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Saturday, June 11, 2011

Tri-fold Father's Day Card


I found a video on-line that showed how to make this wonderful Tri-fold card.  The hardest part of this was getting the fold correct so the front would lay flat.  It took a while to figure it out but once I did I really loved the look.  There are many great tutorials out there in web land and I watched several  Just search "tri-fold cards" and many options will come up for you to look at.  I have to admit, the first spray glue I used "an Elmer's spray glue" did NOT work.  After a few days the paper sections started coming off.  I took all the paper back off the card and resprayed with my 3M paper safe spray glue (love it) and it has stayed tight with no hint of coming off!  Hooray!  Here is what I used on this card:
  • Cardstock: core'dinations in dark brown, patterned paper by K&Company (love their paper)
  • VersaMagic chalk ink in Jumbo Java
  • Ribbon...and one metal button by Heidi Grace
THAT'S IT!  That is why I said the hardest part was the folding!  This card has been entered in the following:
thanks for checking my blog out.  I am just happy I found a moment to get a card done this week!  Summer is crazy time, isn't it!!!   Have a great weekend everyone!   Would love your comments and more followers!

25 comments:

Adrian said...

Very manly paper, u did a great job! Thanks for playing @ CTO!

Amy said...

Hi Cindy! I really love this card, and I love your entire blog! Thank you for becoming a follower on my blog, and I am now one of your followers too! :)
Amy "redheaded crafter"

redheadedcrafter.blogspot.com

Amy said...

Great guy card! I have not tried to make one of these types of cards yet. Thanks for sharing! Amy

Missy said...

Great card, I really want to learn how to do these! Love how "vintage" it looks!!

Sentimental Scrapper said...

Beautiful card! Love the colors and pretty papers you chose! Thanks for joining the fun at My Craft Spot!

Kimberly

Maria said...

Wow! That's an amaing tri-fold card, Cindy! Love the paper that you used too! I hope to make one some day too. Thanks so much for the inspiration!:-))

jennyplace2 said...

Just stunning! Such lovely colours and great details. I once made a tri fold card, so I know just how much work you put into this beautiful card. Thanks for joining in the fun at My Craft Spot.

girlia said...

Great job. Thanks for joining us at CTO

Joy said...

Great color combo....I love it ! Thanks for playing along this week at My Craft Spot !

The Archiving Angel said...

Wow, your card turned out quite lovely.
The color scheme & that fold are just outstanding.
The ribbon seems like the perfect touch to tie all those pretty elements together.
Thanks for joining Whimsical Wednesday.
Crafty best wishes,
Sonia

Unknown said...

I have always loved this style card and you did a great job with it. You chose great colors! Love how you added the tag to put your own touch on it. Thank you for joining us at Whimsical Wednesdays.

GiGi said...

Great card! I love the tri-fold. Thanks for playing at Whimsical Wednesdays and CTO!

Kate said...

Fabulous card! The brown tones look fantastic with the touch of blue. Great job!
Thanks so much for playing along at My Craft Spot!
Kate
Small Bits of Paper

Lucianna Dilsaver said...

Really great DP's for a Father's Day card, you did wonderful with the tri-fold, a lot of work! Thanks for joining us this week @ CTO :)

Anonymous said...

Love your card, so cute.. love the colors

thanks for playing with us at CTO..

Ivette

Lisa Norris said...

Oooo...very pretty! Great colors for a Father's Day card. Thanks for joining us this week at CTO!

Lisa
http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com

Cindy Beland said...

This is such a wonderful card!SUPER job,Great work with the tri-fold,Thanks so much for playing along with us at Whimsical Wednesday!!!:)

Amy said...

Hi Cindy- I have left you some blog awards on my site! :)Amy

Aim said...

Cindy -- This is a WONDERFUL card!! SO NICE!! Love your fold!! :)

Thanks so much for sharing your talent at Celebrate The Occasion this week!! A new challenge starts tomorrow -- Can't wait to see what you create!! :)

Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com
Celebrate The Occasion DTM

Roberta Guditis said...

Great card! Love the clods! I've go to try a trifold some time! Thanks for playing with us at Whimsical Wednesday :)

Roberta, Whimsical Designer
www.txscrappermom.blogspot.com

Kim H said...

Cindy,
Okay the background paper is just GORGEOUS! I love the fold too! I really need to try one of these cards! Great touches and thanks for all the information! Thanks for playing along with us at Whimsical Wednesdays!

Melissa said...

Very nicely done, thanks so much for Celebrating the Occasion with us!

Maribel said...

Wow! This is amazing! I have never a seen trifold card before! So cool!!!

Sheri said...

AWESOME! Who knew a tri-fold could be manly....YOU DID! Thanks for joining us this week at My Sheri CRAFTS ;-)

BondGirl said...

love this card- looks fab. Thanks for joining in the polka doodle challenge