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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Yet another true Pop-up Carousel Card...


I am still at it, trying out different methods to utilize this card style.  Plus the new Martha Stewart circle edge punch lends itself rather nicely to this style as long as the circle is not made too small. 

This time I decided on a floral theme again, the four seasons.  Since no flowers bloom in winter I cheated a little and created Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, and Late Fall in the four sections. 

 Here you see the card as it looks tied closed.  The only way to safely mail a card like this is in a small box, but picturing how thrilled the recipient will be should be worth that little extra trouble. 














This section, Spring, features cherry blossoms with budding leaves in the backgound.










Here is Early Summer, and I chose daisies since they start to bloom in mid June.
 

Here is Late Summer, featuring Black-eyed Susan and some Bluets.











And here is the final section, Late Fall, for which I chose mums.  I gave this section a frosty background since night frost is not uncommon during that time of year. 

I hope you enjoyed this newest Carousel card.  As always, I encourage your feedback! 

7 comments:

  1. OK, I know you want me to be honest with you, and I'd give you no less than that. This is FANTASTIC! I am so impressed with how you've taken this (to me quite daunting) card style and have run with it. Using the punched circles has added so much dimension and a new look, and as always, your flowers are just stunning.

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    1. Wowsie, Jenee, THANKS!!! The hardest part on this card was choosing which flowers to use, since I have to balance pretty with still being foldable. As for the punch, I really, REALLY like this particular design.

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  2. Absolutely gorgeous! I love the border also and of course the flower are fantastic as usual. Are you a gardener? I am. Your flowers are so realistic and you sure know what bloom when and together.

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    1. Sort of a gardener, Karen, just never enough time with baby animals constantly hungry. I do pay attention, though, and I am partial to wildflowers. Glad you like the card!

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  3. Totally awesome Sigi! Love this style card and once again you created pure beauty! I love the punch that you used and of course your flowers are gorgeous. Your Mother's Day card is beautiful too! Of course it's always a treat to see what critters you're taking care of. God bless you!
    Hugs, Cathy-Lynn

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  4. This is just stunning! I love all your little sections and the punched edges makes for a wonderful airy feeling!

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  5. Love it. Just got the Martha Stewart punch. I make cards mostly and wish the circles could be smaller than 6 " but hey, I'm happy with the larger ones. I just need to think up card designs that can utilize the larger size or parts thereof.

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