Today sees a new challenge at Anything Goes and this fortnight our theme is Early Christmas, I just love Christmas and have been looking forward to all the cards I need to make for my huge family. Not sure who is for yet, but I am really pleased with how it turned out.
I used one of the new LOTV stamps called Christmas Gifts, isn't she cute? Coloured in Copics with plenty of Glamour Dust, oh how I love this stuff, not used it since last Christmas.
I made another punch around the page cards using a Martha Stewart punch. The sentiment is LOTV too and the die cuts are Memory box, I didn't have any glitter card so I cut it out of normal card I had intended to coat with Glossy Accents and sprinkle with Glamour Dust but it takes so long and the die cuts are very intricate so I came up with a good idea I gave them a quick spray with Shine and Sparkle and then sprinkled on Glamour Dust, this was much quicker and dried really quickly.
This is the inside, with two little pockets for messages.
A view of the left side
Close up of right side.
I was asked if I could do a tutorial for this type of card, it is really quite simple - if you are using a Martha Stewart punch around the page you can only use certain measurements, starting at 4 inches with increments of 2 3/4 inches. The other card I made was 6 3/4 inches by 9 1/2 inches, this card is 6 3/4 inches.
You start by punching in each corner with the corner punch and then finish off with the straight punch.
Decorate the panels - the then fun part. I sort of eyeball how I want the inside joining panel.
I score in the middle and then again each side, I then angle the edges and decorate.
I use the red double sided, really sticky tape to joint them together. See I told you it was easy.
Paper is Bo Bunny, which along with Martha Stewart punches can be purchased at the Craft Den.
The other DT at Anything Goes have made some amazing creations so please drop over and see them.
I would like to enter my card into the following challenges.
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything Goes
http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.co.uk/ - Square Card
http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.co.uk/ - Include a present
Just Keep on Creating - Christmas Just Around the Corner
http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ - Use a sentiment
Flutterby Wednesday - Fairy
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ - Shine and Sparkle
Hugs
Suzie xx
This is gorgeous Suzie! Love the papers they are so Christmassy. I think I may have to give this a go when I have more time for crafting. Hugs Susan x
ReplyDeleteI forgot to say I think there is a tutorial on You Tube on how to use PATP punches on any size paper which I have done and its not that hard but I can't remember how to do it. xx
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LOL... errr... thank you.
DeleteGorgeous card Suzie,love the papers.xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and I love the image and your colouring is stunning,fab work.
ReplyDeleteLove the design too,I have to try this one day:):)
Wish a wonderful day,hugs Merethe
Great shape/layout card Suzie, Love the traditional papers too..
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WOW!!! this is totally amazing Suzie. I love the image and your colouring is so beautiful. The card shape and design are wonderful, thank you for a great tutorial
ReplyDeleteHugs Sue
Oh wow suzie! This is absolutely stunning! wow love the snowflakes around the border it is just so beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteStunning card Suzie.... love it!!
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Christine x
Oh wow Suzie this is amazing , I love it all.
ReplyDeleteHugs Emma xx
Absolutely Gorgeous!!Beautiful!TFS
ReplyDeleteFabulous creation, love the snow flake edgings. The LOTV image is beautifully colored, and the sparkles really brighten the card. Thanks for sharing this beauty with us.
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Katie
a really pretty festive make, love the sparkle! trace x
ReplyDeleteoh wow this is fantastic suzie.stunning design and colours and i love the snowflake edging and gorgeous image and sparkle ;D
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Simply beautiful Suzie...and what a wonderful layout too hun :o)
ReplyDeletebig hugs Vicky xx
Another stunning card, I'm asking myself why I don't have this stamp lol, love your card, especially the snowflake border, gorgeous, Gaynor x
ReplyDeleteABsolutely gorgeous Suzie:)
ReplyDeleteLove the SHAPE and the wonderful papers used:)
Hugs dearest friend,
Sonia
Such a gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteThank you soo much for taking part in our "Sparkle & Shine" challenge & good luck in the draw…
Hope to see you again in our new challenge next Wednesday.
