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Friendship Card

folded front of card
opened card

Welcome to another challenge, #280 chosen by Debbie here at cardz4galz. This week we would like to see cards relating to friends/friendship and I used a pre-folder card that I have had forever and only used one or two of.

I’m not sure of the name for this fold but think it is a swing fold. Normally it would be usual to add pretty paper using the template that came with the cards, but I opted to something different. I had these gold squares already cut as they were left over from another project and I decided to lay them out in this design. I did play around with the placement a lot before deciding on this. Using two stamps from a Hampton Arts set I stamped the sentiments and heat set them, one in gold and one clear. The using a flower from the same set I stamped the rose on the front part and coloured it and the one on the inside with Prisma pencils. I had the thin paper strips leftover as well so I added them as you see. Then taking the paper that matched the strips I turned it to the 2nd side and hand cut the roses and the butterflies from it. These were then popped up with some foam tape. I used a Sakura glitter pen to make tiny hearts and to add a bit of sparkle to the roses. Then I added the pearl embellishments.

I didn’t have a specific plan when I began this card, but it evolved as I worked. In the end I’m happy with the result. It wasn’t too challenging to make, which is a good thing as my hands are not great today.

Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate you and your time.

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  3. WOW! That’s an awesome card. Love the gold squares with the flowers. The paper strips and the butterflies are a nice addition. I wouldn’t have tbe patience to glue those thin strips but it the perfect touch for the front of the card.

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  4. This is a WOW card !! Interesting swing fold card; super you used gold squares from your stash; gorgeous roses and delicate butterflies and the two sentiments with the plaid pattern is right on. Well done!!

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  7. Johanna, this is beautiful. I love those thin strips under the butterflies and the interest they add to the rest. Great job on this.

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