Friday, June 24, 2011

Happy Birthday Tilda

I spent all day on this card. That's a first for me. I'm usually a speedy crafter, and whip out cards at a faster rate than that. However, today I was case-ing one of Claudia's cards from Pretty Pressings.  I really love Claudia's cards and I decided to challenge myself. Here's the card I case-d.  On her post, Claudia did invite people to copy her card and make one of their own, so I did.

Here's the front view:



It's a gate fold / joy fold card. It's got many, many layers, which is not my usual style.  I altered how the card closes, by adding two bows instead of the one Claudia used.  I also altered some of the ways the dp covers the base, as well as the embellishments.

Here's the right side of the inner gate fold:




Here's the left side of the inner gate fold:
All in all, it was a productive Saturday and I'm happy with my creation. It's a good feeling to try to work outside your comfort zone.  I hope your day was just as productive.

Supplies used:
Paper:  cardstock, My Mind's Eye Lime Twist
Embellishments:  flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, Iridescent stickles, SU jewel brads, ribbon from Michaels
Stamps:  LOTV sentiment, Magnolia Tilda birthday
Ink:  momento, SU ruby red
Tools:  Spellbinders fancy tags, ovals, scalloped ovals, Martha Stewart edge daisy punch

Challenges for this card:



8 comments:

  1. This is gorgeous Janet! Love those papers and Tilda is adorable!

    Hugs, Kelly

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  2. What a sweet card, Janet! I love your gate fold, and your Tilda is so cute!

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  3. Great card hunny awesome colour combo! thanks for playing along with us at Top Tip Tuesday this week for our Cross it challenge, hugs Samantha

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  4. This is gorgeous Janet! I love that fold and Tilda's hair is such a lovely colour!

    Arabella

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  5. LOL..I can barely remember yesterday, much less what I did last Saturday, but I'm quite sure I wasn't close to as productive as you obviously were! :) This card is stunning!! I have never made a gate fold card, it's always been intimidating to me, but you have certainly inspired me to try. I might have to sweep the calendar for an entire weekend to attempt one. :)
    Thank you SO much for joining us at Top Tip Tuesday for our Cross It challenge. Good luck to you!
    Hugs n' Happy Stamping...
    Lisa xx

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  6. Beautiful! Love the colours! Thanks for playing along with us this week at Tip Top Tuesday with our 'cross it' challenge! Good luck xx

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  7. Wow! A card full of surprises! Love the technique! Thank you for joining us at Crafting for all Seasons challenge #3.

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  8. What a beautiful birthday card! Thank you for joining us at CFAS!

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