It's time for another Color Challenge, and I'm your host this week. I've picked Fresh Freesia, Merry Merlot and Just Jade as the colors this week, with the dessert option to use a stencil.
I love fun-fold cards, and recently saw several of these clever step box cards made by CAKath (thank you, Kathy!), and hunted down the directions on Debra Harrison's blog. Thank you, Debra, for the great video and directions. This card was fun and easy to make.
Instead of a stamped sentiment, I used a Quote Flair button. This card is for my daughter and son-in-law, who are celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary at the end of this month. The button says "Always Better Together," which is certainly true of them!
I used Distress Oxide inks that are close to the challenge colors, but now I'm wondering if Aged Mahogany would have been a better match for Merry Merlot than the one I selected, Seedless Preserves. Oh, and funny story, I spent a while yesterday creating a die-cut flower for this card, and realized during the night that I hadn't used a stencil on my card! Horrors! Change of plans, these flowers are made with a 5-part stencil set, stamp and die. A bit of an investment, but they work together with perfection! (Can't skip dessert!) ;-)
I hope you have fun creating with these colors! Can't wait to see your cards in the gallery this week!
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Registered: January 7, 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 42740
Tue, Aug 17, 2021 @ 12:55 AM
Barb, I LOVE this. So glad to be able to claim a bit of inspiration for your design. When I saw this I just smiled. I think this is a fabulous way to incorporate today's colors with a fancy fold.
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Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92385
Tue, Aug 17, 2021 @ 8:51 AM
Really a spectacular card in so many ways, Barbara. The more complicated structure, beautiful use of DPs, and then the lovely main panel with the sweet message "button" all combine to make an exquisite card.
Registered: February 19, 2011 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 14940
Tue, Aug 17, 2021 @ 10:48 AM
What a beauty. Love the fun fold and the dos you used. That woodgrain is such a lovely backdrop for your great flowers. Wonderful card and inspiration. Now I have to go check out Debra Harrison's blog. Thanks for the link.
Registered: September 2, 2007 Location: Posts: 877
Tue, Aug 17, 2021 @ 2:05 PM
Hi Barbara........I have never seen a fun fold card like yours or made one of any kind. Maybe I should definitely check out that video. Thanks for sharing that with us. Those colors pop so nicely on top of that panel board designer paper.