Whoo hoo, time to join this amazing group of international demonstrators for this month’s hop. So this month we are showcasing the Come Sail Away papers and, while this paper has a nautical theme, I felt I’d done a lot with boats already. I wanted to do something different! Looking at pictures and documentaries about travelling I realise they all have 1 thing in common, luggage. Whether you love it or hate it, we all need something to take our belongings in wherever we go. The wonderful old newsprint paper from the pack decided me, I had to make a Bon Voyage card that looked like an old suitcase!!

Bon Voyage Card With Come Sail Away

So, how do you make a card look like a piece of luggage? For starters I based my design on an old fashioned suitcase, with leather corners and brass studs. I found a photo on the internet and made sure I got those corners right. Using Crumb Cake card for the base, and adding some scuff marks with a sponge and some ink I then added the corners in Soft Suede. Punch a 2″ circle and cut into quarters. These form the corners attached with Metallic Brads. All the good old suitcases are held together with string and a small lock, which of course needs a key!

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Please hop around and see the other wonderful designers from all around the world. The one thing we have in common? We all love pretty cards and paper! So, I hope my Bon Voyage card fits the brief this month!  Why not see what the rest of the team have come up with below!

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