Cute Little Leprechan for Aurora Wings and a Mini Tut

Found a fun and fabulous tutorial on Splitcoast Stampers by Bibiana Martinez-Zeigler to make this 4 leaf clover (shamrock) card and thought it would be the perfect backdrop for Mitzi's Whimsical Little Leprechan from Aurora Wings.  The catch was, the card folds flat for mailing so I needed a way to attach the image without interfering with that.

I followed the tut using my Spellbinders heart dies.  Then I cut a 1" x 4 3/4" strip and scored it at 3/4" 1 1/2", 3 1/4" and 4". and folded it as shown.

I slipped the two end flaps through the bottom of the top two hearts and folded the top two hearts down over the bottom two, applied adhesive to the flaps and made sure they were straight before pressing them down.  It's ok for them to be glued right over the diagonal ribbon that laces the card, just make sure you've got it tied in a way that both allows you to stand the card up, as well as fold it flat.  If there is a teeny bit of excess along the bottom, just trim that flush with your hearts so they will stand straight. 

Now, open your card again, place it in the standing position, and put adhesive on the front of your strip.  This is where the image will go.

Here's this cutie's close up.  He's colored with Copics and I've added some glitter foam shamrocks and adhesive gems to gussy him up.  Carefull apply him to the pop out so he will be straight when the card is in the standing position.

I used a Cuttlebug Emboss Plus Fancy Label with a computer sentiment.  Tip here if you're using this particular type of folder, cut the label first, print your sentiment on copy paper and then use removeable tape for placement.  Then run it through your printer again.  Had I used Spellbinders, I would have printed first, but it's nearly impossible with this Cuttlebug folder because the only part that's open is the embossed portion.  OOPs, that was a little side track.  The point of this pic was to say that to adhere your sentiment, again leave the card in the open postion and only adhere the right portion to the bottom right leaf, making sure it's centered as you wish when the card is open.

When the card is flattened completely, the sentiment will be a bit sideways, but that's ok.  You want it to stand anyway, don't you?  The flap that the image is attached to will flatten to the left as well.

So, to fold it flat for mailing, take the two left hearts and fold them behind.

Then fold the bottom two up and there ya go.  there's plenty of room in an envie made for a 5x61/2" card.  Oh look, you can see my little "Good Luck" peelie in this pic.

I'm entering this in the Creative Corner Green challenge, Creative Fingers ATG(sponsored by Aurora Wings), QKR Stampede Anything But a Square Card, Savvy Handmade Cards Going Green challenge, Digi Stamps4Joy Use Dies or Punches, Sassy Studios Flip it or Fold it,the Outlawz Monday Greeting Cards ATG, Just Inspirational Hearts and Ribbon, Party Time Tuesdays ATG, and 613 Avenue Create ATG.

Romance Steampunks Re Release

Today at Simply Steampunk Challenges we're celebrating the re release of the fabulous Steampunk Romance Digis and I have the pleasure of showcasing Romance Jacob.  I have to say these guys make my heart go pitty pat, they're sooo handsome and perfect for those hard to make male cards.  I've used the sentiment "All the Best" here so this card could be used for many different occasions, ie. birthday, graduation, new job, retirement.  Great to have one of those in your stash.  The main card is cut from the DCWV Tattered Time stack and the layers all cut (or fussy cut) from one piece of card stock from the Tradewinds stack.  I've matted in gold foil  and a metal "game spinner" to add further shine.

Here's a closeup of that handsome devil.  He's colored with Copics, fussy cut and popped.  I dare say his luscious locks remind me of an old beau.  Yummy!

I could have easily adhered all the layers flat, but I just can't resist the look of a little dimension.  Really adds interest, don'cha think?  Be sure to visit Simply Steampunk to see the rest of the team's fab examples.  You'll be amazed to see how versatile the Steampunk Romance digis can be.  And please don't forget our current Party Invitation Challenge which runs through December 5th.  Why not pop in over the Turkey Day holiday and give it a go?  Hope to see you there.

I'm also entering this in the Outlawz Monday Greetings Card Anything Goes Challenge, Come and Get it ATG w/Twist Use a Digi, A Creative Romance Vintage Style, Creative Corner Heavy Metal, Feeling Crafty Steampunk and Creative Fingers ATG w/optional use Metal.