Gothic Fancy Fold at The Paper Shelter

Hello Crafty Peeps,

I can't believe it's almost halfway through March already. We still have snow here on the Prairies, so it doesn't feel anywhere close to spring yet. I think my project this week may reflect my mood towards the weather!

Be sure to stop by The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to join our bi-weekly challenges. You can always play ANYTHING GOES but this week we have a fun TIC TAC TOE for you to try, if you prefer more of a challenge. 

I have used Pg.10 of Victorian Gothic Dolls for a Side Panel fancy fold card. 

I couldn't resist doing a FULL HOUSE (fancy fold cards always make this easier).

The main background paper has STRIPES and I have SPOTS too on the horizonal RIBBON.

A closer view of the HAND COLOURED IMAGE and you can see the small PEARLS in her earrings. The frame is my DIE-CUT element (okay, it's Cricut-cut, but artistic license and all that!)

I added a bunch of paper FLOWERS, adorned with a bow (more RIBBON). These are on top of some PRETTY PAPER.

The right side panels feature more PRETTY PAPER.

From the front view you are probably wondering where my STENCIL is. I snuck that one in at the back, as of course I had to add a panel for writing on.

I hope you join in with the theme this week and can't wait to see which row or column you will choose - or be brave and go for a full house like me!

Our challenges are ANYTHING GOES with an optional theme, but anyone playing the theme will receive DOUBLE ENTRIES towards the weekly prize!! You have two weeks to enter.

You can also share your creations over in our Facebook Group.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Recollections cardstock
• Déjà Views paper & punch-outs - Wedding
• Petal Lu paper flowers
• Dollar Tree ribbon
• Ranger Stickles - Cranberry
• Swarovski hot fix elements
• Ohuhu markers - Collingwood Grey, Deep Purple, Faded Violet, Grape Juice, Pansy, Prune Juice, Rich Raspberry, Sandy Beige, Black Brown, Cedar Brown, Dark Brown, Cotton Candy Blue, Frost & Porcelain
• ProMarkers - Aubergine, Amethyst, Lilac, Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Oatmeal, Blush, Ivory, Dusky Rose & Shale'
• Shuttle Art gel pens

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Allsorts - #844 Ribbons & Bows/ATG
2. The Paper Funday Challenge - #85 ATG
3. Make My Monday - #273 All Tied Up
4. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #273 ATG
5. Crafts Galore Encore - #145 ATG
6. Classic Design Challenge - #2 ATG/Blooms/Butterflies

 

Art Deco Thanks at The Paper Shelter

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

It's been a rather busy couple of weeks for me, with my husband's birthday then my daughter's birthday two days later! I was doing lots of crafting for her hotel staycation party, so I ended up making this week's inspiration rather last minute. Oops.

This challenge marks my 4th anniversary with The Paper Shelter Design Team, so the optional theme of THANK YOU is quite fitting.

I want to thank (the late) Veronica for organizing everything with the teams, and of course thanks to Pedro for his wonderful images. Thanks also to Vanessa, who is now team leader for both teams.

Here's a throwback to my very first project for the team in July 2021!

Back to this week's challenge though. I have used ART DECO CHARM to make my first Accordion Fan Fold card. 

This card fold is really simple, but kind of fiddly getting the fan parts lined up. I didn't' quote manage to get each side even, but I think it still looks great for my first attempt. 

I cut all pieces using Cricut Joy Xtra.

The cards I've seen like this all only had the downward-facing triangles so I wanted to give mine a different look, and printed the image in an upright triangle.

From the front, these cards look like the triangles are more of a "topper" piece but the centre triangle folds and attaches to the back.

For a change, I chose my papers first then coloured the image to match.

I had to add a charm, to go with the name of the image!

Thank you for stopping by today. Your kind comments are always appreciated.

Please come and join in our challenge this week and remember, you can use any image but if you use a Paper Shelter image you are eligible for a higher value prize!

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Our challenges are now ANYTHING GOES with an optional theme. Anyone playing the theme will receive DOUBLE ENTRIES towards the weekly prize!!

