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, I hope I can inspire you to join the challenge that’s starting today! Did you see my Pinwheel Tower card on Tuesday? I made it to highlight the Country Flowers stamps and think it turned out cute! Well, today I have another version of a Pinwheel Tower card that I haven’t made before and love the results! I used a whopping six stamp sets to make it personal for my daughter in Australia. She just moved back to Brisbane to start her new career as a psychologist after receiving her Masters degree to add to her Ph.D.!
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Let’s start with the card base…
- Firstly, I googled the card fold and found this post by a past CCC Guest Designer, Susan LaPanne! Go and take a look at her sweet Christmas card!
- Card Measurements:
- Card Base: 5-1/4 x 7-1/2 cardstock, scored at 1-3/4, 3-1/2, 5-1/4, 7
- Rectangular Panels: Cardstock: 1-3/4 x 3-1/2, White Cardstock: 1-1/2 x 3-1/4, DSP: 1-3/8 x 3-1/8 (8 of DSP #1 and 4 of DSP #2
- Square Panels: White Cardstock: 1-1/2 x 1-1/2, DSP #3: 1-3/8 x 1-3/8 (use square punches if you have them!)
- Once that was done, I made the tower, snipping the ends of the 1/2″ side to tidy it up, and used tear n tape to keep it strong.
- Then, I adhered all of the panels together with liquid glue to make them layer nicely.
- After that, I used tear n tape on all of the sides of the tower and began laying the panels on, one side at a time.
Now, the FUN part!
- So, honestly, the DSP does the fun part on this card. I just added a bit of life and sentiments wherever I thought it needed them. As you can see from the supply list below, I used a nice supply of stamp sets and dies to make it fun to look at.
- Then, I added the butterfly die cuts with some pretty Glossy Dots for a touch of sparkle.
- As I was about to photograph this card, I decided to add the adorable (contraband) birds and kitties to the square panels. Are they too cute??
- This card will be inside a care package to my Australian daughter! The card measures 7 x 5-1/4 when inside its envelope.
Then, it folds flat for mailing…
I hope to submit this card to the following challenges:
- A Place To Start
- Beautiful Blossoms
- Cardz 4 Galz
- Cut It Up
- Krafty Chicks
- Pammie’s Inky Pinkies
- The Paper Funday
- Simon Says Stamp Wednesday
- Time Out
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- Makes 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs
- Project includes printed cards and coordinating envelopes
- Laser cut card fronts, ephemera pack, and embellishments
- Coordinating colors: Cajun Craze (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Crushed Curry, Poppy
- Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla, Wild Wheat
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Lovely, Debbie! I did not order that DSP because I thought I’d use the stamps to make my own. I have now found that I’m not ambitious enough…lol! Your daughter will love it and congrats to her. I bet she’s going to miss that “scroll to the end” little man! Hugs and have a great weekend.
That card will be a day brightener for certain!!! And the smile on Noah’s face lights up a room! Such a joyful little boy!
Your daughter is going to love this beautiful card! I haven’t made a pinwheel card is a long time and need to remember this fold because it’s so unique and lovely! Especially the way you decorated it with all that wonderful DSP and your die cuts and stamped sentiments! So many great touches!
I think Noah should just sit on his grandpa’s lap! Problem solved!
I do love your fun folds. They are always so inspiring. This is just stunning Debbie. Thanks for joining us at Cardz4galz. Love Dawn x
Hi Debbie! WOW! Love your design! Very unique and just gorgeous! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at Beautiful Blossoms! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often. We appreciate your support!
Darlene
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A super colourful card. I love how you’ve played with the different papers, they’re gorgeous. And those die-cuts fit perfectly well with them. Thanks for joining us at A Place To Start. Hugs, María.
Wow! These cards are full of lots of color, lots to look at, lots of fun. So cool that they fold flat for mailing. Thanks so much for joining us at Time Out. Please keep in mind that we allow links to 5 challenges including ours. Our challenge rules are on the sidebar of our blog. Hope to see in you the gallery again soon.
This is a gorgeous fold, full of color and beautiful images. Thanks for playing at The Beautiful Blossoms and Paper Funday Challenges. We hope you’ll share again soon.
Donna xx
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The pinwheel cards are such fun and you do a fabulous job presenting them! Your work is neat, and the color integration is awesome! Thanks so much for sharing with us at A Place to Start!
Hugz,
Chana
Yowza! What an amazing fun fold, Debbie. Thank you for also including the source. Have a wonderful Labor Day holiday, my friend.
What a great design – lovely to see you here Debbie – fabulous use of pinks. Thanks for sharing and joining us at Cardz 4 Galz xx Lynda/Loopyloo DT
Fabulous card – such a clever design.
Thanks for joining us at The Paper Funday Challenge.
Helen x
DT
So creative! Love the fold and all the colours used!
Thank you for sharing your card with us at Pammie’s Inky Pinkies.
Hugs,
Renata
Beautiful! I must try this fold, and soon! Thanks for sharing with us at C4Galz! You might see this in the September fun fold hop. Just saying……..
What a gorgeous and super fun card!! I’ve never seen a fold like this before! Your papers are just beautiful! Thanks for playing with Cut It Up Challenge.
Me again!
Thanks for joining us at the Beautiful Blossoms Challenge too.
Helen x
DT
WOW! This is stunning! What a great fun fold to show off pretty papers and I LOVE the mix of DSP you selected! Just perfect! 🙂