I appreciate your choice, Jean on the fold this week. I attempted this awhile back and had to set it aside due to creator error! Tonight, it worked. And I really like it and see some possibilities down the road.
My process for this collage was selecting the paper for the frame first. I also adhered two pages together to get a double sided (though it barely shows). This time, I used embossing powder along the edges to cover where the points might not meet perfectly. My sentiment, Don't waste a moment of your life trying to be normal is the focal. Those two friends are great examples of being confident in their own skin. I cut out the hand of the lady on the left in order to place it across both. The friend on the right has a German scrap flower on her lapel. Underneath them is a scalloped music scroll. As well as the negative score further toward the bottom. I added a hand holding a heart on the edge of the folded frame. I embossed it, colored the heart and added a Stickle Turquoise cufflink! The wreath and butterfly were laying on my design table. I thought they would balance the friends. I embossed portions of the rice paper butterfly with the 'Punch' ep. and added micro mini beads to the body.
I had a blast creating this card. If it was a hundred years ago...I can see myself sitting on a bench hanging out with this sign. How about you???
Thanks for having a look. I will enjoy seeing all the Folded Paper Frames in the gallery today. I appreciate you getting me out of my comfort zone, Jean!
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Registered: June 3, 2016 Location: France Posts: 60538
Sun, Dec 13, 2020 @ 11:53 PM
Normal...who or what is normal? I agree fun and easy fold with lots of possibilities, I like your vintage style and can spot even a bit of French in the paper, I love every bit of this beauty
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Mon, Dec 14, 2020 @ 3:56 AM
I know I’m not normal lol. We keep saying welcome to the new norm. Back to your beautiful card. I would be one of those ladies sitting with you. Love the use of the food on the card. Very creative. TFS. Happy day
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Registered: February 27, 2007 Location: LaCrosse, Wisconsin Posts: 39843
Mon, Dec 14, 2020 @ 5:44 AM
It doesn't need to be said that I'd sit on any bench, anyplace with you. We'll need to find a long enough bench to accommodate Jayne and anyone else who wants to join us. Im so glad you enjoyed this...who cares about wonky corners. Love every teenie tiny bit of it, bfnm. Favd.
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Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50743
Mon, Dec 14, 2020 @ 5:53 AM
This is outstanding! I love the collage and how you did it incorporating all those elements.The paper you used for the fold is really cool. Great message!
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105288
Mon, Dec 14, 2020 @ 7:20 AM
You and your amazing collages......and the perfect sentiments. They are stories all to themselves. Thanks for sharing those stories with us - at the very least you give us food for thought, mf!!!
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Registered: February 16, 2004 Location: Western Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 30976
Mon, Dec 14, 2020 @ 9:54 AM
How beautifully done- Love this card! Love your sentiment and really love your window with the added die cut, embissed edges and the hand and butterfly. Love it all!
Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79895
Fri, Dec 18, 2020 @ 5:40 AM
I love these cute ladiies' advice. Normal may have gone by the wayside long ago, and sometimes the "new" norm is very skewed, life is too short not to live it as "YOU." Love all the elements of this card! Great texture, color, design and the message your work sends are undeniably profound.
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