Sisterhood of Crafters - Fancy Folds

Happy Day All!

It's time once again for a new, fun challenge at The Sisterhood of Crafters!

Today, Terri is our hostess and she has asked us to create a card using one of those fabulous 

FANCY FOLDS

If you follow my blog, you have seen several fancy folds lately ... and here's another one (or two).  I have several Fall Craft Shows coming up and everyone loves the WOW factor of these unique folds.  So, this challenge theme was right up my alley!

Today's card is another Tri-Shutter creation ... this time in MY favorite color of Purple!

Purple has become very popular and so I thought it would make for a good birthday card. This fold has become one of my all time favorites and if you've never given them a try ... now's the time!  They really aren't as hard as they look!  You can find the directions for it on one of my earlier blog posts HERE.

I hope you'll give a Fancy Fold card a try and then come share them with us over at the Sisterhood!  We are always looking to you for inspiration and now's the time to really SHINE!  

If YOU need more inspiration ... pop over to the Sisterhood and check out the awesome creations shared by my Sistahs and Step Sistahs ... F-a-b-u-l-o-u-s!

You have until September 7th (midnight EST) to get your entry submitted

AND

we have a prize to offer this challenge ... yippee!

Thanks Annemaritta!

Here are a few challenges to share in:
Ooh La La Creations - Fancy Fold
Artistic Inspirations Challenge - Anything Goes and/or Labor Day/Career
Crafting from the Heart Challenge - Anything Goes
Dream Valley Challenges - Flowers
Through the Purple Haze Challenge - Anything Goes
Come and Get It Challenge - Anything Goes with a Sentiment
Glitter n Sparkle Challenge #99 - Use Butterflies

Thanks for taking the time to stop by today ... I always enjoy your visits and your comments!

YOU are the reason I continue to share my creations!!

Have a great day and as always . . .

Recipe:
Papers:  White cs, KaiserCraft dp
Stamps/Ink:  Verve 'Kind Words', Impression Obsession, Inkadinkado / Versafine Onyx
Accessories:  Cheery Lynn Designs 'Sweet William' flower strip die #B307,
Spellbinder 'Labels Fourteen', McGill flower making kit/mat, Gold Stickles

It's Tea Time ...

Hello my friends!  

Hope your Thursday is off to a great start!

I discovered I had a 'free' blog day today, so I decided to join in one of the challenges that has always inspired my 'vintage side'!  And, that is the Shabby Tea Room Challenge Blog!

This is their photo inspiration ...

and, we are to use Pink, Black, Pearls and Flowers on our creations.

I hope you're not tired of seeing Tri-Shutter (fancy fold) cards from me because there are several I need/want to create for my upcoming Fall Craft Shows and by playing the challenges using this fold, it just helps me be that much further ahead of what I'll be needing!

MY TRI-SHUTTER PHOTO TUTORIAL CAN BE FOUND HERE!

So here ya go ... my creation for the challenge is 'another' tri shutter fold creation ... hope you like it!

I have several tri-shutter card bases cut/scored and it just so happened there was a light pink one in the stack ... so THAT was my starting point.  All product used on this card will be shared at the end of my post.  I have had this Elizabeth Craft (#714) teapot/cups die set for quite some time now and today they just screamed out for me to use them. 

They are actually an 'outline' set so once I die cut them on Pink Pirouette paper, I glued them down to a piece of black cardstock using E6000 spray adhesive and fussy cut them out with my Fiskars swivel craft knife.  There is probably a matching 'solid' die set ... I really need to look into that!  LOL!

I really like how the Eucalyptus Stickles pops on these die cuts ... so pretty IRL!

I hope you've found a fun challenge to join in today to express YOUR style!

I must have an OLD SOUL because Vintage design really speaks to me!

Hopefully I can find some other fun challenges to share my card in today ...

 City Crafter's Challenge #224 - Roses

Just Inspirational Challenge - Pearls and Lace

Card Mania Challenge - Birthday Party

Crafty Cardmakers Challenge - Fancy Folds

Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - Fussy Cutting
Little Red Wagon - Happy Birthday
Scrapper's Delight - Anything Goes with Die Cuts

Lots to get done so I'd better make this short & sweet!

