Friday, 13 July 2012

Let's Strip!

Now I've got your attention... ha ha... that's the title of this week's CAS-ual Fridays challenge, which is to use strips of colour or pattern in our cards.  I had to smile when I saw it this morning :) and I bet Darnell is grinning from ear to ear too!

I was musing about what I could do when I remembered a Splitcoast Stampers tutorial about pleating paper... such a simple technique really but ever so striking.  So I dug out a strip of my beautiful Everyday Enchantment paper and came up with this:


I scored at 3/4" and then another 1/4" after that, so basically at every 3/4 inch and inch mark you come to right down the length of your strip of paper... this length was 10" but only because I messed up the bottom two inches!  Then I folded it up so it looked like pleats, secured to a Pool Party matt and tied some linen thread around it.  The little tag was added for a little bit of extra detail, using the tiny flower shape from Fresh Vintage (now retired - sorry!), also tied with linen thread.

The panel was secured to some Whisper White card and the greeting from Apothecary Art added in Poppy Parade to match the paper.  The two sentiments in Apothecary Art really are turning into my go-to sentiments.  I love their elegant design.  All that was left to do was assemble the card and add the rhinestones.

Supplies
Stamps: Fresh Vintage (Sale-a-bration 2012 - retired), Apothecary Art
Ink: Poppy Parade
Card: Pool Party, Whisper White
Paper: Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper
Other: circle punch, linen thread, rhinestones, stamp-a-ma-jig


As always, do get in touch if these or any other SU goodies have caught your eye!  I'd be delighted to assist you with your crafty makes and place an SU order for you.  Just give me a ring on 07977 141605 or send me an email.  Remember that, during July, if your order comes to £45 or more, you receive two 9-yard spools of organdie ribbon and a box of 30 gorgeous Everyday Enchantment brads for absolutely free!

I quite like how the card turned out... a bit 3D without being too 3D, and these aren't my normal colours either so I was pretty pleased to have stepped out of my comfort zone and made something I'm happy with!

As it's Friday 13th, I'll leave you with a nice scary picture of impending kitty doom:


Thanks as always for visiting,

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27 comments:

  1. Unknown13 July 2012 at 23:23

    Victoria, thank you so much for posting this! I needed to do this technique on a big paperdoll I'm making with scrapbooking papers, and my way was NOT working. Great timing! (even on Friday the 13th) Take care dearest!

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  2. Anne-Marie13 July 2012 at 23:32

    Now you're just showing off...haaaa! And if you don't like those colours too much, then I'll have 'em....they are gorgeous! Love that technique, and the little tab is cute,too....but you are still a show-off, lol.
    Have a great weekend and don't hog the sun, way up there in Lancaster....I need to plant me begonias!

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  3. Hettie13 July 2012 at 23:36

    Great looking card and a perfect technique for my third card I need to make! Great timing again! Careful or you will make this a habit! LOL! Love that blue card you have used.

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  4. Di13 July 2012 at 23:53

    How clever, and very pretty with it! Giggling at the kitty - that's me keeping an eye on the playground :)

    Di xx

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  5. Karen P13 July 2012 at 23:55

    fab card and thank you for the link! i've been trying to pleat some crepe paper and failed miserably! now i know where to go next time i try! gorgeous card, love the paper! a great way to get you into a UIU mood too! i had to look at the scary photo twice before seeing that cat lol! Karen x

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  6. theboelemas@aol.com14 July 2012 at 00:06

    Fab card and technique. LOL @ the kitty - I had to look twice. Enjoy your weekend.

    Claire x

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  7. Jackie Rockwell14 July 2012 at 00:25

    The kitty photo is a riot!!! Your card is beautiful, love the pleating and twine.

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  8. Sarah14 July 2012 at 00:41

    Beautiful card Victoria! I've tried paper pleating once and put it on a scrapbook layout! It's a really effective technique!

