Thank you, Fern, for reminding us of such a cool technique.... Paper Pleats! I made today's card for someone leaving on vacation, and my pleats are the tied-back tent flaps. I used several different stamp sets to create my scene: Under the Stars (raccoon and chow), Happy Camper (trees and campfire), and Cute and Curly (sentiment). The trees were stamped first, then masked so that I could sponge in the night sky. The ground is also sponged. The moon is made from a 3/4 inch circle post-it that was put down before sponging. The sentiment is computer generated and punched out with the Curly Label punch and mounted on popdots. The campfire, raccoon and grub were stamped on white cardstock and cut out with scissors, then popped up with dimensional popdots. They are colored in with colored pencils.
Thanks again, Fern.... I enjoyed this challenge today, and I appreciate you taking a closer look at my card! Have a great afternoon!
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Tue, Jan 27, 2009 @ 5:45 AM
Aaack! You are soooo clever! I love this scene!
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Registered: December 8, 2006 Location: currently stationed in Norman Oklahoma Posts: 11275
Tue, Jan 27, 2009 @ 10:39 AM
WOW! This is a perfect camping card for the camper. Love your pleats.
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Registered: May 28, 2008 Location: St Louis, Missouri Posts: 3440
Sat, Mar 28, 2009 @ 9:45 PM
I have to add my comment too! I just love this! The pleated technique is perfect for the tent! The campfire is amazing! The can of beans really is cool too! Wonderful job on this card! I am faving for sure! I love this set!
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St Louis Missouri