The current High Hopes challenge is to do a Fancy Fold card (anything other than a standard card fold). I chose to use Flyin' High Santa for my card, along with an old Stampendous sentiment stamp. I've been meaning to make this card for some time, so this week's fancy fold challenge was just the inspiration and motivation I needed to actually get it done!
From the front of the card, it might not look like a fancy fold, but the side view tells a different story! A fancy fold, indeed!
I added lots of die cut clouds to all the various layers of the card, giving it lots and LOTS of dimension. The plane is cut out by hand, and a healthy layer of Glossy Accents added to the entire surface. While the Glossy Accents was still wet, I very lightly sprinkled on some Dazzling Diamonds glitter for extra sparkle and shine. I attached the banner to the plane with baker's twine, and embellished the banner with a cute acrylic snowflake accent. And if you look really close, you can see a little tiny white pom pom on the tip of Santa's hat. *cute!*
Find all the details of this week's challenge on the High Hopes blog. I hope you join us for this week's challenge!
Supplies
Stamps: High Hopes (image), Stampendous (sentiment)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Neenah, Paper Accents
ShinHan Touch Twin markers: R2, R3, R136, CG1, CG3, CG5, BG1, BG3, BG5, GY175, Y36, YR33, PB183, PB70
Other: PTI cloud die, Ranger Glossy Accents, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Snowflake gem (Hobby Lobby),
Darice pom pom, Tracing Wheel
That is really great. Let me jump on the band wagon. Where can I find the fold? Thank you for the smile.
Posted by: Diane | November 18, 2013 at 01:16 PM
How awesome is that?! Any kid (big or little) would love opening this!!!
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | November 10, 2013 at 07:43 AM
So cute.
Posted by: Lora Lauhoff | November 09, 2013 at 08:19 AM
Your card is awesome, love the layers of clouds!
Posted by: Rose Kerry | November 06, 2013 at 09:50 PM
WOW! You've really outdone yourself on this card--it's soooo cute and fun!
Posted by: renee m | November 06, 2013 at 12:46 PM
What is the name of this fancy fold? I'm not sure if its just all the clouds or not (which by the way are fantastic!) but I'm not recognizing this fold. I've done a lot of fancy fold cards, but from what I can see, this one doesn't look familiar to me. Would love a name so I could look up a tutorial. Your scene is so cute!! Wonderful card!
Posted by: CC | November 06, 2013 at 09:52 AM
This is SOOOO cute!!! I LOVE your clouds!!!!
Posted by: theresa grdina | November 06, 2013 at 03:44 AM
WOW!!
Posted by: gailanne | November 05, 2013 at 04:45 PM
Fancy fold indeed! Wow, that is adorable. Love the sparkly plane. Is that how Santa gets around now?
Posted by: Troy Louise | November 05, 2013 at 02:23 PM
WOWZER!! Now THAT is one fancy fold for sure! Got a tutorial somewhere????
This is just one delightful card - makes me smile.
Posted by: Elaine Moore | November 05, 2013 at 11:13 AM
Oh my goodness that is one FANCY FOLD card. Looks complicated! Turned out great. Really fun.
Posted by: Carol Dee | November 05, 2013 at 08:41 AM
Can you send a tutorial for the folds, please?
Love your creation!
Posted by: Sheri | November 05, 2013 at 05:51 AM