    Sarah x

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  9. Clare14 July 2012 at 01:14

    Blimey Victoria, 7 cards and a loaf of bread since I last came to visit!!! you have been a very busy girl hun. I absolutely love this card, it is so effective and going to give it a try. Thanks for sharing the technique lovely. Those papers are so pretty. I do love the kitty hiding behind the curtain lol. I need to go to sleep as realised it is after 1am so will be back tomorrow to check out your other lovelies ok. Just didn't want you thinking I had neglected you and Socks. Hugs Clare xxx

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  10. Darnell14 July 2012 at 05:29

    Well, you did surprise me, just settled in, having a nice read and seeing my own name, like it's household. Which is a very good thing and made me tingle. Thank you, Victoria!! (I'll send the very LARGE order next week. Oh, and no pressure on me now WRT the card and post I'll be doing for my CAS-ual Friday entry! LOL)

    Now let's talk about you. Your card is very clever and very well-executed! It's even, if you have such a mind, the very picture of a lady's curtained window, however, if you just tug on the cording ever so slightly, the curtains open . . .

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  11. Unknown14 July 2012 at 07:50

    Great card Victoria. You're right about being simple but effective - certainly is and love the colours. On tenterhooks to see what the impending kitty doom will be!

    Karen x

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  12. Claire14 July 2012 at 08:09

    This is a really pretty card and very effective. Love the colours and simple design. Hugs, Claire x

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  13. Kylie14 July 2012 at 10:57

    I love that pleated look. I received the Simply Scored with my latest order yesterday and do you think I even know where to start with the bloody thing??? It's siting on my desk saying 'score, score, score'. Anyway, your card is stunning xx

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  14. Cat's sCrap14 July 2012 at 11:52

    Very original. Wonderful papers. Simple and clean as I like ! Bravo !

    Hugs from France.
    Catherine.

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  15. Sarn14 July 2012 at 11:55

    Wow - that pleating is so effective. I love it. Never tried it . . . but might just have a go with my Simply Scored Board later . . . .

    Thanks for the inspiration.

    Hugs
    Sarn xxx

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  16. cotnob14 July 2012 at 14:03

    I just love this Victoria, what a great idea.
    Pauline
    x

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  17. Irene14 July 2012 at 14:03

    A fabulous and so effective card Victoria. The colours are gorgeous and your design simple but so perfect.
    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  18. Suze Bain14 July 2012 at 14:27

    Ooh, Victoria, I like this. Very effective technique, never seen it before. Like the scary kitty too! xx

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  19. Bernie14 July 2012 at 16:19

    Wonderful card Victoria! Love that technique, and the little tab is so cute!
    Hugs
    Bernie

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  20. Stamps and Paper14 July 2012 at 16:45

    Victoria what a stunning card...love your pleating..that little car looks scary....

    Anne

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  21. Vicky Hayes14 July 2012 at 19:02

    This is brilliant Victoria and I love the gorgeous little tag too. Had to hide the screen from Tuppence who is of a nervous disposition! Vicky x

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  22. Angie Tieman14 July 2012 at 21:12

    What a beautiful card! Love how you pleated the paper like that, such a great focal point! Thanks for playing along with us this week at CAS-ual Fridays!

    p.s. haha at that scary kitty photo!

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  23. Bonnie15 July 2012 at 00:53

    How clever of you Victoria! Your pleated strips of paper are beautiful! And that tiny tag adds just the right amount of extra attention!

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  24. Sandy15 July 2012 at 01:58

    Victoria I had never seen this this technique before - you really made a pretty card using it. Poor kitty - will she be okay - I hear her calling me from the beyonds!
    Sandy

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  25. Anonymous15 July 2012 at 17:42

    Wow what a stunning card !! I love this technique and will defo give it a go as the result is outstanding. Love the colours too they are so pretty and vibrant. as for the cat oh I think thats the best one yet, I nearly fell off my chair when I saw it.

    Marie

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  26. Unknown15 July 2012 at 22:34

    Your techniques lately are fabulous , making such lovely cards well done Hugs Elaine

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  27. Sandy18 July 2012 at 09:39

    What a great card, I must try this have never seen this technique before. TFS. Sandy :)

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