Every quarter, Becky Fleck of PageMaps creates ten fabulous CardMaps sketches to get those cardmakers’ creative juices flowing . Well, this month some of the Flourishes team had the honor of providing samples for Becky’s sketches. To check out CardMaps for September, click here. You’re sure to be as inspired as I was!
This is my sample:
I used Fine Herbs, stamped in Versamark on Classic Ivory cardstock. I brushed soft chalks over the Versamark ink for color. The chalks stick to the ink and at the same time create a soft halo of color around the images. One quick spray of matte sealer ensures the chalks will stay put.
The sketch I worked with called for a 5x7 card. Oh, my! It’s been a long time since I made a card that big! As it turns out, the sketch gave me the perfect opportunity to create a tri-fold card which can be signed by all the gang at work for a coworker who recently moved away – far away to the British Virgin Islands. It’s just the right size to fold around a few 4x6 photos. The flap is held closed with a magnetic snap, hidden between cardstock layers.
A little note about the ribbon: It’s meant to appear to be tied around the card, but the ends are actually tucked under cardstock layers and the bow is glued on top with Aleene’s Tacky Glue. I pinched the ribbon between the prongs of this BasicGrey Boxer Glazed Brad to make the bow. I used 1/8” Scor Tape under the satin edges of the ribbon to hold it securely in place, leaving it free at the folds for the bending and flexing of the flaps.
The ivory cardstock is cut 7” x 11”. Score at 4 7/8” and 9 7/8” . The green flap is an extension adhered to the top fold of the card. The extension is 7” x 3 1/2”. I used a Spellbinders Ric Rac Pierceabilities border to cut the edge as shown:
After I cut the centered border, I used scissors to finish with a straight cut to each edge.
This is the inside:
In hindsight, I wish I’d added designer paper to the inside of the flap, but you know how critical we all are of our own work. I’m sure our friend will think it’s just fine, and she’ll probably be delighted with this little package from home.
If you’d like to see a lot of Flourishes pretty today, please visit Becky’s other sample makers:
And, again, check out the sketches here by clicking on the CardMaps link in Becky’s PageMaps sidebar.
Thank you so much for your time today! I’ll see you again soon!
Completely lovely Leslie! The softness of the geraniums is beautiful! Love your creative card too, the ribbon really suits it too!
Posted by: ChristineCreations | 09/01/2010 at 09:15 AM
Leslie this is so pretty and springy. I like the clasp fold, very clever idea with the sketch!
Posted by: Stacy aka Twinshappy SCS | 09/01/2010 at 11:08 AM
Leslie, this is just beautiful! Wonderful design with the topper portion of the challenge and your stamped background is gorgeous! Lovely card!
Posted by: Betty | 09/01/2010 at 01:46 PM
Wow! This is amazing! What a fabulous way to use the sketch!
Posted by: Danielle | 09/01/2010 at 05:17 PM
This is so pretty. I would have never thought to chalk those images..Fantastic look.. It makes such pretty dp.. You had a tough sketch and I love what you did with it..:)
Posted by: Dawn B. | 09/01/2010 at 05:44 PM
So beautiful and I love the simplicity of the inside!
Posted by: Bev J. | 09/02/2010 at 04:52 AM
PERFECTLY GORGEOUS! I love it! You made THE perfect card for the sample. It's divine! :D
Posted by: Diane McVey | 09/02/2010 at 05:33 AM
That is so pretty. I had to really look to see how you did the ribbon when I read it was held shut by a magnet. Very clever.
Posted by: Betty | 09/02/2010 at 05:58 AM
Wow, this is beautiful Leslie, outside and inside. You've done a perfect job.
Posted by: Heather T | 09/02/2010 at 06:31 AM
Oh my goodness, Leslie - this is fabulous! Beautiful colors, and amazing design.
Posted by: Lynette | 09/02/2010 at 07:40 AM
Leslie, this is so pretty! I love your creative design! The herb images look so beautiful too.
Posted by: Makiko Jones | 09/02/2010 at 10:48 AM
So beautiful!!! Love the soft feathery chalks with these Fine Herbs! Can't wait til my set arrives so I can start playing with it!
Posted by: Holly | 09/02/2010 at 11:02 AM
Beautiful Leslie! I really love the way you use this set and the closure on the card is simply genius!
Posted by: Laura (scrapnextras) | 09/02/2010 at 06:11 PM
so pretty, love the softness and the great idea with the ribbon!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | 09/03/2010 at 04:21 PM
Wow. This is so lovely! The colors are so sweet!
Posted by: Becky Thomas | 09/05/2010 at 06:58 PM
This is absolutely gorgeous Leslie. I'm a little late with my comment, been away and just catching up on my mail. I love everything about this card and feel so inspired by your creativity. Thanks so much for all you share.
Rob
Posted by: Rob Keogh | 10/17/2010 at 03:39 PM