One of my best friends from high school recently treated me to brunch when I was down in my hometown visiting my parents, and I wanted to make her a special thank you card. My favorite cards to make are fun-fold cards, so I was excited when I came across this triangle accordion card on Iced Images' YouTube channel. I've linked her video here: 🔴 5" x 7" Triangle Accordion Pocket Card | Livestream - YouTube if you'd like to listen to her instructions. Her card featured a pocket on the inside, but since I didn't need a pocket for this card, instead I used pattern paper and then a stamped, embossed and die cut sea motif on the inside of the card.
This is a 5X7 card with enough layers that I'm going to need to add additional postage for weight as well as the non-machinable fee since I used a lot of foam tape for dimension in various places. The clerks at my local post office know me pretty well by now as I stop in frequently 😄.
Since I wanted to make an ocean-themed card, I decided to use my SU! Seashells 3D hybrid embossing folder and the stamp and die set that coordinates with it (Friends are Like Seashells is the name of the set), and I chose some ocean-themed papers I had purchased on clearance at Hobby Lobby awhile back. The paper pad has a number of really pretty coordinating papers, and some of them have metallic silver accents. I chose 3 different patterns for the different parts of the card and then chose cardstock to match the papers for the card base and matting layers.
I created a print and cut for the "Sending oceans of thanks" sentiment using my Silhouette Design Studio software and the fonts Fresh Mix and Franklin Gothic. I then used stamps from Simon Hurley's Friendship Florals stamp set: "It's such a blessing to have you in my life," "Thanks for being such a great friend," and "You matter so much to me." I stamped and die cut several seashells and underwater plants from SU!'s Friends are Like Seashells stamp and die bundle to include on the triangles as embellishments. The stamped, embossed and die cut ocean scene on the inside of the card was colored using my Ohuhu Honolulu alcohol ink markers. I then added some silver, blue, and teal sequins throughout the card areas for some added sparkle.
Card when closed:
It stands up easily:
First set of triangles:
Inside of the card:
Close up of the panel I stamped, embossed, die cut and colored with Ohuhu Honolulu markers:
As You Like It Challenge: Favorite non-birthday occasion: I really enjoy making thank you cards and friendship cards because I love to let people know they are loved and appreciated. (1/3; ends 6/28/23)
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I love all the details on your card and that fold is terrific! Thanks for sharing with us at Double Trouble :)
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DeleteBeautifully put together and with a wonderful fold too. It looks amazing. Thank you for sharing with us at Stamping Sensations.
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DeleteSuch an awesome fold! Love the colors too. Thanks for sharing with us at Can You Handle the Pressure and at Double Trouble!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Melanie!
DeleteWow - such a cool fold and perfect with the sea theme. Thanks so very much for joining us this time at the Creative Fingers Challenge
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DeleteWhat a great cards both shape and combination of images, lovely to see you at Stamping Sensations challenge, many thanks for joining in.
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DeleteWow, Carrie, this is a gorgeous sea world scenes on your fun fold card... so well put together. Love it all and thanks for sharing your Summer card with us at Double Trouble.
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DeleteCarrie, I HAD to take the time to comment on this one!!! Iced Images has such wonderful fun folds, doesn't she?!!! I will be CASing your card in my card group. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this! Thank you for entering it in the Creative Creases Challenge.
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Thanks, Karen! Iced Images is one of my favorite YouTubers for sure! Can’t wait to see your take on this design!
DeleteWhat a gorgeous card, Carrie! My goodness, I don't know how you find the time to make all of these creative cards. Love how you used this bundle from SU. Pinning for later. Thank you for playing with Creative Creases Challenge, and I hope you can join us again soon. We really appreciate your support!
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It's a beautifully created card, a great fancy fold too!!
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DeleteWOW, what a truly creative and fabulous card, Carrie. I've never seen one like it. So glad you joined our new challenge on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog. Enjoy your day. Lori - DT
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DeleteWhat a great card, Carrie. Iʻve never seen on like this before. I love all there is to look at too, beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing with us over at As You Like It Challenge!
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DeleteSuch a beautiful card it really bring home that feeling of bright blue skies and sand and surf, The fancy fold is a pretty unique idea too
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ReplyDeleteStunning fun fold card, Carrie! Thanks for joining us at 613 Avenue Create. I hope we see you on the front porch again soon!
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DeleteWow, what an extraordinary form! I love it! Lovely colors you chose too.
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DeleteBeautiful shape and it works perfectly with your theme. Love it. Thanks for joining us at Stamping Sensations this month.
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DeleteFabulous card and fold,love the beautiful papers and stamps.Thank you for joining us at Dragonfly Dreams
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DeleteA lovely design and card shape. Thank you for sharing it with us at Aud Sentiments.
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