My granddaughter turned 19 yesterday and this is the card I made for her. Actually, I made two cards for her, but I didn't like the first one, so it ended up in the bin.
This is a fun-fold card, which is why it looks a little cockeyed. I promise you, it's not! The center piece with the mushrooms is a tri-fold that is adhered to the 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" panel (with its 4" X 5 1/4" piece of DSP).
When I decided to use some cute pink mushrooms and tiny heart flowers for my main image, I didn't know if they would appeal to my granddaughter. She texted me, however, to say how much she liked it.
Of course, I also added a circle with her age, cutting the numbers from some glitter cardstock.
Because I didn't think that was enough bling, I added a tiny gem to each of the heart flowers.
This photo shows how the center card folds out. The pocket in the middle is where I added some cash for her.
The center tri-fold started as a piece of white cardstock that measured 4 1/2" X 9 3/4", scored on the long side at 3 1/4" and 6 1/2". Each panel can then be decorated and embellished as you wish.
I really enjoy making funfolds like this one. They're so much more satisfying than the usual side- or top-fold card. I need to make a few of these to donate. I think the customers at the thrift store would really like them.
Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.
Cheryl
Fabulous birthday card. The pinks are bright and and cheerful. Mushrooms seem to be predominate these days. I love the fun fold. I will be trying this for some of my money gifts for Christmas. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeletePerfect card for a 19 year old. Plus the gift card holder along with it just adds to the fun! I love the colors you chose and you can't go wrong with mushrooms. Thank you for the lovely posts you've left on my blog, that is so sweet of you.
ReplyDeleteAwh I'm not surprised she lived it, your pink mushrooms are fab! Great layout too, I keep saying I'm going to try some of your fancy folds, maybe next year LOL
ReplyDeleteSuch an awesome card for your granddaughter! I love that fold - how perfect to give her a little something.
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