We made this card in our Zoom meeting. I did not have a solid stamp that would work with this technique so April suggested that I cut a piece of foam with a die and use that as a stamp and it worked out pretty good.
I am not sure what the name of the fold is called. You cut a piece of card stock for the base at 11 x 4.25 inches. Score the 11" side at 2 1/4, 3 5/8, 7 3/8 and 8 3/4. The center piece measures 3.75 x 3.25 inches. Cut two for the sides at 1 3/4 x 3 3/4 inches. I inked around all my edges and then added white cardstock for the matting of each or those.
This is to give you an idea what the fold looks like from the side.
Sorry I don't have any of the products I used for these but what we did was emboss the center piece with white embossing powder using background stamp. You ink your solid stamp on top of that. I added a bow to the top. For the side pieces you use the same ink but just stamp the background stamp directly on the strips.
Just a few days ago I made another but this time did it in red and golds, and used a music background stamp.
Then I decided to try cutting out a tree with one of my dies out of foam for stamping and used a crackle background. I used some of my Christmas themed brads to decorate the tree on this one.
I managed to make 14 Christmas cards for the month of July so that caught me up what I was behind since my foot surgery, that sure feels good. I have a couple more to share but I have to post a card I am working on for a challenge next time :)
Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by today,
Connie
14 comments:
Beautiful cards and all are so classy in colours and style....great fold thanks for the measurements. xx
Goodness these cards are gorgeous, Connie, and so sophisticated. My heart is rather partial to the pretty blue one. Fourteen cards are a lot to make in one month. Looks like Christmas won't sneak up on you.
Love them all! So pretty! Thanks so much for stopping by!! I hope to finish the neighborhood landscaping projects today taking advantage of the cooler weather that we have been having!! Have great great day!!
hugs,
Deb
They are all beautiful, Connie xoxo
I still can't get over how well the foam worked. It certainly turned your card into a thing of beauty. Both colours are lovely, and the script and musical notes really works well with this style of card. I'm partial to using script and musical notes.
There was an antigues dealer that had an indoor junk yard with things that didn't sell at auction. My girlfiends and I frequented his place and was always thrilled to find real music sheets for our projects. Sadly, the building was eventually condemned and closed shop to make way for new housing. :(
Three more beautiful cards for Christmas -- good for you, Connie! The fold is definitely fun. Love the background stamps you used. Each card has a vintage look to it. Lovely!
WOW these are all just beautiful my friend and you are well on your way towards having your holiday cards ready in plenty of time (me on the other hand . . . lol). This is awesome inspiration and absolutely beautiful design! Thanks and have a great day!!
These are very cool Connie! What a fun and unique fold! Sorry I've been MIA lately. Life is super busy right now. Just trying to play catch up. Hope you're doing well and keeping healthy. Hugs to you~
Fabulous! Love them all! It really is a fun and cool fold card....I don't know the name either....but what a pretty one, or 3 to create! I think my favorite is that beautiful tree! Merry Merry!
these cards are so pretty connie, i really like them...what a great design!! you are really rocking these christmas cards!!
I like all of these, and I think fourteen cards sounds good going to make in one month.
All the best Jan
All of your cards are really lovely! I like the look of that fold (I wouldn't know what it is called either) Great start with making your Christmas cards!
Oh my gosh I love all of these Christmas cards. Great designs and super job with all of them. That blue and white one really draws me in.
Adorable cards! Have a lovely weekend,dear Connie!
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