You can also share your creations over in our Facebook Group.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Recollections cardstock & foil cardstock
• Dollarama Patterned paper
• Dollarama Square gems
• Tyenaza Key charm
• DIY Scrapbooking Artist 'Thanks' die
• ProMarkers -Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Putty, Almond, Orchid, Pink Pearl, Pebble Blue, Black,  Walnut, Cocoa, Raw Sienna, Denim Blue, Slate, Aubergine, Prussian, Violet, Plum, Purple, Warm Grey 3-5, Cool Grey 1, Champagne, Marine and Green.
• Shuttle Art gel pens

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Creative Moments - #272 Use a die cut
2. Crafter's Cafe - #320 ATG
3. The Paper Funday Challenge - #78 ATG
4. Crafty Catz - #697 ATG
5. Crafts Galore Encore - #137 ATG
6. Festive Friday - 4-31 July (chosen theme: Thank You)
7. The Outlawz  - July Linky

A Victorian Gothic Birthday at The Paper Shelter

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

I'm back with some more inspiration for The Paper Shelter. This week our theme is Fun Folds, so you can use any kind of image or greeting on your card.

I have used a page from the Victorian Gothic Dolls colouring book for a pop-out gatefold card. It is the first time I have made this fold. I had already printed the image, so I had to adjust the measurements a bit to make it fit.

I didn't want a lot of embellishments as I really like the papers. So I kept it simple with lace, gems and some liquid pearls.

The lace was probably a little too close to the folds, so I had to make a new belly band so it would fit the thicker size!

This was the first time I made a card before colouring the image. I kept her duo-chrome to pick out a couple of colours from the papers.

Thank you for stopping by today. Your kind comments are always appreciated.

Please come and join in our challenge this week and remember, you can use any image but if you use a Paper Shelter image you are eligible for a higher value prize!

You can also share your creations over in our Facebook Group.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Cardstock
• Romantic Garden papers
• Twine
• Sentiment Stamp
• Distress Ink - Dusty Concord
• Lace
• Gems
• Liquid Pearls - White Opal
• ProMarkers - Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Oatmeal, Blush, Ivory, Caramel, Sandstone, Champagne, Sky Blue, Arctic Blue, Mint Green, Pastel Green, Tea Green, Forest Green, Olive Green, Dusky Rose, Pale Pink, Antique Pink, Holly & Ocean Teal

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Allsorts -WK754 ATG/Friendship
2. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #217 ATG
3. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2345 ATG
4. Double D Challenges - Stripes and/or Dots
5. Crafter's Cafe - #303 Feminine 

A Fairy Fancy Fold at The Paper Shelter

 Hello Crafty Peeps, 

We have such a fun challenge for you at The Paper Shelter this week, as we are asking you to show us a Fancy Fold.

I love trying new folds so had to do something different for this one. Pinterest is a great source of inspiration and this time I chose a diagonal gate fold card using 'Follow Me On Fairybook'. 

I wasn't sure if this card would actually stand up okay when I was making it, but it does and it looks super cool too!

Please come and join in our challenge this week and remember, you can use any image but if you use a Paper Shelter image you are eligible for a higher value prize!

You can also share your creations over in our Facebook Group.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Cardstock
• Patterned paper
• Sequins
• X-Cut circle and scalloped circle dies
• Petal Lu glitter flowers
• ProMarkers - Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Putty, Satin, Grass, Leaf Green, Sky Blue, Arctic Blue, Powder Blue, Blue Pearl, Antique Pink, Dusky Rose, Apple, Meadow Green, Prussian, Violet, Amethyst, Saddle Brown, Caramel, Poppy, Lipstick Red, Burnt Sienna, Sunflower, Holly & Lush Green
• Prismacolor Pencils - Pink, Violet Blue, Violet, White, Sienna Brown, Peacock Blue & Spanish Orange
• Posca Paint Pen - White
• Wink of Stella - Clear

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Simon Says {Monday} - Add Some Green
2. Simon Says {Wednesday} - Bit O' Green
3. Crafts Galore Encore - #97 ATG
   
4. Penny's Paper Challenge - #516 ATG
5. Crafty Gals Corner - #229 Add A Flower
6. CCC Digi Creations - #134 Add Flowers

A Very Fancy Christmas at Faery Ink

Today I am showcasing another of the Tomte Gnomes from the 'Spirit Of The Season' set at Faery Ink.  
You can find all the info and more photos on my blog post here. 

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Crafty Creations - #404 ATG
2. Your Scrapbook Place - December ATG
3. {PIN}spirational Challenge - #254 Snowfall
4. World Wide Open Design Team - #12 ATG