Happy Labor Day!

I got crafty! Last night (late!) I was feeling the itch to solder, so I colored up this little apple basket image (from an old retired Stampin' Up set) and created a little magnet. Once I was done with the magnet, I decided to put together a card so I could send it as a gift. Some of my stampin' friends have done similar soldering projects, and they're just so stinkin' CUTE I had to do it myself! Thanks for the inspiration Cindy, Mish, Ellen, Debbie, Sharon...

I found this picnic tablecloth paper in my stash and thought it was pretty cute for a simple little card featuring the apple basket. I added some flourishes and a sentiment, did some faux stitching and inked the edges of the paper.

On the backside of the soldered piece is a round magnet glued to the glass with E6000. I used another magnet piece on the card to hold the magnet in place.

I'm so glad we're having a holiday weekend! Growing up, labor day weekend usually involved a family BBQ and either a couple of days spent at the lake, or we had family visit the house. My Dad's birthday is September 5th, so we usually celebrated his birthday as well. As an adult, I appreciate the three-day weekend. I don't even mind not having plans. Staying home and making it a day of relaxation is just fine with me. Now, if only it weren't quite so HOT...

Hope you and your families are having a wonderful weekend!

Comments

[Debbie Olson]

Anna, it's SO beautiful, as well as beautifully soldered! :-) Love the tablecloth pattern. It all exudes nostalgia and warmth.

[Cindy Lyles]

From one night-owl to another....Anna, this is wonderful!!! Love this sweet magnet - your edges are so incredibly and beautifully done!!!

[Sharon Harnist]

Did you really do an INCHIE AND solder it, Anna? I'm so proud! Isn't it addictive?!

[Curt OBrien]

What an amazing idea for a "gift" card! Great card! Best, Curt

[Ann]

This is an amazing card and magnet! Makes me want to go pick some apples. :D

[Shala]

Ok, no way am I taking up soldering! If I bring home one more craft thing, I think the house will collapse! But yours is incredibly cute! And aren't you smart to think of putting a magnet inside??????? I would have glued it on and wrecked the card!
You really should run up to Nebraska. It is FIFTY-FOUR degrees here (at 4:01 p.m.) and we have DRIZZLE!!!! woo hoo!!!!!!!

[PaperCutting Kind of Day]

I love your creation!

[Cindy H.]

Your coloring is soooo fabulous!!! You make the image look so dimensional. Love the card and the magnet idea:) TFS

[diane mcvey]

OMGosh, my Grandmother had a tablecloth like that! Seriously!!! Your card and soldered magnet are BEAUTIFUL! You are so amazing...
I LOVE the card!!! :D

[MaryAnn Grove]

you give me the inspiration to get out that soldering set I recently purchased and give it a try. this is such a cute card and will serve as a great reminder of friendship. thansks for sharing. MaryAnn

[denise (peanutbee)]

Adorable image and I love that tablecloth DP paired with the apples. So sweet!

[Rosie]

That's a gorgeous card! I have magnets and a soldering set... but it's still in its packaging!!!

Glad to hear your Mom's getting better and your farm cats look like great characters! I have a friend who called her dog Deefer, as in 'd' for dog?!!

[Viv (VivLyn)]

Anna, how cute! I have been thinking about trying the soldering but haven't caved yet. I do love it though. I love your bg paper!!

[paula]

Hi Anna, Happy Labor Day, even though I know there is not much rest on the farm! Do you have room for a little yorkie because mine is barking like crazy outside and I am ready to ship him off, lol I love this magnet card and I think I need to get learning how to solder! I love what Debbie O. does and now I see it on yours. I am hooked! keep cool!

[Dee]

Adorable!!
I love the little
Apple Basket Stamp!!
Makes a sweet little magnet!!