Good morning - Can you beleive it's FRIDAY?! Oh and the 13th yhikes!
Blog Candy details at the end of my post - I didn't forget! he he :)
here's how things went this morning for me!
I chose to do 2 challenges into one card today, and also decided to a Joy Fold Card (but of course I did not do the exact measurements he he!)
I did not do the Diva challenge last week - so I was happy to get to do it this week!
this link will get you to the tutorial that I got the idea from - but I did not use the measurements - I used the idea I guess!
now for my colours
We are set - ouh and I received some new toys yesterday! Wanta see??
so I wanted to use my new snowmen card!
so as you know I just love to make cards with my Bride paper - and I did brayer it - Anytime I can't find a pattern paper I use the bride paper!
This is the Joy Fold Card Base - I created my card to be 5'' x 5''
This is the piece that goes as the Flap - I later decided that this piece would be red and I ended up making it 3 1/5'' x 6 1/4'' and I scored it at 3 1/8''
Side view
I like the red better
All Circles made with my Big Shot (use the circle dies - on Page 202)
you can see that I reduced the insert card piece here (the red one)
I over stamped my image after I coloured it and put shimmery paint on my snowmen -used my Stamp-a-ma-jig of course LOL :)
Buttons.................. hum!??
good thing I hadn't assembled this yet - I decided to round all the corners - this is why I only assemble at the very end - cause I have been known to change my mind lol:)
I put the Pop Up Glue Dots (Stampin Up Idea Book Page 192)
on the back of my Brads ( which are on page179 these are the Jumbo Brads - 5/16'')
Well there we have it - my First Joy Fold Card - What do you think??? The orange is on the noses of the Snowmen - how sneaky am I LOL :) But it's in there - that was the colour challenge he he :)
Side view with the ribbon untied -
oh yha that was something else different I did - I put the ribbon inside so that my card would stay shut better!
Hope you enjoyed my card today!
now if you leave me a comment - I will put you in for a draw - oh yha you guess it!
For BLOG CANDY!!!!
So what's it going to be???
It's super special - I am giving away the "Sweet Centers" Stamp set! Can you beleive it??
That's some awesome blog candy I tell you!!!
So the more comments you leave me the more chances you have to win the Fabulous Blog Candy!! You will have until Sunday Nov. 29th @ Midnight! Good Luck!
alright this it my blogging friends for today - got to go to work!
Oh I wanted to quickly mention that Max is Tubless, and whow! What a difference in this little baby. I tell you he is doing so much better and we just couldn't be happier! Thank you for all your well wishes for Max, it just means so much to us!
Wishing you all a FABUOLOUS FRIDAY the 13th,
Embossed hug to you from me
Carole'Anne M. Sluchinski
I love the snowmen. I need to order some more so I can get that set!
Posted by: Lauren Chapman | 11/19/2009 at 07:28 AM
So CUTE!!! Thanks for the tutorial, too...
Posted by: Arielle | 11/17/2009 at 12:52 PM
I love this joy fold card, I have seen them before, but this one is great! I may try my hand at one of these after seeing this one.
Thanks for sharing
Posted by: carolyn S | 11/16/2009 at 10:40 PM
Great card! Aren't these snowmen cute? Thanks for this tutorial. I really appreciate the pictures and measurements. It helps me understand.
Posted by: Stephanie | 11/16/2009 at 07:33 PM
Encore de très jolies choses, ils sont vraiment craquants ces bonhommes de neige...
J'en redemande pour le plaisir des yeux !!!!
Bises
Posted by: Céline de Noisy | 11/16/2009 at 08:23 AM
Love the colors and the fold!! GREAT job!!!
Posted by: Tammy Fite | 11/15/2009 at 05:09 PM
I love Max! He is adorable. Now on to the card, beautiful. I love the bling. Your directions are so good I'm going to try it.
Thanks for the chance to win candy.
Posted by: Betty B | 11/14/2009 at 08:34 PM
Oops! I meant Joy fold, not matchbook:-(
Posted by: Janet Swofford | 11/14/2009 at 05:13 PM
I love your snowman card! The matchbook style of card is so cute. Thanks for the instructions. I love that DSP and jumbo brads as well! Thanks for sharing your talent with me:-)
I'm so glad that Max is tubeless! Woo!Hoo! So glad he's getting better!
Inky hugs,
Janet
Posted by: Janet Swofford | 11/14/2009 at 05:12 PM
I love the card and the design, thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Kris Sobolik | 11/14/2009 at 11:30 AM
As usual you are doing a great job Carole'Anne. I really enjoy coming to your blog and finding out what is new and wonderful. Thanks for the inspiration.
Carey
aka Roscoe's mommy
Posted by: Carey Rogers | 11/14/2009 at 09:46 AM
Hi Carole'Ann, what a great card ! You did a wonderful job for your first Yoy fold card. Great blog candy !!! Thanks for the chance to win.
Thank you for playing along the C&T challenge !
Posted by: Krista Visser | 11/14/2009 at 09:22 AM
Very cute card. Wish I had the time to make one! :-)
Posted by: Janine | 11/14/2009 at 08:53 AM
Love the card and your step by step instructions. Thanks for sharing. Also love your choice of blog candy. Mary
Posted by: Mary Campbell | 11/14/2009 at 08:12 AM
Great card, I just love those snowmen. Good news on Max getting the tubes out! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: jmniffer | 11/14/2009 at 07:44 AM
Nice! I like the sparkle and shine= very festive! Thanks for joining the Divas once again!
Posted by: Kristin Moore | 11/14/2009 at 07:35 AM
Your step by step instructions are great! Love the card. I will definitely be coming back to get more inspiration. Have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: Diane Burns | 11/14/2009 at 06:33 AM
I love this card it is so cute.I love the snow men. Great job !!! Dianne Bell
Posted by: peggy bell | 11/14/2009 at 04:02 AM
I really like how your joyfold card works up and downish instead of sideways- neat idea! Great colour combo, too.
Posted by: Irma S | 11/13/2009 at 11:54 PM
I love the snowmen with the shimmer paint gives a very special look to them. I'm glad that max is doing so well.
Posted by: Megan NZ | 11/13/2009 at 11:36 PM
The glitter on these snowmen is gorgeous. Love the card. Very pleased that Max is tubeless. A big gentle hug to Max.
Posted by: Leigh | 11/13/2009 at 11:15 PM
Great tutorial; the finished card is so warm & cheery looking; TFS!
Posted by: Susan | 11/13/2009 at 08:07 PM
Awesome card as usual Carole'Anne! I love how you include all the step by steps for people to see, thanks for working so hard to share your creative process!!!
Posted by: Melissa Riker (The Saucy Stamper) | 11/13/2009 at 06:57 PM
Great card! I'm gonna have to get me some of the bride paper it's so pretty. Glad Max is doing better. Thanks again for the chance to win the blog candy.
Sharon King
Posted by: Sharon King | 11/13/2009 at 06:56 PM
Great card. Love the color combo even with the orange!!! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
Posted by: gcase | 11/13/2009 at 05:50 PM