Here is another card that I made , using the book-binding fold that was featured on the Butterfly Challenge #167. Unlike many fancy folds, this one was easy enough for me to handle, and especially appealing as I love reading. Whether a real book, or a book-binding card, I'm all in. I used some very old patterned paper from my stash, and die cut the flower cone with a die by Hero Arts. The flowers are cut with a Sizzix die, and the leaf dies and sentiment are by Elizabeth Craft Designs. I used a butterfly die by Jen Hadfield. The braid along the side was made by inking thin paper and braiding it, then adhering to the side panel. I stamped some plain card stock with a text background by Impression Obsession to give the look of newsprint. This card was a real challenge because it uses colors that I rarely use, and have a hard time working with. However, that's what a challenge is all about, isn't it? This card will be sent to my elderly aunt in a nursing home, who loves flowers.
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This is beautiful, Karen! This was a fold I was able to accomplish as well but you even added the braid, way to go! Gorgeous card! Thinking of you and hoping you are doing well. I am remembering Toby and sending hugs.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Kitty. We're slowly getting used to him being gone, but it still catches me unaware at times. Crafting really helps.
DeleteBeautiful card, and your Aunt will treasure it! Thanks for joining us at Die Cut Divas!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! Love the book binding fold, and the pretty flowers and butterflies!
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely card and a pretty fold, thanks for sharing another with us at Allsorts.
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I do like the braid element that you have used here. Thankyou for coming and playing in the butterfly garden with me again. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great fold and such a lovely card. Thanks for sharing with us at Allsorts challenge.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card! I really love this fold and haven't done one in a while. I appreciate the reminder. Thank you for playing in my Creative Creases Challenge and hope you can join in again soon.
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Gorgeous and lovely card. Thank you for sharing at Allsorts 💌m
ReplyDeleteLots of beautiful work. So glad you joined us at Die Cut Divas for our Birthday Challenge.
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