Jeanne's challenge for today was to take a break from Christmas and make a birthday card. I reckoned my SIL in Australia deserves a special card this year as her husband is here in Ireland not only for Christmas but he'll be here for her birthday too. Maybe my first try at the new Z-fold Swing Card (see Resources) wasn't the most sensible thing to try, but I think she'll like it. I followed Beate's tutorial, using BG Kioshi papers and stickers, a Dahlia die and some glitter for Kim's challenge yesterday - the butterfly trail is an Around the Block glue sticker flourish with purple glitter burnished on. I also added a fancy Prima on the front. At under 50 F in my craft room it's too cold to stay here longer to make anything fancy.
Date: Friday, December 17, 2010 GMT Views: 1339
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Registered: August 18, 2008 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK Posts: 31972
Fri, Dec 17, 2010 @ 10:42 AM
Beautiful swing fold card combining these challenges, these BG dp's and colors are so lovely. I really like the flower with the pearl button and the butterfly too. Sounds cold there also! We're in Dundonald which got more snow than Belfast, and it's been going off and on all day - I took a ruler out there and stuck it in (just to report to my parents in Alaska!)and depth varies, probably due to drifting! Stay warm and cozy if you can!!
Registered: April 6, 2005 Location: Stuarts Draft, Virginia Posts: 14401
Fri, Dec 17, 2010 @ 12:14 PM
What a lovely card! I'm too chicken to try that fold just yet...maybe after the holidays.
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Registered: November 12, 2009 Location: Living in Western North Carolina in the mountains of beauty. Posts: 2551
Fri, Dec 17, 2010 @ 4:09 PM
What a pretty card... I love the flower placement... really stunning.... I am sure your SIL will love it... if she doesn't then send it back to me... I will cherish it... lovely card.
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Registered: August 30, 2006 Location: Saugus, Massachusetts Posts: 65233
Fri, Dec 17, 2010 @ 5:16 PM
A beautiful card Sabrina! love the fold and the papers and great flower!! sorry it's so cold and snowy there!! We're expecting our first storm this Sunday night into Monday just in time for the commute to work!
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