The challenge is all about using reds and I decided on this design and papers for the As You See It, Challenge #365 – Rhapsody in Red. There is a recipe included so I ensured I got all the ingredients as well.
Firstly I chose my papers using a small paper pad from a dollar store. Having seen something like this on Pinterest that also had measurements and a tutorial, I took a closer look to see how best to proceed. The demonstrator explained her process and I followed it mostly, except that I wanted borders around my papers so changed it up a little bit. Once I had my strips ready I chose a neutral matte old gold card front and added them as you see. I die cut 2 hearts, one in white CS and one in Vellum using a set from Memory Box. Actually before I cut the vellum one I used a stamp from a Crafters Companion set already on my desk. I then stamped the floral sprig in Barn Door Distress Oxide and then heat embossed it with a clear powder. Once I was happy with it, I die cut it and attached it to the white one. I hope the vellum can be seen. I did try several coloured pieces behind it, but the white looked best. In my bits and pieces box I found a gold heat embossed sentiment which I fussy cut and added to the heart. And I also added a small bow. The heart is popped up on foam tape. The inside panel was stamped using a Hampton Arts set with Aged Mahogany ink, and I also added more red floral sprigs in a couple of places. The embellishments are from my stash and I used the bigger gems so they would show up more.
Thanks for spending time with me today. I appreciate that you stop by and also any comments you may leave.
Lavender House Creations 
Lovely card! I like the patterns and the fold.
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Great design. I like your mix of patterns.
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Oh, Johanna this is gorgeous! Great job on creating it.
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Thanks so much
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Great design Johanna using all those shades of red. I like the way you overlaid the stamped vellum for your heart. Thanks for.playing along with us at As You See It
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Thanks, I’m happy you could see the vellum, as I was a bit worried it didn’t show enough
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Beautiful card! I love the variation in the z-fold. I will definitely need to try this!
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Thanks Lisa, it was fun to make.
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This is beautiful Johanna. I like the borders you added.
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You definitely fulfilled all the elements on this recipe challenge. Gorgeous reds and patterned papers.
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Thanks Gayle.
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Your dollar store paper are beautiful and you’ve showed them off well by contrasting them. Love this sweet fold with the stepped front – it looks amazing. You’ve cooked up a real beauty with these ingredients! Thanks for joining in with us again at As You See It.
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Thanks Jan. I had fun with it.
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Beautiful job with this recipe, Johanna! I love what you did with that set of papers! And your fun fold really adds interest! Thanks for cooking up our recipe at As You See It Challenges!
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Thanks a lot
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