Saturday, July 26, 2008

Happy Saturday!! I am so glad the weekend is finally here!! My husband has the next three days off and we are planning some fun family time away from home. We are heading up to Milwaukee for a fun trip to the Milwaukee zoo and some dinner at the Milwaukee Ale House (Yummy)!!! :)

Today's card is for Our Creative Corner challenge, which is every Saturday. This is my last week hosting and for my last challenge of the month, I thought we would try "Christmas in July".

I had something totally different in mind for a card but then it came to me to do something a little bit different. I LOVE this holiday paper from Stampin' Up! and was so glad to know I stocked up on this beautiful paper last year.

The card measures 3 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 7. I scored the card every 3 1/2". As I decorated the card, I sort of just made it up as I went along and since I had my little handy sewing machine out, you guessed it... I added some fun stitching on my card as well.


Here is a picture of the card closed. Since the card needs a little help staying shut, I added the grosgrain ribbon to it.

Please check out the other girls from Our Creative Corner, the samples will most definitely put you in a holiday mood. Well, a Christmas in July holiday mood! LOL :)

Recipe - Stamps: Naughty or Nice Paper: Real Red, Very Vanilla, Dashing Ink: Black Accessories: Ribbon, Janome Sewing Machine, Circle Punch.

Well, I hope all of you enjoy your weekend! Thanks so much for all of your wonderful comments and thoughtful emails.

16 comments:

Lynda Benden said...

Awesome job Jen! The details on this are amazing. Your sewing and the layout is perfect!

Mauna said...

This is totally cute. I love christmas in July...It is very hot and it gives me hope :0) Have a great time!!

Dawn Easton said...

Fantastic Jennifer!! I love that paper too...lol

Hope you and your family enjoy the zoo!!

Have a great weekend!

Nancy Riley said...

Jennifer, I am so lovin' this tri-fold Christmas card! Those tags are so fun, and the stitching adds so much to the charm of the whole card. CUTE CUTE CUTE !!!!

Amy Sheffer said...

This is amazing!! I love the tri-fold design. Have a wonderful time at the zoo!!

Maria said...

This is great! I love it! I love all the funky fold cards.

Cindy Haffner said...

Jen i love your Christmas card, love all your details, you go girl.

Desire Fourie said...

Your cards are stunning. Thanks for sharing your creativity, it is definitely very inspiring ... Warm regards from sunny South Africa.

Karen W said...

Thanks so much for all the inspiration and wonderful cards and ideas, we really appreciate you taking the time to help all of us!! Very pretty cards!
Karen

Nikki said...

This is a great card, so very creative!! Love the LO of it.

:)

Jessie/knightrone said...

It is so super cute!!! I love it!!

Becky G said...

Fabulous, Jennifer! I love everything about it!

Enjoy your time with your family!

Stampin hugs, Becky:)

Diane Gilbert said...

Jen, this is adorable!I love the tri fold. I hope this set is in the new catalog!

Tam said...

This is beautiful - I love that paper too! You really showcased it - your card is amazing! Glad you get some special family time - hope you enjoyed:)
Tamara

Julia Aston said...

What a fun folded Christmas card! love the wish area and fun pocket!

Debbie said...

Wow! What a gorgeous card. Love the design. The cute image....everything really :)

Debbie x