TRI-SHUTTER CARD

I was sorting through my files yesterday when I stumbled upon these pictures of a card I made last August and never posted. I made it for a swap and it was posted on the group, but somehow it never made it to the blog (probably because I was waiting for my swap partner to receive it first and then forgot about it). Life happens.

Anyway, this is a Tri-Shutter card. You can find a tutorial and photo gallery for this type of card at Splitcoast Stampers. Normally, you would treat each little square and rectangle separately and decorate it along the lines of Bonnie's beautiful card:

Card by Bonnie at Splitcoast Stampers: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/trishuttercard/

I went to my LSS to look for papers for my card and spotted this really cool under the sea paper. That's when I decided to be a little adventurous and try to make the card into one big scene instead.

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 I really liked the look of it, although it's hard to show the whole card in just one photo. In this photo you can see where I added a little aquarium embellishment in the center. It came with the embellishments and was just too cute to leave out.

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This card was a lot of fun to make. In some ways I think using decorative paper like this makes it a lot simpler too; although getting the cuts on the paper just right was a little tedious (especially since they only had one sheet of it so mistakes weren't an option). 

If you really wanted to be adventurous, you could try making a Stampscape scene on the whole card instead of using decorative papers. I'm not that brave yet. Besides, there are so many fantastic decorative papers out there I'll definitely want to explore this option some more, before I go to the next level of difficulty ...lol.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a great weekend!

P.S. I just got a note from Splitcoast congratulating me:

In the General Stamping Talk forum, you're nominated in the FAVORITES for the week ending February 26, 2012 (see post #3). YIPPEEE!!!

SNOOPY TUESDAY

I grew up in America, the daughter of Irish immigrants with 10 brothers and sisters and I can tell you for a fact that when Irish eyes are smiling, they're usually up to something.

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It wasn't just us children either, it was my Daddy's smile to begin with. He was always one for shenanigans and was never without a good joke or story to make you smile. If I can pass on half as many smiles in my lifetime as he did, I'll be a lucky gal. 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

 

Hugs,

Snoopy

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

  Have a wonderful Valentine's Day, 

whatever your nickname may be ...lol.

Hugs,

Snoopy :D

LIEBSTER BLOG AWARD

I've been given the Liebster Blog Award by Wilfreda of Wennie in Wonderland.

The idea of the award is that it be given to bloggers with less than 200 followers in the hope that it will bring them new friends and followers. 

The Liebster Award has very simple rules and they are as follows:

1. Show your appreciation of the award by thanking the person who awarded you and link back to their blog. 

Thank you so much, Wilfreda! It's an honor to be recognized and I'm so glad my blog brings a smile to your face.  :D

2. Reveal your five choices for the award and let them know.

1. Vickie's Addiction

2. The Joy of Cards and Paper Crafting

3. Ink Lover's Paradise

4. Stampin' Hands Have Happy Hearts

5. Scrappy Room

These are all wonderful blogs with amazing cards. You will most definitely want to check them out.

3. Post the award on your blog.

 

Proudly displayed on my right side bar.

4. Bask in the love from the most supportive people on the blog sphere - other bloggers.

5. Finally, and best of all, have fun and spread the love.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Be sure to check out these blogs. I promise, you will not be disappointed.

Hugs,

Snoopy :D