Cardz 4 Galz Challenge - Fancy Folds

It's time for another challenge at Cardz 4 Galz and the theme this round is Fancy Folds.   I tried my hand at something totally out of my comfort zone and to be perfectly honest - the inside gave me a little trouble.

I'm not certain what this type of fold is named.  I wanted to be completely different with my Design Team project as well as being as simple as I could be with the front as the inside caused some bulk.

I used only 1 patterned paper, the owl was a print and cut file from the Cricut Design Space and the sentiment inside is cut vinyl.

I added a blank piece of card to the back, for a space to write a personal message.  The finished card measures 6" x 6".  The inside folds do not lay as I would like but all in all, it turned out ok for winging it!

We hope you will join us for the Cardz 4 Galz Challenge and try a Fancy Fold.  Until Next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Entered in the following challenges:
Crafting with an Attitude
Craft Rocket Challenges
D.L. Art #236
Sasayaki Glitter
Fab N Funky #411
Create a Smile
Cardz TV #68
Through the Craft Room Door
{Pin}spirational Challenges #226

Christmas in July - Gnome Style

Hello Everyone!  It's been so hot here in Florida this summer....I know...it's Florida but it's been unusually hot and rainy which raises the humidity to unbearable levels.  What better way to stay cool is to head to the craft room and create for Christmas.

I usually create, on average, 35 Christmas cards every year and this year I anticipate needing 50 cards (I participate in card swaps also) so this is my first official Christmas Card of the 2018 Holiday Season:

This card was Pinterest Inspired; a Round Stepper Card.  There are several examples and tutorials on how to create your round stepper and it's very easy.

The base was inked with Distress Oxide Inks, the die cut scalloped mats were cut from colored cardstock I had in my stash and the Gnomes were colored with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers.  They are just so cute and I'm very pleased with the card.

Please stay tuned for more Christmas cards and creations throughout the coming months leading up to the holidays.  I have to remember Thanksgiving and Halloween also!

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

** Card entered into the following challenges:  A Snowflakes Promise #53, Crafty Sentiments, Digi Choosday #29, Die Cuttin Divas #378, Through the Craft Room Door, Cardz TV #55, Papercraft Challenges #16, Lemon Shortbread Challenge #72, The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #32, Creates and Makes #22, Sweet Stampers Challenge

Havana

Today I would like to share a card I created using the Havana papers from Prima Marketing, Inc.  This is a lovely paper pack with soft, pastel colors and wonderful images.  I'm not sure how to describe this card; I want to call it an Easel card however it's not like a standard Easel.

This is a standard A2 size card (4.25" x 5.5").  I used an unbranded die for the clock image and circle background; added color with alcohol markers.  I then added die cuts of dandelions  inside and inked them with Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink in the color Peacock Feathers.

The colors are soft and shabby chic.

I created a tag and used an unbranded stamp for the sentiment.  I purchase many of my unbranded dies and stamps from AliExpress.  I have been pleased with everything I have received from AliExpress thus far.  When you're on a budget, AliExpress is kind to the pocketbook.

All You Need Is Love....this is yet another unbranded stamp from AliExpress.  I love the meaning behind the sentiment and thought it matched the beauty of the Havana papers.  

I hope you enjoyed my card today.  Till next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**I support the following challenges:  CardzTV Anything Goes Challenge #45, Creative Knockouts Challenge - Friendship #244

Diamond Fold Birthday Card

I love to create cards with unique folds.  The standard portrait or landscape card is nice but a fancy fold card just makes a statement!

I often cruise Pinterest looking for inspiration and found a Diamond Fold Card.  After reading through tutorials, it seemed the card usually came out as a 4" x 4" square but I wanted a slightly bigger card so I followed directions from this Blog: Crafty Maria's Stamping Blog and added a 1/4 inch, making my card 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" square; just right for a standard A2 envelope (4.25" x 5.5").

Here is the front of my card.  I created a Birthday Card and used the Photo Play Collection Pack 12"X12"‑French Flea Market.  The papers in this Pack are gorgeous!

Instead of leaving the front as a diamond shape, I used one of the cut outs provided in the paper pack and adhered to the diamond on the front.  

I stamped the sentiment  on a plain white piece of cardstock and adhered inside; to the back of the diamond shape.

I added a lace paper doily, cut in half, on either side of the fold and also placed a whole paper doily right underneath the oblong cut out.  Presto....a beautiful Diamond Fold Card.  Give this fold a try...you won't be sorry and it's very easy to create.

Till next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

I support the following card challenges:  Always Happy Birthday Card Challenge

Unique Fold Cards

Today I'm sharing a a couple of unique fold cards.  These cards were so fun to make and they look exceptionally nice.  They are the standard A2 (4.25" x 5.5") size although they can be created any size you like.

First up is the "Impossible" card that is sweeping the internet.  There is lots of inspiration on Pinterest; I learned this technique by watching Maymay Made It on YouTube.  She has loads of great tutorials.  This card has lots of dimension and layers...perfect for Mother's Day!

The next card is a Center Easel Card of sorts.  I got the inspiration for this one by scrolling Pinterest however Maymay had easel card tutorials on her Youtube channel as well.  This would make a darling Mother's Day Card.

Till Next Time,

Donna

I support the following Challenges:  Creative Knockouts Challenge #241 Lots of Layers