I gave this card a difficulty of 5. Here's my story:
I'm reading Anita's directions, even print out the pdf, not understanding the twist at all, which is how you put it together at the bottom. Now that I look at the pictures, they make sense. I made a card but it would not fold flat unless I added an extra score at the bottom. Then it dawned on me what I had done wrong. So I started again. By now, i'm dropping things, getting glue all over fingers and everything else and am a little frustrated with myself. Things I wish I had done differently: chosen a more heavyweight cs, as you can see, the center bows out a little, even though I reinforced it with an extra piece of cs in the back and I wish I had cut a smaller opening. I don't know how flat this will fold either; even though I try to measure correctly, for some reason, I'm always off a little. I ran out of energy, otherwise I would have figured out a sentiment and a bit more in the background. I'll know better next time.
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Registered: February 23, 2016 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 23018
Mon, May 25, 2020 @ 12:57 PM
Actually the slight bow in the front works here - It makes the outside look like a larger brick fronted House (the roof capped with the scalloped cork) that is encasing your smaller greenhouse and plantings.
( I feel your pain with the struggle - for me never having done one, I had no clue what the "twist" was and thought this was the norm for tent cards . . . now I'll have to check the original method - which will confuse me more, I'm sure!))
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 132007
Mon, May 25, 2020 @ 1:29 PM
What a fantastic greenhouse die, and what a wonderful colour palette. I like the organic look added by the cork. I always reckon it takes a minimum of twice making a fold before it really works and I understand how best to decorate it. This reminds me so much of the palm house in the Botanic Gardens - hopefully just another couple of weeks and that will be within the distance we are allowed drive.
Registered: July 4, 2014 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5909
Mon, May 25, 2020 @ 1:53 PM
Quite a serene scene, Jean! Your description makes me curious to seek and try these folds. I love fold challenges. The greenhouse die is so unique and your foliage is perfect for the garden effect.
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Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105275
Mon, May 25, 2020 @ 3:02 PM
This is the nicest greenhouse, and the dp is just right. Lovely!!
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Registered: March 8, 2005 Location: Halfway between Dallas and Houston Posts: 24020
Mon, May 25, 2020 @ 8:58 PM
Your scene is really great with that wonderful greenhouse die! This makes me want to go out and plant things, in the mud. It will never stop raining, I think.
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Registered: June 3, 2016 Location: France Posts: 60482
Tue, May 26, 2020 @ 1:16 AM
You made me smile Jean, I thought I'd mentioned it to not use a big aperture...maybe I forgot, I love how it ended up here and I'm glad you didn't gave up!!
Beautiful green house so much to visit here, I love it!!
Registered: December 31, 2016 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 2528
Tue, May 26, 2020 @ 7:13 AM
Despite your difficulties, your card is a masterpiece! Love the theme and your use of DP. It turned out really well. I am always amazed to see that even the most seasoned card makers can have some difficulties!! It humbles me. :-)
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