Friday, July 22, 2011

Tall Gate Fold Card

Here is a "just because" card I made for my hubby today... best of all... it's all scraps!!! :)
The paper is from the DCWV "Guy Stack". The card measures 9" x 4" (card base is 9" x 8" scored at 2" on each end of the 8" side).  I attached some brown ribbon 3" up on each end of the mustache panel. Then I centered the blocks between the sections.  I used ATG tape to glue the top and bottom block on the left side of the gate fold and the middle panel is glued to the right side, creating a latch to keep the card closed.

This is cut from the sentiment block page in the "Guy Stack" paper pack. I measures roughly 2" x 2" (including the mats). My hubby wear a goatee so it's perfect for him! :)

This is a journalling tag from the same sheet of paper. I wrapped some brown and white twine around the block before attaching it to the card base.  I used a chipboard weight "thicker" letter for the "r".  I attached it with pop dots.

Here is the bottom block on the card.  The mustache is glossy.

Here is the card opened up.  I added some coordinating paper to the inside of the card. You can see the way the blocks attach to the panel. The "you're #1" stamp is from a Studio G set.

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14 comments:

Karen said...

Cheryl this is a fabulous use of scraps and a great manly card. I really like the long fold it's a perfect fit.
karen
www.littlescrappieces.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Terrific masculine card. Love the shape of it too. Nice job using your scraps. Thank you for joining us at Whimsical Wednesdays

Unknown said...

This is a great card for a guy!! And with scraps, that's wonderful:)) Hugs, Pam at http://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com/

Melanie - The Paper Retreat said...

Wonderful manly card! They are always tough and you nailed it. Great use of scraps too! Thanks for joining us at Whimsical Wednesdays! I am a new follower. Melanie
http://inlovewithabug.blogspot.com

GiGi said...

What a great "man" card! I love the mustache! Great job using your scraps and thanks for playing at WHimsical Wednesdays!

Helen Dooley said...

Cool card. I love the cut outs for the gate. Thanks for playing along on FOr fun.

Karen H said...

Excellent job on this masculine card! Those are often a bit trickier to pull off, especially with scraps, and you did a great job. I love the little details like the glossy mustache and twine, and how the top square's design forms the 'u' for your sentiment. :o) Thank you so much for joining us at Whimsical Wednesdays!

Hugs and blessings! :o)

Chloe and Her Clip On Koalas said...

Such a clean and masculine card. Love it. Great foldlines and I love the colours. Have never seen that DCWV stack before. Thanks for playing along with us at Whimsical Wednesday. x

shelly said...

what a neat card cheryl. i love that the top mustache forms the letter "U" thanks for sharing your scraps with us at whimsical wednesday :)

Cards By MI said...

Really great card. Thanks for playing with us over at For Fun this week.
Love n hugs
Marie

Cindy Beland said...

WOW this is such a COOL and FUN card!SUPER job with your scraps,I LOVE it!Thanks so much for playing along at Whimsical Wednesday!:)

My 3 E Scrapbooking said...

Hope your hubby had a happy birthday! I'm sure he loved this very manly card! It is so awesome! Way to work those scraps! Thanks for sharing with us at Whimsical Wednesday!
Amber

Faith Abigail Designs said...

This is so awesome! I'm obsessed with mustaches right now. I just think they're so cute and whimsical. I my have to buy that paper stack now. What a great use of your scraps. Thanks for joining us at Whimsical Wednesdays!

Lindsey Love said...

What a great "man" card! I love the mustache! Great job using your scraps and thanks for playing at WHimsical Wednesdays!