Have a wonderful day and thanks SO MUCH for taking the time to stop by my blog!

As always . . .

Recipe:
Papers:  SU Pink Pirouette, The Paper Studio 'Harper's Boutique', Graphic45 'Botanical Tea', White cs, Black cs 
Dies:   Elizabeth Craft #714 teapot/cups, Cheery Lynn Designs 'Anastasia Border' #B136,
Accessories:  Graphic45 'Botanical Tea' chipboard accessories, Michaels gingham ribbon, Wild Orchid roses,

Fall is right around the corner ...

Hello my friends!

I have a busy week planned (again! lol) but wanted to share with you a card I took the time to make over the past weekend to participate in a few fun challenges.  I know ... I should be working on my design team projects but I just couldn't help myself!  I'm sure you understand!  LOL!

(For directions on creating this fancy fold card and others, click on the FANCY FOLDS TAB at the top of my blog then click on the title to go to my post with the measurements/directions)

With Fall right around the corner and working on some card projects for upcoming Fall Craft Shows, here is the creation I have to share with you today.

One of the challenges that caught my attention is the new August challenge for Scor-Pal.  Of course you have to use more than one score.  No problem there with this Tri Shutter Fold, but also they ask you to follow the theme of 'Food for Thought'.  Well, I figure pumpkin is food and don't you just love that Thanksgiving pumpkin pie?  I sure do!  And thankful for all the blessings (including the pie) each year has given me!

Other challenges I had in mind while creating this fancy fold card are the always fun challenges at Cheery Lynn Designs (Anything Goes) and Craft-Dee Bowz (Anything Goes using a bow).  Craft-Dee Bowz also has a fun filled blog hop tomorrow and Friday ... be sure to check it out!

And here are a few other challenges I thought I'd share in:

Come and Get It Challenge - It's All About Dies
Stamping Sensations August Challenge - Anything Goes

That Craft Place Challenge - Autumn or Steampunk

The Ribbon Girl August Challenge - Anything but a Square + ribbon
Crafty Calendar August Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafty Cardmakers & More - Fancy Folds

Thanks so much for stopping by today.

Hope you're week is going well for you and you'll have the chance to stop back again real soon!

As always ...

Recipe:
Papers:  Pumpkin cs, Garden green cs, K&Co Fall Pumpkin dp
Stamps:  Stampin' Up
Ink:  Versafine Onyx
Accessories:  K&Co 3d fall stickers, The Paper Wardrobe beaded wire accessory, Cheery Lynn Designs 'Add a Flourish' dies #B456, Offray orange organza ribbon, Craft-Dee Bowz tool

What are you working on today???

Hello my friends!

Not sure what you are working on today but I'm still working on fancy fold cards and other crafty items for my upcoming Fall Craft Shows ... (first one Sept. 24).  Time goes by so darn fast I thought I'd better get started!

Today I have another Tri Shutter Card, this time using Graphic45 'French Country' design paper.

I just love the "WOW" factor this card fold has!  

I haven't shown one person a card like this that they don't say WOW ... that is so cool!  And, open and close it a half dozen times!  LOL!

MY TRI-SHUTTER PHOTO TUTORIAL CAN BE FOUND HERE!

There are no additional embellishments on this card other than the design paper.

A little bit of fussy cutting gave me all the detail and design I was looking for.

A few challenges to share in ...

Scribble and Scrap Challenge #23 - Always Anything Goes

That Craft Place Challenge - Anything Goes

Pumpkin Spice Challenge #78 - Anything Goes

So Artful July Challenge - Colorful Feathers

Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge - Anything Goes

That's it for me today.  I'll probably be staying in my 'cave' all day, for the next few days.  Going to be in the upper 80s near 90 and our A/C is broken.  We've gotten a few estimates on replacing our central air system and in fact, the guy is on his way over right now to sign the papers and get the job lined up.  HOWEVER, I don't expect it will be soon enough to deal with the high temperatures predicted!  SO ... I'll just keep 'playing in the cave' and hope for the best!

Back to work!
I've switched over to Post-It note booklets and 3x5 Note Pad Booklets so I'd better get busy!  Thanks for stopping by and hope you're have a fabulous start to your week!

