Hello friends! I hope that you’re having a wonderful week so far! We have officially started Spring over my way and now I’m just waiting for the weather to warm up to match it. I’m looking forward to being outside with the flowers!
Speaking of flowers, I saw this really cute image over at Beccy’s Place and wanted to play along, so I printed it out and colored it, but didn’t quite know what I wanted to do with it until I saw Beccy’s tutorial – Tricorn Fold Card: (click name for her tutorial)
Isn’t this so fun!? I thought it was such a unique design that stands up, but also folds flat for a 4×6 card size. I usually make an A2 (5.5″x4.25″) card size, but I can also easily create my own envelope for any size too. It was a bit tricky at first and I messed it up because I put the scores going in the opposite direction, so I had to start over. I wasn’t confident enough to figure out the mat layers of all the angles, so I just added some pattern papers to the largest two panels and then placed blank white on the back of the card for a message.
I also found a stitched hexagon layering die in my stash that worked out for the design which is what I used to cut out my colored mouse and layer behind him. I found a sentiment that worked well for the space I had on my card and then finished it with a couple of teal rhinestones I had laying on my table. It was fun to create, and it will also be great to send out too!
Here’s a closer view of the colored image that I’ve done using Copic markers. I did add a few white dots to his cheeks with a white gel pen as well as the center of his eyes.
I have my card lying flat so you can see that it will fit inside an envelope for mailing. It does spring back up, but I think that’s what will be great for a recipient to pull out of the envelope to see that the card stands up by itself.
Thanks for dropping in today and I hope you’ve enjoyed my card!
Challenges:
- Beccy’s Place – March Monthly Challenge optional Bingo (Not sure if the flowers in the image qualify, but if it does then I used the center across row)
- Crafty Catz – Anything Goes #667
- Crafty Animals – Anything Goes + animal #81
- Critter Crazy – Anything Goes featuring animal #84
- Creative Creases – Anything Goes with Fun Fold #78
- Creative Inspirations – Anything Goes
- The Crafty Addicts – Anything Goes #11
- Lil’ Patch of Crafty Friends – Anything Goes #226
- Crafty Calendar – More Than One Fold
Stamped Smiles 
Awesome fun fold to go with that cute image, beautifully colored too dear friend.
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So stinkin’ cute! I love your coloring and minimal embellishments! A new fun fold for me to try! Fabulous stitched hexagon dies – I’ve been seeing them all over the place lately and I need to add them to my wish list! 😉 This would be an adorable fold for an Easter card, too!
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Vicki, what a great fun fold. I had never seen this fold before. Thanks for the tips on what went wrong too! I also have a difficult time getting the angled pieces cut to fit properly. I need to find a video on how to do that! Your coloring and shading is perfect. Thank you for sharing this with us at Creative Creases.
Karen, DT
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This is too cute, Vicki! Great coloring and a fab fold!
xxx Margreet
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fun fold and he is so CUTE! ☺️
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First of all, that is really a cute image and I love how you colored it. I also LOVE this pink and blue color combo and lastly – that unique fold is brand new to me and it’s just perfect to showcase this little critter! TFS the link to the tutorial. I love every detail on this fun little card, especially the “hey you” sentiment! You really packed a lot of fun into this creation and I’m a big fan 🙂
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Love everything about this beautiful card! Haven’t seen this fold before, but it looks great and I’m going to need to try it myself. The image is so sweet and perfectly coloured. Thank you so much for sharing at Crafty Catz
Chris x
PS It’s also a perfect fit for this month’s challenge at Crafty Calendar if you fancy linking up.
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Today is our first day of Spring-not that you would notice-showers and cold,even had the heating on!Fabulous fold and love the cute image and colour combo.
Carol x
Thank you for joining us at Crafty Addicts.
Carol DT and
Creative Creases.
Carol GD x
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You’ve done a great job with the fold Vicki, and I love the colours you chose for your cardstock and paper. Wonderful colouring of the image too!
Cheers,
Beccy
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That’s fantastic Vicki! Such a clever design & I love the colours!
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Love the fold, hope I get time this weekend to try and make it. And wht a darling image – works perfectly for this fold. Have a great weekend.
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Fabulous fun fold Vicki and your little mouse is adorable and beautifully coloured, a fabulous card..
Luv CHRISSYxx
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its wonderful card!
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This is adorable!! Such a sweet image and I love your soft color combo. And what a fun fold!! Thanks for playing with Critter Crazy Challenge.
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Your Tricorn Fold Card featuring the adorable image from Beccy’s Place is absolutely charming! The unique design adds such a delightful touch to your creation, and your coloring with Copic markers is beautifully done. It’s evident how much care and attention to detail you’ve put into this card, and I’m sure whoever receives it will be absolutely delighted.
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Such a cute fun fold card, Vicki! I love the adorable image and fun colors. Thank you for playing with the Creative Creases Challenge, and I hope you can join us again soon. We really appreciate your support!
Debbie, DT
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Fantastic project, Vicky. You chose the colors fantastically, and your painting is so incredibly colored. I am sure that this card will bring great joy to the recipient.
hugs,
BożenA
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Vicky, what a precious image and beautiful color choices. Fabulous fun fold have to try it,
Hugs
Sue
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Great fancy fold! I too picked up this cute image but haven’t had a chance to print it out yet. And your soft colors are so springy. It looks CAS but I can see all the little crafty goodness that went into this gem.
We aren’t quite into spring – still have strange spurts of snow and of course the high winds. But my bulbs are ready to bring happiness any moment now. Have a wonderful day!
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Love this card design! I definitely have to try this fun fold! You’ve done an amazing job coloring your cute critter! Thanks for sharing your sweet card at Creative Creases!
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Ohhh – love this fold! Very unique! And your coloring is spot on with that darling little guy and his flowers! Thank you for sharing your beautiful project with us this week at the Creative Creases Fun Fold Challenge!
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Hi Vicki, I’m so behind in visiting you these days! Hubby had a knee replacement (is doing awesome) but he has kept me busy. This little guy is the absolute cutest and your coloring of him is enviable. I love this card design, so thanks for sharing the tutorial link. Hugs to you, Kathy
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Yes, super cute! It’s all in the eyes …lol ❤️. Your tricorn fold design is amazing too. Happy wishes! Hugs, Jo x
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How sweet is this image, and I love the card layout you created!
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Really cute fold, and those colors are beautiful together! As always, you rocked this one! Keep on inspiring me! One day, maybe I’ll have time to create again! Hugs…
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