For today's Ways to Use it challenge to use pleats on our projects. This is a technique I've been wanting to use and I still need some practice at it. This was definitely a learning experience for me!
Still working on my scrap boxes and that's where every piece of paper and cs on this card came from. The card is one of few pre-made cards that I have left from a bundle given to me by a friend. The rest are assorted unknown leftovers.
My first boo boo came in making the pleated blossom thingy. Didn't find out it was a mistake until much later when I was too far into this to turn back....the stuff is already in the scrap bin! The goal is not to put it back in! The strip of paper I used was too short to make a full blossom, so I ended up mounting it on the bottom of the image panel instead of on the corner where I had planned for it to go.
Then I tried to make the clouds using the scallop punch instead of my cloud template. Duh!! I used the wrong part of the scallop for the first two clouds before I realized why they looked funny.
Then I stamped the sentiment crooked (it's not like I didn't already have the stamp positioner out to get the tree trunks in the right place) so I had to use my new punch and move the image layer over.
After all that, and the photo was taken and everything, I realized the image layer was mounted crooked! Can't get it apart without ripping things, so it is what it is!!
Sheesh!! I think I'll just go work on putting together the bookcases I bought yesterday...probably easier!
The trees were done with the baby wipe technique, BTW.
Thanks for taking a closer look and putting up with all my drama!!
Lynnor
Date: Thursday, August 6, 2009 GMT Views: 1482
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Thu, Aug 06, 2009 @ 6:17 AM
Lynnor - your story is just so fun! your card is just beautiful!! The mulitcoloured trees are delightful!! Love your pleats - just so fun!! Charming card!
Registered: August 1, 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 26807
Thu, Aug 06, 2009 @ 6:28 AM
Lynnor, I am sorry you had such a struggle. When I was looking in the gallery, even before I knew it was your card, and before I read about your troubles, I was drawn to your card because of the placement of your pleated half circle. I think it looks great!
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105271
Thu, Aug 06, 2009 @ 6:43 AM
Lynnor, I'm with you! Nothing but trouble! that said, I LOVE your card, regardless of all that happened! the trees are wonderful, and the pleated 1/2 flower is FABULOUS! I love the button, and the dp! I think this card is wonderful!!!!! (too bad it's not RED!LOL!!!!!)
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Registered: July 23, 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2442
Thu, Aug 06, 2009 @ 7:30 AM
It's adorable and I love the colors!
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Registered: April 6, 2005 Location: Stuarts Draft, Virginia Posts: 14401
Thu, Aug 06, 2009 @ 7:40 AM
I think we've all had days like yours, but it truly is a lovely card in spite of all your trials and tribulations! :-)
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Registered: March 26, 2009 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 146
Thu, Aug 06, 2009 @ 7:45 AM
It's so nice to know that "oops" happen to other people too! Wouldn't have noticed though if they hadn't been pointed out - and it still looks great! I like the look of the half flower - it's a nice accent! I love the trees also - want to try that technique! Thanks for sharing your card and your story!
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Registered: April 13, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 65483
Thu, Aug 06, 2009 @ 8:12 AM
Beautiful card, Lynnor!! I love the pleated half flower with the button center!
Perfect placement under the trees and beside the sentiment!! Awesome work!