Sunday, December 11, 2011

Holiday Greetings - A center step card

Hi all!
It's been more than 2 weeks since my last post.  I've really missed blogging.  But, I've had a lot of fun in the mean time.  Lots of gatherings with friends to celebrate the holidays :o)

Anyway...this card is going into 2 challenges.
Just Us Girls #114 - A Technique Challenge (a center step fold card)

Pals Paper Arts PPA123 - Puttin' On The Ritz (and some blog candy!)

I just got my recent order from Stampin' Up! a few days ago, and couldn't wait to use some of that silver glimmer paper.  It's sooooo pretty!  I love the bling that it added to this card when I die cut it with a PTI word die.
Take a look.


This is the first time I've tried my hand at making a center step fold card.  It was much easier than I thought and I'm pleased with the results.  But...it measures 5-1/2 x 5-1/2, which means it won't fit in any of my envelopes.  That's a little disappointing.  Maybe I'll be creating an envelope for it.

Anyway, it was a fun card to create.  The gals at JUGS provided a link to a tutorial for the center step fold card.  So, take a look.  You just might want to give it a try, too :)
Thanks so much for taking a look.  Let me know if you have any questions.





Supplies:
card stock: night of navy (SU)
patterned paper: AG1327 (Anna Griffin)
stamps: wonderful words-holiday (PTI)
die: wonderful words-holiday (PTI)
other: sterling silver embossing powder (SU), silver pearl (Recollections), silver cord (Darice), snowflake punch (MS)

11 comments:

  1. Susie..this is just gorgeous! I too just got this paper and it is just fabulous. Love how you used it on here. Great card design!

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  2. Julie... love this. A classic beauty!

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  3. Love this centre step card, I've not tried this before either. The glittered sentiment is just perfect!

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  4. Love your classy looking center step card! Love your sparkly Holiday greeting this is my first attemp at it too! I just shrunk mine down to be a typical 4.25x 5.50 card!

    Thanks for playing along with Just Us Girls this week!

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  5. Great card! I love that glimmer sentiment! Thanks for playing along at Pals Paper Arts! :)

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  6. Congrats on your spotlighting over at PPA!! This is a beautiful card! Well done!!

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  7. I had the same epiphany regarding this card - and aside from being envelope challenged.... it's a GREAT way to feature a talent like YOURS! Splendid!!! Positively! Thanks, dear one, for sharing this with Just Us Girls! xoxo!

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  8. This is a gorgeous card .... I love that sparkly sentiment ... I love the elegance of this!!!

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  9. Susie, I see this card made it to the Best Dressed List at Pals Paper Arts - congrats! I LOVE your holiday word die cut in that glitter paper - WOW! Hope your holiday was beautiful.

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