Happy Mother's Day...JUGS24 44

Mona Pendleton | Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:57 PM | ,

Hi There! Are you ready to try a new technique with Just Us Girls? This week Pam is our fabulous Hostess & has challenged us to create a "Flap" card. If you need a little guidance on how to make a card using the "Flap" technique, here is the link to an easy to follow tutorial on Splitcoast Stampers: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/flap_card/ I hope you come join the fun with Just Us Girls & our March Featured Designer: Stephanie.



Here is my "Flap" fold card all tied up!
There are several ways to keep your flap card closed ie: a magnet, velcro, button & string, a bow :) I originally intended that my card remained closed using a pair of magnets: 1 on the inside & 1 on the flap. After I stitched all the layers together the magnet would not hold so, I improvised & wrapped a generous piece of ribbon around the card & tied a big bow :) Using various images from the MTME © Fanciful Flourishes set, I randomly stamped the outside of the card as well as the inside, side flaps.

To make the rose & leaf embellishments, I inked up the "rose & tea cup" Heartfelt Creations image, colored them with an assortment of Copic markers, inked them with VersaMark ink, then applied Pantina colored Pearl Accents powder. This gave the roses a distressed, shimmery look!

This is what you see when you untie the bow!

From this angle, you can really see the dimension of the paper pieced rose & leaves.

I hope you join along & give this fun technique a try! Thanks For looking - Be Sweet!

For complete details, please visit the Just Us Girls challenge site & be sure to visit ALL the DT girls (found on my side bar) as well as Stephanie! Once you have your flap card photographed, be sure to go to Just Us Girls and post a direct link to your creation on our site. If you upload to on online gallery, please be sure to label your project as JUGS24.

Deadline to be considered for the weekly "Chic of the Week" will be 9:00 PM EST on Thursday, March 16th. Our Inlinkz tool will also close at that time. Our top pick "Chic of the Week" will be announced on Friday morning following the deadline.

Ingredients Used:

Stamps: Heartfelt Creations, My Time Made Easy © Fanciful Flourishes, Lizzie Anne Designs, Stampin' Up

Paper: DCWV DP, K&Company DP, Papertrey Ink, Stampin' Up

Ink: Memento, Stampin' Up, Copics

Sprinkles: S4-114 Standard Circles Large, S4-124 Classic Scalloped Circles Large, Martha Stewart border punch, Offray ribbon

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44 Sweet Comments So Far:

Heather Rogers said...

You had me at...Hi there! This is beautiful! I thought the first couple pictures were pretty until I scrolled down and saw the inside. It is even more beautiful. I love it. All the detail is fabulous. :)
Have a great weekend

Carly said...

Beautiful! Gorgeous! Stunning!! Can I say more!

Kelly said...

Wow, Mona another amazing creation. I really love this fold out card. Your stamped flower image is gorgeous. Those colors are amazing! What great inspiration!

ShellyM said...

OMG, I can't decide if I like the inside or the outside of this magnificent card better! Simply amazing and elegant! You are one talented and awe inspiring gal!

Irene Oden said...

Mona, this card is so stunning! Absolutely one of your very best ever!

Carol Reisner said...

Ok, I think I might have a new way to describe your lovely style... How about Shabby-elegance! I think that fits this gorgeous card perfectly! Mona, you are amazing!

Laura said...

Splendid! Breathtaking and downright beautiful! Mona, this is one of your best. I love it!

Sam Marsdon said...

Excellent job with this interesting challenge. This is very inspiring! Both stamped images are so beautiful! Your DP and stitching are gorgeous too!

Constance said...

Very inspiring project, dearest Mona! Absolutely lovely design! I adore your two centerpiece flowers. The outside is only equaled by your gorgeous inside!
Cheers!

Shana said...

It's gorgeous! Is that the powders you bought last weekend? It's really pretty.

Davi said...

HI Mona, Fabulous!!! Love the colors, layers, dimensions and the beautiful inside, combined with the wonderful shimmer makes it elegant and vintage all in one stunning package!! :)

Ashley Cannon Newell said...

Love that shade of turquoise on those flowers! Your cards are always such a delight! :) See you soon!!!

AKiteFlier said...

