Welcome to challenge #13 at 3 Clovers Thursday Challenge. The challenge this week is" May Flowers". And guess what...no cheating for me this week...I actually included flowers on my card LOL! (ummm...I sort of forgot to include ribbon or lace on my challenge card for last week...I guess it was my week to be an airhead LOL) Don't you hate it when you make a challenge card...and then realize you didn't follow the challenge? As Ida said to me...the DP paper I used looked lacey, so that's my story and I'm sticking to it!
I found THIS tutorial on how to make a flip card and just had to try it! What a fun card and fun to open and find the surprise message inside! Wendybell at Wickedly Wonderful Creations made a wonderful video tutorial that was very easy to follow. You just have to give it a try!
The top half of this card is hinged with a brad and flips up to reveal a message. I changed the orientation of the card to fit my image. This is a standard A2 card. The video demonstrates a vertical card, but it was very easy to adjust to a horizontal card.
I used pieces and parts of stamps on this card. The image is the last hedgie on the PB stamp (series of 3 hedgies) , the sentiment inside is part of a sentiment also. The hedgie is cut out and mounted on dimensionals as well as the little FOR YOU gift tag on the flowers.
I used lots of little tools to make this card, including my Spooky Fence punch by Martha Stewart. This fence is just NOT spooky when punched in white...looks springy I thought! Martha has a different fence punch that has all the boards nicely lined up for those who prefer a new, whitewashed picket fence! Mine is falling down a wee bit.
This is what my card looks like opened up. The circle image stays on the outside of the fence and the light green top piece tucks under the fence.
Close up of the brad hinge. The brad holds all the pieces of cardstock together.------------------------------------
Stamps: Labour of Love 2363K Penny Black, Retired sentiments from SU! Simple Sayings 1 and 2
Cardstock: SU! DP, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Regal Rose
Ink: Memento Black, Image colored with copics, Rose Romance for sentiment
Misc: Swirly cuttlebug folder, misc brad, circle nesties, 2 Martha border punches, SU! Rose ribbon, SU! silver cording, misc button
Stamps: Labour of Love 2363K Penny Black, Retired sentiments from SU! Simple Sayings 1 and 2
Cardstock: SU! DP, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Regal Rose
Ink: Memento Black, Image colored with copics, Rose Romance for sentiment
Misc: Swirly cuttlebug folder, misc brad, circle nesties, 2 Martha border punches, SU! Rose ribbon, SU! silver cording, misc button
Hi Sue, oh I love this, such a clever card. Just love that little fence such a lovely touch. Joey.x
ReplyDeleteOh, what a creative idea! I love this, Sue! Love the cute hedgy stamp, fence border and a surprise inside! So awesome!
ReplyDeleteVery creative, never seen a flip card. Love the pink and green color combo and the fence is fabulous. ;)
ReplyDeleteAdorable!!! - Oh I love this sweet little card with the suprise message inside. Very fun.
ReplyDeleteOoh, what a fun card, Sue! That hedgehog is a cutie! I love the pocket style that you created for your card. . .I love cards that have something different about them and you did an excellent job doing just that!! Awesome job on your coloring too!! Very pretty!
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I've never seen a card that opens this way, so thanks for the link! I love that fence punch - I've never seen that before either! LOL I must be living under a rock :) Great card!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card, loved this different opening
ReplyDeleteHi momma, cute card as always? Are your "comments" working again? testing 1 2 3
ReplyDeleteOh so darling and sweet. Hugs Cindy xxoo
ReplyDeleteWow!!..this card is Amazing and So Gorgeous!!..I love too that it is a flip card....This one is the first one I've seen..Wonderful!!...Thanks for sharing the links!!...Have a Wonderful Weekend!!..Hugs, Ila
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful card! Love it! ~chris
ReplyDeleteWow Sue! This is adorable! LOVE the type of card. I don't think I've seen one before. This looks like a fun card to try. Love how you put yours together! Also love your blog background too! Now I'm wanting something sweet! Best, Curt
ReplyDeleteSue, your card is so beautiful. I love the cute image and the colors!
ReplyDeleteAw, so cute! Love this card!!
ReplyDeleteOMG Sue this is SO sweet! I have to case this, do you mind? I just LOVE the creative design and detail!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by with a smile... Have a wonderful weekend,
Jennifer :)
Sue this is SUPER! I love all the details! I never would have used that punch for anything other than Halloween -- and here you go and use it perfectly-- not at all SPOOKY, a perfectly shabby little white picket fence -- perfect for a spring card!
ReplyDeleteThis is just the greatest! Gotta go get busy and try one of these. You've done a spectacular job and makes for great inspiration! Martha Kay
ReplyDeleteWell HeLLO, Sue from Oregon ☺ How are ya?! This is such a cute card--and such a unique technique too, I've never seen one that opens like this! HOW FUN! Love that hedgie and your fence is awesome! :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful coloring! This is such a fun card.
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