Today’s birthday card features a few different techniques and ideas. First, the card base is using the gate fold technique. I cut a piece of card stock to 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ and (placing horizontally) scored it at 2-1/8″ and 6-3/8″ to achieve the gate fold.
Second, for some added dimension, I added a few score lines on the “gates” at random intervals on my scoring tool.
And third, you’ll notice the Pear Pizzazz main focal point is a little different shape than we’re used to seeing. It is simply created by running a piece of card stock through the Big Shot using the Top Note Die TWICE. The second time you run it through, turn the first piece that you created 90 degrees – centering it – before running it through a second time. And, voila! A square-ish Top Note piece!
My color scheme came from the ColourQ challenge this week. Stop by and check it out – they always have wonderful color combinations for us!
| Stamp Sets | Engraved Greetings, On Your Birthday |
| Ink | Early Espresso, Peach Parfait, Cherry Cobbler |
| Paper | Cherry Cobbler, Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso, Whisper White |
| Accessories | Top Note Die, 2-3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch, 3/16″ Corner Punch, 2-1/2″ Circle Punch, Scoring Tool (non-SU!), Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Peach Parfait 1/2″ Stitched-Poly Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones Jewels, Stampin’ Dimensionals |
What a fun card! I really love this stamp because my initials are HB and whenever I see it, I smile! I also love how you used the gate fold technique and what a creative way to make a different shape using the Top Note.
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