Cathy's Creative Corner: March 2025

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Thanks, To Someone Special

More time in the craftroom saw me playing with a new to me card style - a 'Fun Fold Tower Pinwheel card'.

Card#1

This card was part of the February swap for Craft Mad Swappers - and once again, I was so very late in making my card, and sending it.

I really struggled with the design aspect of this card - ultimately working out 4 'cardfronts' LOL

Altenew stamps stamped & heat embossed, watercoloured in with inks and cut with matching dies, Sentiment 'thanks' diecut in black, with the shadow in white, and attached to 'front' with foam tape.

Inside section to write a personal greeting. Altenew stamped inside the card.

Once a 'design' came to mind, then it was just a matter of 'fudging' the dimensions. Kaisercraft Butterflies stamped on another panel on the inside.

More Kaisercraft Butterflies stamped on another panel on the inside. I can't say it was my finest work, but I am glad I took the challenge and didn't let it defeat me. Although I can say that the 'Fun Fold Tower Pinwheel Card' was most definitely NOT FUN and will not be on my 'to do list' again!

Card#2

The next swap card, was quite easy - we had to use something from our Secret Santa present. I chose the gorgeous sequins & sprinkles to make a shaker card.

Penny Black hedgehog from 'Party Time' stamped and coloured in with Copics. Balloon diecut positioned and cut out to make the shaker part. Finished off with a cute little bow that has been in my stash for a very long time!