Flip Open Card ~ Color Dare #673

Are you ready for a new Color Dare Challenge? We have a bright and bold one for you this time.  Colors that will work for any theme for you to create any paper craft you like! You must use all 3 colors shown in the graphic below. Make sure your colors are a close match to those in the graphic. there are Free colors you can add to your project if you like. See the graphic for that info.

I wanted to go with a fall theme for my project and the Artistc Leaves gave me a chance to create a pretty look. I sponged the ink onto the stamp with Sponge Daubers giving it a softer look when stamped. For the Grape color I sponged on the ink then stamped on scrap paper before stamping the image on cardstock. This gave me a 2nd generation of ink that was not as bold and matched the tone of the other two colors a bit better.

The card is a top open design but the opening doesn't go all the way across the top. I scored the base (5.5" x 8.5") at the usual 4.25" to create a top fold card. Then I measured 1" in from the long edge and cut to the fold creating the strip along each side. This 1" strip is then adhered to the card so it doesn't open. Only the center section opens.

I wrapped some ribbon around the center section to act like a tab and indicate that is the part that opens. It's really more decorative than anything but adds a nice touch. The ribbon was adhered with Tear & Tape adhesive as were the strips on each side of the card front. The leaf and the sentiment are popped up on Stampin' Dimensional foam.

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Here' a close up showing how pretty the colors work together on the leaf. Because of the texture on the leaf and sponging on the color you get this soft look. The leaf was fussy cut which I don't like doing but sometimes you just have to do it that way. Ha ha.

This is a look at the inside of the card. You can see how it's only the center that opens. Isn't it fun how the side strips are there to add to both the front and inside of the card.

What do you think about this Flip Opening for a card? I think it's a lot of fun! Give it a try AND give our Color Dare Challenge a try, too! We get you started with the colors and you take it from there! Have fun!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator 

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