I made a book binding fold (scored at 1 1/2" from the center of card base in the landscape design and glued shut from the inside 1 1/2" section) for this card. My little gnome is from an older SSS kit called Gnome for the Holidays and I used PTI's Bitty Big Green Parakeet dsp to cut out the gnome's hat and for the background pieces. Before I sealed the inside piece shut, I added a ribbon piece and then added my die cut "happy" (HB - Bitty Buzzwords Stamps & Dies) that I once again added a piece of packing tape to before die cutting so the "happy" was shiny. So my gnome would stand out against the plaid background I added a white circle (PFS - Diagonal Stitched Circle Dies) with the inside of the circle stenciled with Gina K's Festive stencil in light gray.
To finish, I added a black strip that I embossed "BIRTHDAY" on, and then also added some silver pearls. I think my daughter will get a kick out of it!
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12 comments:
Well this is just adorable! Love the fun plaids with that cutie little gnome!
Great inspirational card !!!!
He's sure adorable and sweet as can be! Love the little gnome and your stepping out into a different fold. Great card, Marcia!
I'm right there with your daughter, Marcia - you GNOME I love this guy in particular! The bitty plaid and this shade of green come together to make a really fun birthday card!
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Marcie I just love your fun fold card and your middle daughter is going to love it too! The gnome is so cute and the green you picked is perfect! Always a treat to come here to visit.
Love your adorable card. It seems perfect for your daughter who loves Gnomes and green. Love the plaid papers.
Talk about a smile-making card, Marcia. The book binding fold is something I've never done; definitely intrigued. Your gnome is, indeed, a cutie. Your daughter will love this, as do I!
hugs~carol
What a great card, Marcia. I love that book fold! The papers you used are so wonderful (I just a few bitty colors thank you very much).I loe that trick with the packing tape and the shiny sentiment. You put this all together so wonderfully. I gmome your daughter will LOVE it!
I am very intrigued by your book binding card. I love this idea. I do adore gnomes like your daughter and I am sure she will love this as much as I do. Interesting fact that you have two daughters born the same month. Hope they both have a wonderful birthday.
Such a great idea Marcia, the gnome is so cute and the book fold works so well too. I'm sure your daughter will love this. :)
All your PTI papers go so well together and make a handsome outfit for your darling gnome, Marcia. I love the book bind, an idea I've never tried, and the happy die cut fits on it perfectly.
Oh! Instant smile! So darned cute, Marcia! Lots of interest and fun in the design, and I love all the green. That packing tape trick is the coolest thing since sliced bread!
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