This has been created using the Spellbinders Weekend Retreat kit. I did follow along with a tutorial by Jen McGuire so it is similar although not the same. Sometimes I find following along is helpful in learning the dies. This particular set has a lot of elements in it and I’ve seen some stunning creations from others using it. Everything used here is from the kit except for the EF which is from Sizzix – Tim Holtz, the sparkly paper and CS for the leaves which are scraps from my stash.
Seize the Birthday #307-Fancy Fold is all about folds and although this style of fold is fairly simple adding all the elements is anything but. Die cutting so many pieces is time consuming. I’m quite pleased with the end result but I have to say it took me most of yesterday afternoon to complete. I added a little sparkle to the water by using a Sakura pen and I heat embossed the sentiment. The new Card Stock from Spellbinders is lovely so I shall look at getting more of it at some point. Its a great weight, totally smooth and the colours are gorgeous.
Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate your time and any comments you may leave for me.
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Spectacular card! I like the arches and all of the elements you added.
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Thanks, it was fun playing
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GORGEOUS!! A lot of work, but the end result looks great!
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Thanks a lot.
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All I can say is WOW! The three dimensional look is amazing. Lots of die cutting and attached tiny pieces, but the result is so worth it.
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Thanks, I had fun, but it is a lot of time to do.
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BEAUTIFUL!!! Your hard work really paid off.
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Thanks Gerry
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Wow…this is beautiful. Looks complicate but the end result is perfection. Glad you had a good time with your Spellbinder’s retreat
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Thanks. I did and the kit is quite amazing.
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That’s a real labour of love with all those die cuts but definitely worth all the effort! Fantastic card
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Thanks. I’m taking a leaf out of Lynda’s book as she uses so many small and lovely dies.
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Fab use of the products – love the colours you chose xx
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Thanks. As I said in a comment to Deborah, I’ve taken a leaf out of your book and used fiddly little dies.
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What a fun scene you have created. I especially love the arched door looking out into the water. Lovely card. Thanks for sharing with us at Seize the Birthday.
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Many thanks
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Wow! This is a fabulous card and I am so glad that you took time to create it for this challenge. I am impressed with your talent. Thanks for sharing it with Seize the Birthday Challenge.
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Thanks, I’ve been impressed with yours since Stamp TV.
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Impressive card with the doorsteps, container of flowers leading up to the arched doorway and gazing out to a spectacular view of the water and blue sky. Plenty of work involved in this labour of love.
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Thanks and yes a fair amount of work and time.
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This is so cool! I love the scene you created with the arches and the fold.
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Thanks. J McGuire is so talented to follow along with.
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