Warm Holiday Wishes Trifold card and then some.

WARM HOLIDAY WISHES!

I have been having a lack of mojo lately, and I wondered if this might get me back into the swing of things again.  We'll see!

I have been wanting to try a card like this for a little while now, but if any of you out there know me, you know that I don't have or take the time to look up or read tutorials.  I just take an idea and try to figure it out.  I like how this turned out, but it did not turn out like I had imagined before I started.  That is pretty typical of me too.

I did not anticipate making this a trifold as well as a duofold card.   Lol, but that is how it turned out anyway.  I was just adding things and trying new stuff every step of the way just hoping it would turn out ok in the end.

I used lots of glitter which is nothing new with me either, but it really does work well with this card.  I think it turned out pretty festive and I kind of like the way it sort of turns from a kind of fancy, sentiment card into a whimsical card when you open it up.

Has anyone noticed lately that I got a new Martha Stewart punch? lol

I just love these new around the page punches.  I am going to go soooo broke trying to buy all of these!  I do love the look of them.  I used my new Lace Heart punch that I have been longing for all year too.  I need a 12-step program to get this punch addiction under control. ; )

Ok, I am showing so many pictures of this envelope, because I made this totally from scratch.  I really did not think it was going to turn out, but I did not have a template that was going to fit the size of card that I happened to make for this, so I had to do something.  It is not perfect, BUT I kind of like it for a first try and a shot in the dark.  Have any of you tried to make an envelope just by looking and trying to figure measurements with no directions?  It is not as easy as I had hoped it was going to be.  What do you think?  Will it pass? 

I do have to admit that I was very pleased with the thickness of this envelope, and it fits the card so perfectly and comfortably.

I lined the envelope with some designer paper and added a shaped piece of velcroe for the closure.  So, that's it.  My experimental card and envelope.  I hope you like it.  I would love to hear your comments and thoughts, even if you tell me that maybe I should start reading some tutorials and learn how to do these things the way that they are meant to be done ; )

Thanks for dropping by, and have a great evening. 

Blessings,

Carolyn