Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Club scrap Bookshelves Bloghop

Welcome to this months Club Scrap Blog Hop featuring March's kit Bookshelves. If you ahve just stumpled upon me find your way back too www.clubscrapcreates.blogspot.com to see all the wonderful projects created this month.
 
I have to admit,  I had my doubts I'd get my project done as I've been on the road all month. But I got it done (and I am apologizing in advance fr photo quality, its best I could do on road). My 13th wedding anniversary is in April and I wanted to make a card and since this collection is so masculine it was perfect.

Now for some reason I did not want to make an ordinary card, I wanted something a little different, and since I am challenging myself this year to step outside the box a little bit and try new techniques, whether they are artistic, folding, etc I thought Id go to my inspiration file and see if anything caught my eye  One did.  Admittedly,  I can't remember where I found the inspiration otherwise I'd give due credit, I don't even know what the name of the technique is and I had no directions, I had to create based on the photos I had cut out.   But basically the base of the card is 1 12 x 12 piece of card stock, cut scored and folded in such a way to have four folds. Here is a photo of the front all folded and tied together:

Each of those squares open and fold out creating lots of little places to put photos and sentiments. I placed a few photos taken throughout our marriage and little sentiments from various club scrap kits, including bookshelves. I also added lots of layers.




Finally, in the full open card, the bottom left square (with the Memories stamp on the front) opens up and I'll write my own personal sentiment in there


In  the bottom right square below, I am just trying to show tha sqaure featured above with the I will remember this quoute is simply a folded piece of card stock that opens up and I added another sentiment in there.  We have been sayign "I love you more" since we were dating so I thought that was fitting.


Now hop on over to Jen's blog and see what she has cooked up for you.   Just click the following link to take you there.  http://scraphappysistersink.blogspot.com/

Thanks for looking.  Hope you enjoyed!

26 comments:

Capescrapper said...

Shona, I really commend you on creating this card from only the photos! Great work. I love all the creative space possibilities. Your hubby will love it! Thanks for sharing.

Hetty said...

WOW, Shona, this is a special card indeed! Congrats on the anniversary and congrats on a super card. All the panels look so very interesting. I am glad you found some time between your travels to participate. Thank you!

Pat Huntoon said...

This is really cool! Love how you embellished it too. Glad you were able to show this, even among your travels -- I wouldn't have wanted to miss this for the world!

Tricia Morris said...

Now, how's that for some fun folding!? Love it!

Donna Lee said...

I could never figure that out on my own!!! I hope you'll post a tutorial because I would love to scraplift this project!

JY White said...

I so love to see a project finished with photo's and embellishments! Thank you.

JY White said...

I so love to see a project finished with photo's and embellishments! Thank you.

Queen of Dishing said...

Super cute, you'll have to post the directions once you get back in town and figure out what you did ;)

Toni Hinchcliffe said...

Clever creation, Shona!

Shona said...

I do plan on posting a tutorial! Ill notify everyone when I do!

Shona said...

I do plan on posting a tutorial! Ill notify everyone when I do!

Kay Williamson said...

I don't know how you could have got that all done being on the road Shona, it's really clever and creative, of course!!!

Jennifer said...

What a romantic little card to make for hubby. And masculine, too. I always love those foldy cards with surprises at every turn.

Unknown said...

Wonderful card Shona! I love that there are so many places for messages and embellishments.

Unknown said...

Great card Shona—I love it when the card is also the gift cuz it's so special and this one is very special!

Karen Wyngaard said...

What an amazing card...your DH will LOVE it! Oh, and happy anniversary to you both!

Carolyn said...

That is a really amazing card!! Happy Anniversary!!

Cher C-W said...

Very clever! I'm sure your DH will love it!

Unknown said...

Really nice project can't want to create one myself. Thanks for sharing.

Ron said...

This came out great, Shona! Love the design - so many places for fun stuff!! Thanks for the inspiration!

Yiyi said...

Mrs.Shona...I love the header on your blog...so cool. and this project is like an explosion of happiness and creativity. I have one word for it..AMAZING. LOVE IT!!!!!!!!. I'm a follower now. ;-)

Deb C said...

What a cool idea. I love all of the fold outs!

Unknown said...

Oh, thanks for the inspiration. Looks like so much fun.

Sue D said...

Very interesting fold and great details.

KnitterPam said...

Really cool bit of paper engineering, Shona! Gonna need to make me one of these cuties!

MyAuntKat said...

Very cool idea. Have to try this too!