Melanie
(DT Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges)
A gorgeous card with a beautiful fairy image, and I'm lovin' the snowflake corner die. A wonderful accordian card!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Flutter By Wednesday this week.
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Suzie this is so beautiful I must try this shape how fabulous. You are so talented. I love that punch well done Hugs Elaine
ReplyDeleteOooooH Love this idea ... the card is fabulous and I love the image. The colouring in is geat and the sparkle really sets it all off.... can I go on your Christmas card list please ????
ReplyDeleteLove the tutorial! The snowflake border just looks stunning- might have to buy that punch! x
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ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous. I adore the colours and your pocket tags are a fab idea. Thank you for doing the tutorial. I love to change it up a bit so I may have to try something like this.
Have a good week Linda x
Suzie this is so beautifully designed and the colours and embellishments work so well together. Thanks also for the great tutorial.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a fab Thursday.
Hugs
Desíre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}
Hi Susie - first of all lots of luck in your challenges. Your card is amazing - I love the papers and the whole design. Mind you I sat here thinking what patience you must have to stick all those snowflakes in between the card and the paper - coo I'm now laughing - as I scrolled down of course I saw the punch (sorry I'm still giggling). I just think the edge is brilliant though (seriously now) it looks sooo delicate and pretty. Love this.
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Sue P xxx
Susie you create such amazing stuff..This is drop dead gorgeous and Thank You so much for showing how to do it...I would never have figured it out without help!
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Sonia
cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com
WOW, another stunning card, Suzie! Love all your great folding ideas, so thanks for sharing. A beautiful coloured sweet image and the papers are a perfect match!
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Gorgeous card :) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteWow fabulous card, love the image and all the glitter, fab inside too, thanks for sharing with us at ATSC, hugs Liz xx
ReplyDeleteLove it!!! Absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for visiting and I cannot help but follow you back! hugs
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Suzie, love that image LOTV have some really cute ones! Your attention to detail is amazing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting I am now following you too!
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Laurian
Beautiful cards Suzie! Thanks for following my blog - I'm also following yours.
ReplyDeleteHi, Suzie! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving love! Your card is beautiful. I love the old worlde look and color profile. Looking forward to Eclectic! Thanks for following me. I am now following you. I know I will find wonderful inspiration here!
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Chana
Suzie, this is beautiul, love the design and all of the details, exceptional. Thanks for your visit, leaving the luv and following me. I am also following you. So excited that we are on the DT together. Hugs
ReplyDeleteI am so loving the special fold on this card. The front is gorgeous too! Nice work.
ReplyDeleteWow! I popped over after you left some love over on my blog..thank you for that btw. Your card is stunning. I love the punch around the page, I haven't seen that snowflake yet in my travels, and I love the shine & sparkle/glamour dust trick. Thanks for the tutorial, well done :)S
ReplyDeleteWowser this is fabulous, what a brilliant design its superb love it!!! big huggies June xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card you have made for this challenge. Love the shape of it. Thank you for taking part in the Aud Sentiments Challenge this fortnight and I wish you the best of luck in the draw. Best wishes, Kym (Aud Sentiments Design Team Member) xxx
ReplyDeleteLove the images youve used, sentiments and patterned paper! Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this with us at Aud Sentiments!
- Mel xx
This must have posted while I was away... OMG this is so creative and beautiful!!!! WOW.... Suzie, you know what they say, "Immitation is the sincerest form of flattery!"
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Rina
Such a beautiful Christmas card, I love the border you have created with the white snowflakes, looks really lovely and the main image is just beautiful.
ReplyDeletethanks so much for sharing your card at Christmas is around the corner at Just keep on creating, I hope you will continue to play along :)
Stunning card. Thanks for sharing with us at CCAYR this month.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card! Love the bling! Thanks for playing with us at CCAYR!
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