Friday, January 27, 2023

01-27-23

 Hi There,

I cannot believe its been a couple of weeks since I posted. Where is the time spinning away to this year?

 I have a couple of fun fold cards to share:

 The sentiment panel acts as the "lock" on this card holding down both right and left panel openings.


After the first one I wanted to switch out the panels due to the wave stamp. But I wasn't thinking and couldn't anchor the flap without covering up the heron, so I went with  a belly band instead on the second card.

These are both man cards, as many of my nature cards are.  I'll be sending them along to the following galleries: Creative Creases #49, and Anything Goes at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

15 comments:

Jean said...

Both are quite artistic and dramatic. That wave stamp is amazing - very cool effect.

Lisa Elton said...

You nailed the masculine cards, Cat! These are terrific!

Leslie Miller said...

That's a clever fold indeed, considering how it makes its own closure. I do like the belly band, too. Each card has it's own virtues. Love the bamboo, looking so serene and real, and I'm blown away by the wave stamp. Masculine cards of this nature are so often the ones that most appeal to me. Really nice, Cat!

I Card Everyone said...

I love bamboo and these stamps are gorgeous, Cat - what a clever fold... and clever crafter to make that belly band work for your wave!
=]

HilaryJane said...

Two really clever and very effective man cards. The use of black for your frames works so well. I have never made one of these cards, might have to change that after this inspiration xx

Bonnie said...

Love that bamboo and I have that set that needs some inking. Thanks for the great inspiration! Love the beach scene and can't wait to hear the waves again. Great fun folds, Cat!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Such fabulous fun folds, Cat - love both but especially the bamboo!!

Kampin' Karen said...

Cat, this is wonderful. I have this stamp but haven't used it yet. I love your fun fold with the bamboo and will be CASEing. Thank you for sharing it at Creative Creases.
Karen, DT

TK said...

Two great cards, and perfect use of the band to not hide your heron

papierelle said...

A very interesting card shape and design.
And I am very happy that my card has arrived and that you like everything. Have fun crafting.

Marcia Hill said...

Both are FABULOUS Cat! I love the folds on both and you have definitely nailed the masculine vibe on each one!! Hugs. :0)

Debbie Mageed said...

Beautiful fun fold cards! I love how you can use lots of designer paper and it looks fun to make. Thank you for playing at Creative Creases Challenge and hope you can join in again soon.
Debbie DT
Secrets To Stamping

Greta said...

Terrific masculine cards! Fun designs & love the images!

Tracey McNeely said...

Such fabulous cards Cat! The designs are so cool. I`m sorry I haven`t been around, I have been taking a much needed break!

Rae in Reno said...

Beautiful! I would love to see a photo of the opened card to fully appreciate the fold. Thank you for joining in the Creative Creases Challenge this week.