The succulent wreath image is one I found on an AI Facebook site. I loved its soft colors, and since it was offered to anyone for personal use, I decided I'd use it on a few cards.
I made a bookbinder fold for my card base ( 4 1/4" X 11", scored at 5 1/2" and 6 3/4") and matted the image before gluing it down. Then I used the same DSP on the "binding" as I had used to mat the image.
I tied a bow with some twine around the binding before adhering that section together, and that was it!
The "mini-explosion" happens when you open the card. I made this by first cutting a piece of DSP that was 6" X 6". I folded it in half one way, then in have again the other way, and, finally, once on the diagonal. The diagonally folded squares fold inward when the card is closed.
I cut two 2 3/4" squares from white CS so I could stamp a sentiment and have a place to sign.
I folded my explosion piece together, making sure it was right side up, and then carefully glued it down so that each point was at the middle (2 1/8") of each side of the card interior.
This card is made in a similar way, but without the DSP. I used textured cardstock, so I didn't add any matting or DSP to the binding - just a little ribbon with a bow.
For extra embellishment, I added two tiny, punched butterflies and a couple of gems. Do you see them?
Here's what the explosion piece looks like on this one. I added two more little butterflies here.
These were so much fun to make, so I hope you'll give them a try. If there's anything that's confusing about how they're made, just message me and I'll try to clarify.
Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.
Cheryl
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