I made this card first, before I came up with the second one for the tutorial.
I made the sample for the tutorial and the tutorial while waiting for Austin and Rick to come back from the hospital. I just noticed that on the sample card, the tab is on the wrong side. I was freaking out a bit until I saw that I did it right for the card I made while taking pictures for the tutorial. Thank goodness. I thought I just all showed you the wrong way.
For this one I started out with a 5 1/2″ x 7 1/4″ piece of sponged Chocolate Chip cardstock.
I tend to sponge everything lately. I makes the colors deeper and richer. I just like that look!
The inside of the back was lined with a cut down 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of sponged Always Artichoke.
On the front I added a 1/4″ smaller piece of Dashing Designer paper.
I used the All in a Row Argyle to Faux Stitch all around both inside and out.
The flower is and the Thank you are both from the In the Spotlight hostess set.
My insert measures 3 1/2″ x 4″ and has three layers.
Sorry my description is rather short.
I have been spending all day with Austin.
He was in a lot of pain, but he was awake all day and the swelling of his face was gone. Thank you all for the well wishes. I really appreciate those.
He just went to bed and I am pooped. I did want to get this post ready for tomorrow morning though.
I really love how this card came out. I like the Fun& Fast notes card too, but I LOVE darker, rich colors I used for this one.
beate
Stay at Home Mom of Three, Splitcoast Team Member and Copic Lover.
This is wonderful Beate! I like the rich colours too!!! Ran out of time to do this yesterday but I’m hoping to have some spare time this morning before taking Chloe to Curling Registration. I’ll be sure to let you know when I’m done
Thanks for the great tut!
Glad he is starting to get a bit better. Love that color combo. Might just have to do a different one this weekend and try not to turn it into a pocket
So elegant, and I love all the little details. I hope Austin is feeling a little better each day! Glad he’s home safe and sound. Have a wonderful weekend.
Beate, this is just GORGEOUS! I love that chocolate chip ribbon! Hope Austin is feeling better today!!
So beautiful! I am dying to make one…just have to get myself off the laptop and out of my PJ’s.
Beautiful card Beate! I love your color scheme too! Hope your patient is doing much better! Deb
Love this card too! Nice rich colours. Hope Austin is feeling better today.
Im glad your son’s doing better, and the swelling is going down. It’s just the start of the weekend, you’ll all get rested and have a great week!
This is a beautiful card! I looooooove this layout. Im being naughty and hoping online for a bit before we have to paint. I really hope I get to play with this challenge in the next few days!
Gorgeous colors, and I LOVE that chocolate satin ribbon! I have to get some of that before it goes bye-bye!
OOOHHH my this one is the bomb Beate I LOVE it !!!
This is just beautiful Beate. I love it. The colors are so rich. Great job!
I’m loving your file folder cards!!! This one is gorgeous with those rich colors!
ooh, very very cool – i like!!
Oh, this is beautiful!!
Oh Beate, this is awesome – you come up with the best ideas!! Just got back in town, but I think I will make a concerted effort to make one of these because it is DANG CUTE!!! Love it, you rock girl!! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
This is so nice, Beate! I really love this color combination and everything you’ve done here! I haven’t tried one of these yet. Hope to soon!
I think I am number 16. Do I get credit for putting a number???? LOL
Love this card – the colors are great. TFS!
OMG Beate! Leonie has told me about your great work and I visit daily…….I am always gobsmacked at your creations. Today I had a go at one of these….(I was feelin’ kinda brave LOL!) and I’m happy with it. It isn’t anywhere near as good as yours, but it is me
!!!!!
Thanks for your continuing inspiration!!!
Just gorgeous! Congrats on all the hits too! You go girl!
I never made a card like this before.
Can’t wait to give it a try later today.
Big GET WELL WISHES for Austin:)
WOW Beate this is just so beautiful I love all the color you used together. I love the layers and ribbon and on and on and on so nice.
This is just too cute and clever. I love the colors and I am going to try the sponging on some of my cards. It is such a great technique, Thanks for the inspiration.
Your card is so beautiful color and very good antique. I love it so much. You are first prize. Hope Austin gets well soon.
This was such fun, have to admit that I cheated, mine is on my blog.
http://www.flofollies.blogspot.com
I loved this tutorial. I just uploaded mine to http://www.megbeedesigns.blogspot.com
I hope you’ll stop by and see my version.
Thanks for such an awesome tutorial and such an inspirational blog.
Hugs,
Michelle