Monday, August 20

Card for August

This is the card that I am doing for my August stampin' class. This invitation is one of the double slider cards. I think this type of card is FANTASTIC for invitations. It is cute for kids cards too, they always love fun cards.


This card took so long to do. I started with the Serene Sunflower stamp set and the classic yellows and rust colors. Well I did not like that (1 in the recycle bin). Then I switched to the Wild Rose stamp set with reds and greens. I did not like that one either (2 in the recycle bin). Then I switched colors with the roses -- wasabi and bayou. That one was better, but I could see the ladies getting frustrated lining up the roses (3 in the recycle bin). Finally I settled on this combination. I THINK this one is OK, I not totally happy, but the class is tomorrow night.

Since I did this card so many time, I think I am going to try my first tutorial. Would anyone like to see a tutorial on this card, or is there one already out there? I should probably check to see if Beate did one -- her tutorials are the BEST.
ETA: You can find Beate's tutorial for the double slider card here. I would try a tutorial, but I am sure that I could not do one as well as Beate -- she is the Queen of tutorials. If you have not checked out her site you definitely need to.

27 Comments:

Karin said...

It´s a great invitation card. I get much inspiration from it!!!

Karen said...

This ia a great card! I'd love a tutorial

Anonymous said...

Love the colors you used!!

Melissa said...

This is beautiful, Corie - I'm sure your ladies will love it! I love the colours combination!

Ijsbeer said...

Thats a great card. Very cool way of making an invite. I'd love a tutorial!

Anonymous said...

Me! Me! I want to see a tutorial! Beautiful card!

Tanis said...

Thanks for your sweet comments! I have been SOOOO bad at visiting blogs this summer! I've had absolutely no time, between holidays and outings and four kids poking at me all day (I love it, though!)
So sorry I haven't popped by...this is a really neat card...I hate it though when things take 201 tries to get it right. Looks like you hit it this time!
I have to do a tutorial or two soon too, I'm thinking it might be a lot of work, but we'll see!

Alhambra Club said...

love these slider cards, just made one for my nephew.

L8ybug2 said...

Love your card. I haven't tried one of these yet, I guess I'm going to have to soon.

Little C's Creations said...

this is absolutely gorgeous!!!

hugs n' aloha,
Jen

Cheryl KVD said...

This is fabulous!! I would like to make one, but I'm too scared!! Love it!
Cheryl KVD

Shannon McGann said...

This turned out beautiful. I'm sure your ladies will love making this. The colours are perfect! I'd love to see a tutorial. I saw the card in Stampin' Success magazine, but the measurements weren't there, so when I tried to make it, it was a mess! I'll have to check Beate's tutorial for measurements!

Risa said...

Hi Corie!
Your card is cute and I would love to see a tutorial!

Deborah said...

Well the recyle bin may be filling up, but you sure were determined and made a beauty! Love this double slide card! Deb

Melissa said...

This is stunning Corie! Thank you for the link so we can learn how to make one too!

Libby Hickson said...

I think it's great, love the colors you came up with in the end. And thanks for linking us to the tutorial, I'll have to try it!

Julie ~ Jades Butterflies! said...

Great color combo!! SO pretty!

Paula said...

The card is great, Corie. I had one of those days yesterday, three things I did ended up in the trash. Good luck with the class, I'm sure everyone will love it.

Debbie - StudioBeeCreations said...

Corie....First, let me THANK YOU for the chuckle I got from your post!..I could see MYSELF putting "creations" in the RECYCLE bin ( never throwing anything away!)...LOL!! and SECOND, this is a beeeeeeeeautiful card...just awesome!...and Third, YES!, please do a tutorial!!

kathleenh said...

Your double slider card turned out beautiful Corie! Great color combo. I did a double slider card with my stamp club and it went surprisingly well. It wasn't as hard as they thought it was going to be. I agree- Beate's tutorials are the best!

Beth Norman-Roberts said...

Lovely card, Corie. I like the blue flowers. I think I'll try this card. Thanks for the inspiration.

Leigh said...

Stunning card, thanks for the linke to Beates tutorial, I will check it out soon.

Heidi Blankenship said...

This is a great card and I love the color combo! I'm sure your ladies will love it!! I have yet to try one of these, thanks so much for the link to Beate's tutorial!!

Tandra said...

Hi Corie! Love the color combo with the sunflower! Great slider!

Ila said...

This is Gorgeous!! I love the colors and background...so pretty!

Crafty in Calgary said...

How sweet!! :)

Amanda Kennedy said...

Love it!!! Great job! I've tried a dbl slider, and got stumped! I'm impressed!!! The colors look fab together too!