This scenic patterned paper was free when Stampin' Up had their Sale A Bration and I was in love with it when it arrived. And yep - I immediately created these two cards from a single sheet of the paper. I love having extra masculine birthday cards in my stash.
Karen Burniston's Crosshatch Squares were perfect for adding the front sentiment, and I used stamps from both Catherine Pooler (words) and Stampin' Up (wolf).
For some reason I felt that these ones needed a little reinforcing on the outer side flaps - if you follow me you know I am not a fan of 'wussy' cards. So I added strips of cardstock on the back side of each of the side panels and was much happier with them. The strips measured ~ 1.75 x 5.75" and I also rounded the coordinating outer corner before adhering the cardstock to the back side flaps.
Not wanting to hide too much of the mountain scene inside, I added a vellum panel behind each of the stamped panels. I stamped the wolf onto the envelope, then - without re-inking - at the bottom of the sentiment panel. That gave me a lighter impression that can be written over, also known as 2nd generation stamping.
***Earlier this year I shared a tutorial for creating these Easy Gated Fun Fold Cards and said that I was having SO much fun with the idea and had made several more of them since filming the video. Here are two more of them and I still have another couple to share in the coming weeks. You can find my YouTube tutorial HERE.
Additional Supplies:
Card size - 4 x 6"
Patterned paper - Enjoy the Journey - Stampin' Up
Corner rounder - Creative Memories
White cardstock
Scraps of Navy and Teal cardstock
Wolf - Wildlife Wonder, Stampin' Up
Having been asked how many cards I make I thought it would be fun to keep track this year. Many of my posts include more than a single card or project and below is my tally.
Card Tally for 2023
January - 53 cards
February - 56 cards
January - 53 cards
February - 56 cards
March - 55 Cards
April so far - 13 Cards
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Love that scenic paper
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