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This week's theme at Jingle Belles is Shape-Up for the Holidays ... no we're not asking for jumping jacks or sit-ups ... you just have to create a shaped card other than a rectangle or square.
When I saw Lynn's Star Fold Card at The Paper Craft Plant, I immediately thought what a fun holiday card that would make ... so I watched the video and started scoring & cutting. I didn't draw all of the lines like she does in the video ... just made small marks and then scored the lines with my Scor-It (much less erasing that way). I was very pleased with myself that I even got it right on the first try (unusual for me ... there's almost always a do-over).
I started with a 12" piece of lighter kraft cardstock for my star base. Once it was all cut & folded, I began filling the sections of the star with papers from October Afternoon's Good Cheer Collection.
I started with the pink snowflake texty paper and then liked the contrast with the red. As I was reading the Christmas Story from designer paper and saw the reindeer names, I remembered some red flocked stickers I had been hoarding in my stash. I cut the reindeer pair apart and then added a sentiment sticker from EAD Designs (my second order arrived today ... love these stickers ... they are even repositionable if you need to move them a bit).
I added more papers and another sticker to the inside. I decide to let the kraft show in some sections rather than covering the entire star with paper because I liked the contrast.
Can't wait to see what shapes you create.
Oh wow, this is unique and fun!
Posted by: kirsty vittetoe | August 05, 2011 at 12:56 AM
Fabulous card Stef ... and YIPEE ... love links for me to drool over ... Thanks!!
Posted by: Ros Crawford | August 05, 2011 at 05:22 AM
wowie...that's one incredible card!!!!!
Posted by: ~amy~ | August 05, 2011 at 07:30 AM
this is sooo cool! I"m going to make one! Thanks for sharing! Awesome color and so cute, too!
Posted by: sunghee | August 05, 2011 at 09:13 AM
Could you give us instructions on how to make this card?? I have been looking for them and can't seem to find any. I can find in the Netherlands but her video isn't clear on all the demensions. Your card is beautiful.
Posted by: Sandy | August 05, 2011 at 12:25 PM
Oh WOW! I gotta make one now! This is so pretty Steph! Thanks for sharing! :)
Posted by: DeeDee | August 05, 2011 at 01:37 PM
OMGoodness!!! this is awesome and those little dears are too cute :)
Posted by: Rose | August 05, 2011 at 03:37 PM
This is great! I must try using this shape too!
Posted by: 2amscrapper | August 06, 2011 at 08:57 PM
I'm sorry that I'm such a dough-head that I failed to get over here and comment on this FABULOUS card! I've been going to the other linked-up cards for the challenge, but forgot to give kudos to the two geniuses generating examples for us! This is SO pretty! I usually don't like to make "fancy fold" cards, but I can see myself actually making one of these! Love the colors, too...
Posted by: Sue | August 06, 2011 at 09:52 PM
WOW I love this. Great folding and the outcome is fantastic, great effect. Have to try it!
Posted by: Linda64 | August 07, 2011 at 12:11 AM
I saw this tutorial too, and I love your take on it! The papers are great and the deer, so cute! :)
Posted by: Marie Bingaman | August 07, 2011 at 07:17 PM
Way too cool! Fab!
Posted by: Shar B | August 09, 2011 at 08:16 PM
This is really cool. I had found this pattern a couple of weeks ago and just tried it out on scrap. Now you've given me the inspiration to put it to good use. Wonderfully done!
Posted by: Lorraine | August 09, 2011 at 10:39 PM
fantastic! thanks for the link, I might try it one day. I love the papers you've used - this is going to be a joy to get through the post for somebody! really lovely.
Posted by: Lisa | August 10, 2011 at 02:20 AM
I love this card! The way the sentiment is tucked inside the beautiful star is perfect. Color combo. is so nice, too.
Posted by: Lisa V. | August 11, 2011 at 04:17 AM