Hi, Stampers, it’s time for a new Creative Creases challenge! Firstly, thanks to all those who participated in the last challenge! If you haven’t played in the challenge yet, then I hope I can inspire you to join the challenge that’s starting today! I just love pillar fun fold cards and saw this tutorial by Mixed Up Craft so wanted to give it a try. Of course, I couldn’t wait to use new paper from the new annual catalog, so I used the Countryside Inn DSP again with the Perched In A Tree stamp set.
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My Card Today
Today’s project is a Side Panel Pillar card that I saw at Mixed Up Craft. The best part of a pillar card is that it has great dimension but folds flat for mailing (will need extra postage though). Sam’s card is 5″ x 7″ so I decided to change the measurements for an A2 card. So, I started with the new Countryside Inn designer paper on the card base and this card just evolved around that – don’t you love not having a plan?!? Finally, I added the pretty bird from Perched In A Tree to go with the designer paper.
My Secrets!
- Firstly, I made the card base out of Night of Navy cardstock, cut at 8-1/4″ x 5-1/2,” and scored at 1,” 2,” 3,” 4.”
- Pillar Panels: Cardstock: 3/4″ x 5-1/4″ (3) and DSP: 5/8″ x 5-1/8″
- Background Panel: Cardstock: 3″ x 5-1/4″ and DSP: 2-7/8″ x 5-1/8″
- Focal Point Card Base: Cardstock: 4″ x 4-1/2″ and scored at 1/2,” and 1-1/2″
- Cardstock: 3-7/8″ x 2-7/8″ (I embossed the Boho Blue CS with the Stitched Greenery die)
- Side Panel: Cardstock: 7/8″ x 3-7/8″ and DSP: 5/8″ x 3-5/8″
Now, the FUN part!
- Once the card bases were made, I inked up the cute bird from Perched In A Tree and colored it with the new Boho Blue, Balmy Blue, and Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends. Then, I cropped it out with the coordinating die.
- After that, I stamped and cropped out the tree branch, and cropped out the etched leaves with Navy cardstock.
- I decided a white circle behind the bird would highlight it nicely, so I used the new 2-3/8″ Circle Punch and glued it down. Then, I added the branch and popped up the bird to give it some dimension.
- Once that was done, I added the sentiment from Sweet Songbirds and cropped it out with the Classic Label punch.
- Finally, I added the leaves and a few Festive Pearls.
Then, on the flip side…
- Firstly, I added a white cardstock panel, cut at 5-3/8″ x 4-1/8″.
- After that, I added the sentiment from Sweet Songbirds in Navy ink.
- Finally, I cut two more leaves and added a little pearl.
I am submitting this card to the following challenges:
- 613 Avenue Create
- A Place To Start
- Crafty Catz
- Cut It Up
- Ellibelle’s Crafty Wednesday
- The Paper Funday
- A Perfect Time to Craft
- Seize The Birthday
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Debbie, your card is gorgeous. I love this new-to-me fun-fold design. Thanks for your tips on making it. Happy to see that your craft room is progressing. Enjoy your day!
Thank you for all your beautiful cards . I love seeing them ! Thanks again ! 🐒💕🐢
I love this chunky Bird and your card. I am going to case it in the morning for sure. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful cards.
Lovely card. I saw it on Crafty Catz.
Great fun fold and lovely choice of colors and stamps! Like your craft room.
I love this card, the different prints and shades of blue look amazing together, and I can’t wait to try out that fold! Thank you for joining us at the Paper Funday Challenge.
Gorgeous in blue!!! And your amazing coloring skills on that pretty bird..love! and your room is coming together, YAY!
Love you card and the fact you were able to create it in your new craft area!
Lovely card in all the pretty blues. Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday.
So beautifully done in shades of blue and loving the card fold. Your crafty place looks fabulous! Hope you will find the remaining boxes soon!!
Thank you so much for sharing at my Crafty Wednesday challenge!
Ellie
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Love all the different folds that your share. Thank you for joining our Cut it Up Starts with a B Challenge.
Hugs,
Larelyn (CIU owner)
Beautiful card, Debbie! Thanks for accepting our play date at 613 Avenue Create !
Hugz,
Chana Malkah, Owner
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Fab! In every single way!
We are delighted you chose to share your creation with us at Cut It Up!
Please do come back again!
All the best, Jackie DT xxx
Wow, I love that bird and the fancy fold! And if only my craft room looked as organized as yours! Thanks for sharing with us at The Paper Funday Challenge and we look forward to more of your lovely designs soon.
Donna xx
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Such a sweet bluebird Debbie. This monochromatic, fancy fold is perfect to jumpstart a spring mood.
Beautiful creation. TFS over at 613 this month and hope to see you in future challenges Elaine DT xx
I’m not usually a fan of this fun fold Debbie but this card has definitely changed my mind. I love the blue color scheme and your bird coloring. Stunning!
I have been following you for years. Your cards are beautiful and unique.
Lovely
Love the clever fun fold – adding the pillar!! and Using the new Countryside Inn DSP!
Thank you for sharing!