OH AND GOOD NEWS to report!
Hubby just came back from his Oncologist appointment where he received the results of last week's CT Scan and I'm thrilled to tell you it was a THUMBS UP!
He continues to be CANCER FREE!
We are SO BLESSED!  Thank you Lord!

Sunday Morning Sharing . . .

Good Sunday Morning all . . .

Over the past week I've been inspired by many of my crafting friends to do some 'fancy fold' creations.  So, when I received a phone call from the mother of one of my neighbors requesting a 'special' card for her lady friend whom she was having lunch with later in the week, I knew exactly what style this lady would consider 'special' and immediately started working on this sweet Tri-Shutter Fold creation.

  Recipe:
Papers:  White cs, Graphic45 Secret Garden 8x8 double sided dp, Graphic45 Secrets Garden 6x6 Patterns & Solids
Accessories:  Heartfelt Creations HCPC 3533-Sun Kissed Fleur Precut Stamp Set, Heartfelt Creations  HCD 734 Sun Kissed Fleur die, Marianne LR0157 die, Kaiser pearls, Sizzix Susan Tierney Cockburn flower making kit, Graphic45 Secret Garden double sided cardstock (pocket tag), Martha Stewart 3-in-1 butterfly punch
Envelope:  WeR Making Memories Envelope Punch Board

A few challenges to enter into:
One Stop Craft Challenge - Flowers & Ribbon
The Hobby House - Vintage
Time for Scrap - Walk in the Countryside
Kaboodle Doodle - Anything Goes
Paper Playtime - Use pattern paper
Scrapbook Stamp Society - Use butteflies
Digistamps4Joy - Fancy Fold + Homemade Flower
Frilly and Funkie - Any Way you Fold It
Bastel-Traum - Shabby Chic/Vintage
Crafting When We Can - Floral
Creative Inspirations Paint - Anything Goes
Eclectic Ellapu - Anything Goes
Pile It On - Anything Goes
The Corrosive Challenge - Fancy Folds

You can find the tutorial for making this Tri-Shutter card fold on my blog HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope you are enjoying a day of fun & family!

God Bless You All and As Always . . .

Shelly's Images Challenge

YEAH!  It's time for another fun challenge at Shelly's Images.

This week it is my turn to play hostess at Shelly's Images and just in case you missed it, here is a link to the Tri-Shutter Fold Card Tutorial I posted for Tutorial/Technique Tuesday.

And today I am showcasing a Tri-Shutter Fold card using two of Shelly's Images digi images.   I have used 'Fall Fence' and 'Fall Friends'.

This is the card OPENED ...

And here it is CLOSED.

This week's challenge theme is ANYTHING GOES and the team was thrilled to be able to use ANY of Shelly's Images that they wanted to showcase.  I also showcased two of the Kids Kard Kits that I have made for the upcoming Fall Craft Show (scroll down to view what I'm speaking of)  using Shelly's awesome digi images.

You will have until September 19th to come join  in the fun and YOU could be the lucky winner of your very own Shelly's Images.  So, please come join us!

Other Qualifying Challenges:

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge - Colors of Autumn

My Mum's Craft Shop - Anything Goes

Scrapalicious USA - Welcoming Fall

Perfect Sentiments Challenge - Sentiment on Front+Any Occasion+Animal

Digital Tuesday Challenge - Shaped Cards

LEJ Designs Challenge - Autumn

Papelitos Stamps Challenge - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes

Through the Classroom Door - Anything Goes

Tuesday Alchemy - Anything Goes

Lexi's Creations Challenge - Autumn Colors

Lollipop Crafts - Fall Frolic

Stamp and Create - Anything Goes

The Cutie Pie Challenge - NO flowers

MFPSpeedyTV - Simple Salutations (animals) - [must be member to play] 

Sassy Studios - Fancy Folds

Cute Card Thursday - Autumn Gold

Delightful Challenges - Halloween

Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes

Pixie Dust Studio - Halloween

Inspired By -

Just Inspirational Challenge -

Thanks so much for stopping by today ... it's been a crazy week around here and something tells me that with Fall right around the corner it's going to get a little crazier!  LOL!