This fancy fold card wasn't too difficult to make. The trick is to use 12" x 12" paper, a good paper cutter like the Tabletop Paper Cutter, an Exacto knife with mat (like the Stampin' Pierce Mat), and just a little patience.
Another important detail for making a beautiful card like this, is having a great set of decorative papers that match each other well. I used some of Stampin' Up!'s Designer Series Paper, which already does all the work of coordinating colors for me - it's so easy to use!
For the base paper, I have to admit, I did not have the color I wanted on hand. I had only Whisper White card stock, but I wanted the paper to have more of an aged look. So, using my handy-dandy Stamping Sponges, I was able to ink on a color that matched the palette I was using. Presto-chango! Stamping Sponges + Stampin' Pad = beautiful, matching paper!
Congratulations on joining the blogging world! You started out so well, too! Love your blog and love the card! I will have to give one a try!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I love blogging. I've blogged before, but not for Stampin' Up! I don't know why I put it off for so long...fear of failure, maybe? I'm glad I finally did.
DeleteThat is exquisite - Loved the colour palette. You are sooooooo creative!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I wish I had more time to be creative...but I try to eek out what I can, when I can, and be thankful for that! :O)
Deletewhat a wow card! love your folding and use of dsp.
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DeleteThanks, M! I am in *love* with dsp! I appreciate how little effort it takes to make something beautiful with it.
Deleteyour blog looks great! love the name:-) and the card is so fancy!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Naki! I am a little addicted to fancy fold cards, I think! I love the challenge of getting them to work in the first place. Ha! And then the fun of making them look all pretty. Luckily, this one really isn't too finicky.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card.
ReplyDeleteYour blog looks great--really love the name--and thanks for the translation!
you're live and in concert on the internet. congrats! fun card and your photography skills are perfection!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Mary! I have had a lot of inspiration from you, that's for sure!!
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