Thank You Tri Fold Shutter

I know, I know, another tri fold shutter card...lol  :)   But, I was asked to make a special card for someone who donated a substantial amount to us at work, so I thought I would make another one of these, with some really pretty sparkly and sheen papers.  I hope she likes it!  :)

I'm also submitting this 'winged creation' to the current Stampotique Designer's Challenge.  You can see the current challenge here.  You'll always see some gorgeous work over there and some funny, off the wall creations, too!  I always get a kick out of some of them!  lol  :)  Here's a link to my inlinkz submission.  I hope I did this right!

This is what my card looks like when it's all folded up like a standard A2 style card.

Here's a bit of a close up of the embossed sentiment and the butterflies that I cut out from the patterned paper and popped up off the card.

Here's a view from the top of the card to show you the dimension.

Well, I bought some new paint for my living room to spruce it up since I just got new furniture, so I need to go start taking off the existing wallpaper border and fill the cracks.  By tomorrow I should be able to start the painting.   Finally, after being in our home for 4 years, we're getting around to painting the last room in our house!  We're quite the procrastinators!  lol  :)  Anyway, I think it will look really nice when it's done...off to work! I'll post pics when I'm done.

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Thank You - Greetings Galore (Impression Obsession)
Cardstock: Burgundy (Creative Memories), White (Staples)
Patterned Paper: Chocolat Cherie (sei), Pink Swirls (DCWV)
Ink: VersaFine (Tsukineko)
Tools: Scoring Board (Martha Stewart), Embossing Buddy (SU), Embossing Tray, White Opaque Embossing Powder (Stampendous), Heat Tool, Scissors, 3/16" Glue Dot, 1/8" Dimensional Squares (EK Success)

Birthday Tri-Fold Shutter

Wow, I can't believe it's been a month since I've anything on here! Life just kinda happened, I guess, plus I'm in the middle of my two week vacation from work and before hand I was pretty busy during the days getting everything from work all done so I could actually leave for vacation and not feel guilty! lol :)

So far, we're having a great vacation. We spent 6 days up in New Brunswick visiting Jim's Dad and enjoyed lots of gorgeous weather on the Miramichi River. We've been back for a jam packed weekend and tomorrow  we're going camping for a few days and off to a water park after that. By then, I should need a little mini vacation from my vacation! lol :)

Anyway, enough of my babble...I know you're here to see the card, so here goes. I was asked my one of my co-workers for a card like the one that my friend, Yvonne, made me for my birthday last year. You can see that card here.  You can also find a template for this style of card here.

Well, I just realized that it's 1:22 AM, so it's time this girl goes to bed!!   I'll try not to let it go too long before I pop back again...until then,

Thanks for stoppin' by!  :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Swallowtail Butterfly (Anita's), Branch - Natural Beauty (SU), Happy Birthday - A Greeting for All Seasons (SU)
Cardstock: Mauve (Creative Memories), Eggplant (CRS)
Patterned Paper: Airy Fairy P365 Dreams (KaiserCraft)
Ink: VersaFine (Tsukineko)
Tools: Scoring Board (Martha Stewart), Embossing Buddy (SU), Embossing Tray, Antique Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Scissors, 3/16" Glue Dots

Elegant Tri-Shutter Card

Sorry, I've been MIA lately. I've been crazy busy with getting ready for our Gala Reception & Auction at work. It was held on Wed. night and was a very successful evening. Including all corporate donations, as well as the proceeds from the auction itself, we raised about $40,000! We all had a great time and we'll be able to help so many children with these funds raised. A great job by all! All those extra hours were well worth it! :)

I was asked at work to make a card for the Executive Director for the Pictou agency for Big Brothers Big Sisters. She was just awarded the "2009 Women of Excellence" award from the Canadian Progress Club, Halifax-Cornwallis. So, I thought I'd make a special Tri-Shutter card for her with a beautiful image of a woman. Who isn't more beautiful than Audrey Hepburn? These photostamps are made by The Stampsmith and are simply gorgeous! I need to get some of them...I think I'll add them to my Santa wish list... :) Thanks to my friend, Kim for loaning me these two stamps.

Introducing the beautiful, Audrey...Hey, I need a hat like that! lol :)


Here's a close up of one of Suzanne's gorgeous calligraphy sentiments from QuietFire Designs.
This is a note from the Canadian Progress Club's website about the award:

Women of Excellence

The signature fundraising event of the Canadian Progress Club, Halifax-Cornwallis, this elegant awards dinner is the only one of its kind in our region. Money raised by the event supports Phoenix Youth Programs, a long-term shelter for homeless and at-risk youth. We are now celebrating our 20th Year!!!—and more than $500,000.00 we’re continuing to expand our program. On November 19, 2009 we’re hosting another dynamic Progress Women of Excellence Awards. Again this year we will celebrate all our finalists as extraordinary women, whose impressive achievements spanning six business sectors make a powerful impact on our community. Our venue this year is the Halifax World Trade and Convention Center . A special guest speaker from Phoenix Youth Programs will underscore the accomplishments we all can make with a bit of inspiration and support.

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Audrey Hepburn Photostamp (The Stampsmith), Sentiment (QuietFire Designs)
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip and Sage Green (Bazzill), Ivory (Staples)
Patterned Paper: Once Upon a Time Print - Enchanted Paisley (DCWV), Classic K McKenna - Green Swirls (K&Company)
Ink: Cranberry Crisp (SU), Coal Black (Ancient Page), Antique Sepia (VersaFine)
Tools: Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Scalloped Diamond Punch (EK Success), Corner Rounder (SU), Oval Custom Cutting System (Creative Memories), Sponge (SU), Chancery Cursive font at 14 pt and 22 pt for sentiment, printer
Embellishments: Dark Olive Green Grosgrain Ribbon (Michaels), Prima Flowers, Antique Brass Jumbo Brad (Dollarama)