I like the commenter who said your style is shabby elegance! That's a great descriptor. Well done - beautiful colors and the inside is fabulous also.

papertrails leaver said...

wow!!!! this is simply stunning! You make such beautiful cards!

Silvia said...

Great technique and stunning card Mona! It is amazing how beautiful a card can look using soft colors. I love the way how used the a bright color for the focal point. Another beauty!!!

Maria said...

STUNNING! This is beautiful and so wonderfully done in your shabby chic style, love it!

Lisa Kind said...

Oh my, the inside is just as pretty as the outside! Love the colors, and the flowers are so pretty in blue with that fabulous shine! Such a pretty Mother's Day card! Great job with the technique, Mona!

Dana Gustafson said...

Well this is just pretty as a picture! I love the inside as much as the outside. What a fabulous surprise inside.

Mary Reidel said...

Love this gorgeous design! Both the inside and outside flower are amazing! Your shabby chic style is amazing! Great job!

Unknown said...

This is wonderful, Mona! I love the side opening and both the inside and out are so elegant and inviting!!

Tumbleweed said...

So gorgeous, Mona! This card is so interesting both in and out! I love how you colored both stamps! really beautiful stuff!

Nancy said...

Wow this is one of several very beautiful creations here on your gorgeous blog! I absolutely love this card and think it is magnificent! You really made this work so well!
-nancy

Liz Carnelli said...

Great job with this challenge! You card is magnificent! Love your stamping job! Really amazing!

Donna said...

Mona, this is almost like getting two cards in one. It is so beautiful and elegant. I love all your little details and embellishments. The stitchinng still blows me away, it's always so perfect! I love that vintage feel and the colors you used on the stamps are so vibrant! Me thinks, you've created another masterpiece!

Christina said...

Fabulous card with a beautiful vintage look! Great use of those copic markers! Really stunning!

Yesnir said...

Great job with this very inspiring card! I love both your images but the inside one is my fav! You chose some really beautiful colors! So creative!

Kathryn B said...

Beautiful card Mona I love the inside also it makes for a nice suprise for whom ever is lucky enough to open it! The colors rock also!

Unknown said...

beautiful card!!!
I love the roses, gorgeous

Cheryl Love said...

Mona, what a gorgeous card! This flap fold is a great idea and I love how you did both the outside and the inside! Great shabby-chic look! Fantastic design!

Ginger said...

Really stunning card! I love those colors you used on both stamped images! It works so well with the rest of your layout! The scalloped borders are just right too! Very inspiring and thanks so much!

Jessica Hernandez said...

Mona, you are amazing! This card just blows me over! Those colored roses are divine! What a great card for some lucky mother! The inside will be quite the surprise!

Unknown said...

Beautiful colours for this card I love the sentiments too!

love Dawn xx

Monique said...

Beautiful card Mona!! I love that sentiment..It is so true :)..That is why there is a special day just for us :) TFS!!

Tammy L said...

Awesome card Mona! Your stamping is so amazing! I love that interior stamp and coloration so much! This is probably your most perfect card! Thanks for the inspiration!

Karla said...

Mona, you did an outstanding job with this design! I love those gorgeous roses that are so perfectly colored! They look almost real! I'm also in love with those awesome flourishes on the outside and the amazing DP on the inside! Really well done!

Inger Harding said...

Such a gorgeous card, soooo beautiful!!!

greetings, Inger

1CardCreator said...

OOOh La la! I love those beautiful blue roses! Beautiful card, your work is always inspiring. Thanks for sharing ~Diane

Sensible said...

Beautiful card, Mona! I love these colors! Great design and highly inspiring!

Heidi said...

Absolutely one of your most gorgeous creations! Both the exterior and interior and fabulous! Really phenomenal job for this challenge! TFS!
Cheers!

BethieJ said...

BEAUTIFUL Mona.. I LOVE it!!!!

Ruby said...

Gorgeous card Mona! I love the way you've done the little leaf as if it's falling down, and the inside is fab! :o)

Carol H said...

This is so amazing, Mona! I love this beautiful card especially those gorgeous rose stamps! Phenomenal design!

Mara Campbell said...

Beautiful card! The colors are wonderful and those roses are stunning!!!!

Paul B said...

Wow such a beautiful card, very elegant, romantic and chic! Great inspiration. Px


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