figure out what not happy Jan meant! So cool! Love that flower... makes the whole card super special!

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  5. Alison Jane Hann30 March 2011 at 10:29

    Love it! So far the only thing our yellow pages have ever been used for is for my 2 year old to amuse himself by tearing pages.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Patti P.30 March 2011 at 10:56

    Sue, I love your yellow pages flower....I have made some with an old paperback but never thought of these colored pages...thanks for the tip. You had better keep one of those books for future projects. Love your card.

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  7. Shirley-Anne30 March 2011 at 14:45

    Hello Sue . Recycling is good .
    Your flower is so cool! Love the green panel with punched edge .

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  8. Andrea30 March 2011 at 19:07

    I think it's gorgeous!

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  9. craftieodmae30 March 2011 at 19:46

    Oh My Stars!!!! What a wonderful idea! Sue I am gonna have to case this one. I love it!!!!

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  10. Robyn30 March 2011 at 20:59

    This card would be enough to make Jan very happy again!! It's fab!

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  11. Mary Anne / MA54K30 March 2011 at 21:13

    I think we are all going to case this one, Sue! I just never thought about the directory having the perfect weight print. Love it! TFS the idea.

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  12. Susan Hogan30 March 2011 at 21:37

    What a fabby card and a great way to use up those yellow pages!! Card looks super!

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  13. Newbie30 March 2011 at 23:57

    Sue, what a fab idea for the yellow pages! I still use the phone book for #'s, but when the new one comes, I know what to do with the old one!!! :0) Beautiful flower on very pretty card!!! Great job!

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  14. Selma31 March 2011 at 00:09

    Look how clever you are. This is a fabulous idea. Your flower is gorgeous. Love your card. Glad you explained about Jan -- was wondering what that meant!

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  15. Theresa's Studio31 March 2011 at 07:06

    Great idea for recycling. I just threw out a directory yesterday. Had to come and read to find out why Jan was not happy and who she was. LOL! Love the card.

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  16. CraftieConnie31 March 2011 at 14:48

    Looks like a grade A bloom to me, fabulous card and great idea!

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  17. CraftieConnie1 April 2011 at 01:31

    Hi Sue! Well I am shouting, I have no clue how to link and would love a sidebar section for the Roses, hehehhehehehee am I asking too much!

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  18. Lorraine1 April 2011 at 02:28

    Super idea Sue I now know what to do with the directory. Love the effect. Hugs xx

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  19. Monique1 April 2011 at 03:09

    Well the Yellow pages made a beautiful flower Sue... so Creative :) and a perfect Birthday card!! :)

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