A Z-Fold Card using Paperbox Card and Paper

Good morning Ladies,

A bit of a cooler day yesterday, overcast too, the lambs were able to spend the day in the garden though which is nicer for them and less messy for me, they seem so much happier bounding about out there. Not sure what will happen as this rainy few days hits us, just as they have gotten used to roaming free outside.

A few weeks ago I was approached by a company called 'The Paperbox Ltd' they asked if I would like to try some of their products in return for my opinion, so of course I said yes, they really focus on selling just about every type of craft paper and card stock.  They sent me a lovely selection of Spring colour themed card and paper, with matching envelopes.  

So yesterday I sat and had a play with some of the card, I used it to make this Z Fold Card, the colour I chose was 'Lavender Pearl Card' which I can honestly say cut and folded like a dream, there was no cracking or damage at all, which is so important when you are making Fancy Fold cards as all the folds and creases are on show, the delicate lavender colour worked really well with the Papermania Nature's Grace paper collection too, so that it what I used to embellish the card, I love all the greys, shades of lilac, purple and yellow. I used the more neutral rose patterned paper for the background, the lilac shade of some of the flowers worked perfectly with the card base.  I chose one of the bright, vibrant yellow papers for the bar across the card, it picks up the yellow in the background paper.

I picked a piece of the lilac paper from the Card collection to die cut a circle matt for my topper, I stamped a Stampin Up! sentiment onto lilac pearlescent card (same as base) I then added silver embossing powder and heat set, leaving a lovely silver sentiment.  I attached the Z fold bar over the card base added my central focal piece with sentiment and then added some paper flowers on either side sentiment and another in the top corner of the base card.

I hope you like my card.

I would totally use the card and paper from 'The PaperboxLtd'' and will leave the link to their website below.

https://www.thepaperbox.co.uk/

Janet, I hope the packing is going smoothly, I guess you are out of practice as you haven't been able to go as regularly.  The medication is the one thing I always worry about, as if I were to run out, there would be serious issues, so I always over compensate, just in case. Does Jim look at what you are packing and frown?  🤣 I know Paul does, I don't think they ever understand why we need so much of a variety of card colours and weights etc. I know that you already have a good stash of craft stuff in Marigny too, so I guess you take mostly consumables, paper' adhesive etc.  

I hope you have a smooth crossing and journey my lovely xxx

Lynda, I hope that Terry was feeling well enough to take you on your errands yesterday, give him a hug from me xxx

Hoping to see Sue today, I hope that you all have a lovely day, however you are spending it.

Love and hugs to all of you,

Sandra 

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