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Monday 14 September 2009

An idea...

So today I had an idea...
I am spending a lot of time with my computer, playing with Hero Arts digital images in Word. While I was pondering a card design, I suddenly realised I could make my own text paper... I can't believe I've never thought of this before.  I've actually been BUYING patterned paper with text print.
So I downloaded a short extract from an online version of 'The Secret Garden', copied it into Word, chose a font I liked and changed the colour.  I'm so pleased with myself :)
Thanks Butterfly

Supplies: Digital Image, Stamps (sentiment , dots ), Notecard and gems - Hero Arts; Ribbon - Creative Impressions; Versamark and embossing powder.
Thinking of You Grasses

Supplies: Stamps , Notecard and gems - Hero Arts; Ribbon - Creative Impressions; Ink - Shabby Shutters Distress Ink; PP - Basic Grey.
Leave me a comment with your email address if you'd like a copy of the Word document and I'll be happy to oblige.
Bye for now.
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41 comments:

  1. donna mikasa14 September 2009 at 18:15

    GENIUS!! Thanks for sharing a wonderful tip! xxx

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  2. Cheryl14 September 2009 at 18:24

    Hi Lucy,
    I am loving all your digital cards! I would love a copy of the word document. Can you believe I have tried to download one of the freebies from 2 peas and I just don't get it? Have no idea where the file goes. Thanks!

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  3. Virginia L.14 September 2009 at 18:26

    Super duper idea!! NEXT time, I will write a letter and print it out as part of my card design and send the card away...I think you just gave me another idea :) Thanks, Lucy!

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  4. Cheryl14 September 2009 at 18:33

    Hi Lucy,
    Sorry about that. My email is ccmiyashiro@aol.com
    Cheryl

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  5. Ashley Cannon Newell14 September 2009 at 18:37

    Wonderful idea, Lucy! And beautiful cards too!

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  6. CinnamonSally14 September 2009 at 18:41

    What a great idea. Like the way you can change the colour of the text to match the card as well. Thanks Lucy!!

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  7. Vanessa14 September 2009 at 18:44

    Oh, "The secret garden" is one of my favourite books! Great idea, love textpaper! I used old books I didn`t like...

    Hugs,
    Vanessa

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  8. Dotty Jo14 September 2009 at 18:45

    Hi Lucy, I had the same idea myself - aren't we sneaky!!! Love your beautiful cards, your blog is so inspirational and always a joy to visit. Hugs to you, Jo x

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  9. Amie14 September 2009 at 18:49

    Love these cards! I would be thrilled to receive a copy of the text! Thanks so much Lucy! amiemd@hotmail.com

    Amie

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  10. Jane14 September 2009 at 19:17

    these cards are just BEAUTIFUL!!! please do send me a copy of the text!!! Thanks!
    janebeljo@yahoo.ca

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  11. Lin14 September 2009 at 20:34

    Lucy, what an ingenious idea!! Why use someone else's idea of words when you can do your own? (smacking myself in the forehead) :)

    I love that book and would love to have a copy of the text. Thanks!

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  12. Dawn T14 September 2009 at 21:06

    Lucy - isn't amazing that the simple things get overlooked, I've printed out music before but not thought of doing text. Would love a copy
    dawn.turley@gmail.com
    Many thanks and btw your cards are gorgeous. Love the flourish on the green one,

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  13. Agata14 September 2009 at 21:15

    Hi Lucy! Your cards are awesome as always! This text idea is really great! I'd love to have a copy, please! I was always struggling with the idea of getting a book and tearing it only for card's purpose, I'm too much a book lover... And I'd also love some help with the "penguin flipping" ;-) My mail is adpfister@gmail.com Thank you so much!

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  14. Jenyfur14 September 2009 at 21:56

    So incredibly lovely!

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  15. Momiji14 September 2009 at 22:00

    thats amazing and even more so as I was just talking about the secret garden to someone on their blog when they posted some lovely pics of a robin come to visit their garden..
    would love the text paper please..
    dee-collins@hotmail.co.uk

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  16. Raven B14 September 2009 at 22:03

    What a wonderful idea. I am going to try this one out right away. Thank you for sharing.

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  17. judy14 September 2009 at 22:22

    Beautiful cards and great idea for
    text paper!

    moonlightgreetings(judy)

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  18. Anonymous14 September 2009 at 22:47

    Love your cards Lucy. I visit your blog every day. Please send me a copy of the text, justdaja@yahoo.com.au

    Thanks
    Judith

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  19. Megan R14 September 2009 at 23:00

    That is so cool, I had never thought of copying an online book!! I would love a copy, megang@ihug.co.nz

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  20. Alice 14 September 2009 at 23:08

    those are fabulous Lucy!! love your idea of the text paper, you are a genius!!! thanks for sharing the tip!

