Susie is our hostess this week for Teapot Tuesday - to find out why we are sending our cards to a cousin of sweet Carla, check out the challenge thread HERE.
A few challenges back, I think it was Jen included the twisted pop-up card in her list of suggestions, and it was already something I'd been wanting to revisit. I guess I left it too long, it took me ages just constructing this. I wanted it bright and cheery, so I picked orange and yellow card to use, and that left me with two hoarded Basic Grey Possibilities- Lime Rickey or Mellow, which is what I ended up using.
For the front, I added a Lawn Fawn grass border and the Reading Tree from Impression Obsession. I didn't use the tutorial for photo corners as I have a punch and not a lot of time (that improves starting after this week, thank goodness).
Inside, I personalised three of the panels: music (DieVersions music waterfall) and a flower (left from my babywipe TLC a while back) for LeAnna, a cat and a jigsaw puzzle (both dies from X-Cut) for Abby, and a bright blue car (set on a map page) for Aric - the car and the traffic light are both from TH's Cityscape set.
On the remaining panel I added a stamped sun and sending sunshine sentiment, and included a die-cut cloud in the bottom corner. I tucked the missing jigsaw piece in on the bottom panel. Fun to make, but I think I'd better make another one soon before I forget the mechanics again. Or else I'd better stick strictly to the tutorial dimensions instead of winging it a bit. The tutorial is HERE.
Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 GMT Views: 1230
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Tue, Sep 22, 2020 @ 2:08 AM
Oh my gosh, how very special is this. I don't know LeAnna, Abby or Aric, but I am betting they will love every part of this fun folded creation. Sabrina, I am in awe of all the details and work you put into this, knowing how busy you are. Thank you for bringing this gem to the teaparty.
------------------------------ Susie
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Tue, Sep 22, 2020 @ 4:25 AM
Wow another masterpiece Sabrina. I’m also in awe and don’t know how you do it. This looks fantastic but way too complicated for me lol. I love all the extras you added. TFs. Happy day
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Tue, Sep 22, 2020 @ 6:05 AM
You don't have much time but when you do, amazing things happen! What a good idea to create such fun for them to open! Love those papers, probably have them in my stash. Miss that company....
------------------------------ Jean Bean the Dancing Queen "You can play a shoestring if you're sincere." -John Coltrane
Registered: July 30, 2004 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 9158
Tue, Sep 22, 2020 @ 7:05 AM
Wow Sabrina!! This perfectly integrates all the interests of this week's family. . .almost like a little album/keepsake. I love the bright colors and all your wonderful elements. It shows that you put a lot of thought and love into it!
------------------------------ Donna
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Tue, Sep 22, 2020 @ 7:35 AM
You have made this a very special card for all three of them to enjoy!!
------------------------------ LizThe joy of the LORD is my strength.Right Brain Madness --My blogProud member of the redDivasKSS certified multi-step stamperFan Club member since 2004
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105288
Tue, Sep 22, 2020 @ 8:21 AM
Sucha special card, mf! So personalized!!!
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Registered: March 29, 2011 Location: Covington, WA Posts: 32470
Tue, Sep 22, 2020 @ 8:53 AM
Sabrina, this is beautiful! Your card is full of sunshine and hope. I love the personalized touches for each of them. Thanks for helping lift up LeAnna, Abby and Aric. They are sure to love this card.
------------------------------ Carla ~ Proud Fan Club Member and Dirty Dozen Alumni.
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Tue, Sep 22, 2020 @ 10:11 AM
Sabrina, such a thoughtful and creative card for this special family! You are so sweet! Love all the effort and thought that went into this beautiful card!
------------------------------ Judy aka Gracie "Be a rainbow in someone else's cloud." Maya Angelou
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