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  21. A Card 4 U14 September 2009 at 23:18

    Great idea & great cards Lucy. Haven't tried Hero Arts digital stamps yet, but will have to find time having seen yours. :) Julie

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  22. Liz Haworth14 September 2009 at 23:33

    What a fabulous idea!!! I'm going to try it!!! Gorgeous cards, too!

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  23. Pajalu14 September 2009 at 23:50

    Lucy you are a stamping Goddess do you know that!!!!! :D

    I am so going to have to give that ago, as I can't stand tearing up books for the text. Even though I love that look (daft aren't I). Thanks so much for the idea. BTW your cards are stunning, that green flourish is gorgeous & the butterfly looks so lifelike.

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  24. Natasha Kara15 September 2009 at 00:24

    Hi Lucy.
    Thanks so much for the tip. I tried it and it is AWESOME! the possibilities are endless. By changing the font you can get just about any look you want, without having to hunt down old books and tear them up. I just don't have the heart to do it.

    If you wouldn't mind, I'd love a copy of the text you have.
    natashakara@rogers.com

    Thanks again, you are sooo smart:)
    Oh, and I almost forgot...these cards are stunning, that new nesties label is so stylish.
    Tasha

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  25. Janet15 September 2009 at 02:13

    Lucy, you are a genius. I too make my own text background paper but I usually personalise the message and incorporate the person's name, to whom I am giving the card. I would never have thought of copying actual text I feel this is like a piece of string now.... Thank you thank you and thank you. I am a Brit here in the US and I hail from Preston, which is not too far from Manchester. Please keep all your fantastic creations coming. :o)

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  26. Janet15 September 2009 at 02:15

    Oh doh!!!! I forgot my email address...
    jintyoo7@hotmail.com Thank you.

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  27. Unknown15 September 2009 at 02:28

    totally, freaking brilliant! I'd love the document.

    theratcliffs@charter.net

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  28. Arlene15 September 2009 at 03:58

    So beautiful. Love the colors you printed out. Beautiful design. Love the butterfly.

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  29. Ashley M15 September 2009 at 04:09

    Wow - your truly deserve the title of digi queen! These cards are so sophisticated and beautiful!

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  30. Jose15 September 2009 at 08:03

    Lovely idea, I did similar with my No stamping card recently

    HERE

    but never though of using text like you did, thanks

    Jose

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  31. Spardha15 September 2009 at 10:26

    this rly is a pretty cool techniqe.. and i like that yo chose a pretty light font colour so ur stamping shows up.. i LOVE the second card! :)

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  32. Kelly Booth15 September 2009 at 13:45

    LOVE this idea Lucy and LURVE your cards......
    Thanks for Sharing I Love text Paper!!

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  33. Allyson15 September 2009 at 16:03

    Love your cards...so beautiful :) Would love to try this great idea.
    Please send me the Word doc.
    Thanks so much.
    Allyson
    allypearson@charter.net

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  34. Daphne15 September 2009 at 18:43

    great idea! so "green" to make it yourself instead of buying it :-))
    Please one copy to my adress.
    Thinking of a text I can use to create a baby-card. Do you have an idea?

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  35. Beverley15 September 2009 at 19:31

    FAB idea Lucy & gorgeous cards! Thanks for sharing :)

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  36. Jackie16 September 2009 at 16:34

    What a wonderful idea and I've got thousands of fonts that I never use!

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  37. Joe Lisa and Carina17 September 2009 at 16:40

    Love the cards! I was looking for a stamp to get the same effect but printing it is brilliant! Please send me a copy. Thanks!

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  38. kroppykat17 September 2009 at 19:00

    Just stunning! And what a wonderful idea for creating text! I would love and appreciate a copy, please.
    Hugs,
    Colleen
    colleen.manning@gmail.com

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  39. scrappykate17 September 2009 at 21:54

    Definitely a head-slap, why-didn't-I-think-of-this moment! I love it and would love to have a copy of this text.
    Katie
    katie.kerwin@comcast.net

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  40. Unknown24 September 2009 at 00:32

    Beautiful cards!! I would love a copy of the text, too. Thank you.

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  41. Michelle30 September 2009 at 04:39

    I love your cards!!! And this is a great idea...why didnt we think of that :) I would love a copy of the doc. thanks so much!! mach713 at gmail dot com

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Thanks for your lovely comments. I really appreciate each and every one.