Welcome to Day 3 of our Design Inspiration: Photo Cards series.
Thank you to everyone that has posted comments and shared your thoughts with us. I appreciate that you take the time to enrich our 'conversation' by sharing your experiences so keep it up! I encourage everyone to read the comments as there are often great tips and suggestions shared there. And, if you've never posted a blog comment before, it's easy... just click on the word 'comments' below each post and you will see a dialog box for you to write a few words.
OK... on with the show! Today we are showcasing photo cards with Fancy Folds. Don't be intimidated... they may look fancy but I assure you they are quite easy to make.
Newsletter FoldThis first card is Sherry's THIRD and final contribution to our Photo Card design series. This card uses a full sheet of 8.5" x 11" paper that is scored and folded into three panels that will fit into a standard business size envelope (No. 10). Sherry used a fancy scallop border punch to add interest to the closing flap. When you open up the card, you have room to include your family newsletter.
Did you know that many home computer printers can print directly onto A Muse cardstock? Sometimes you need to give the paper a little nudgeto get the rollers to pick it up. I have successfully printed directly inside A Muse note cards and also on A Muse 8.5" x 11" custom-printed cardstock.
{Please note: To print directly on A Muse Shimmer Couture paper, you will need a laser printer... ink jets will smear unless you emboss but that's a whole other blog post!}
To see more of Sherry's inspiring ideas, please visit her blog.
Tri-fold
This next card, designed by Michelle C. is one of my favorites! It's a simple tri-fold that makes for a STUNNING photo card. Here's the card front. Pretty, isn't it? I love how Michelle paper-pieced the three Christmas trees and raised the center tree for a special touch. She used our brand new Classic alpha clear stamp set to spell out the word Merry. It's easy to align the letters when spelling out words with clear stamps.
Are you ready to see what's behind the front panel?
Michelle included a photo collage on the second panel which she created and printed on her home computer. The last panel includes a stamped holiday greeting and provides room to add your personal message.
I just LOVE this card. Would you believe it is Michelle's FIRST photo card ever?!!
Please visit Michelle's blog to read more about how she created this card.
Photo Clutch
Geeta used the new A Muse Shimmer Couture apple red cardstock for this card. Have you played with this paper yet? Oh my, it's so yummy and luxurious and provides instant WOW factor!
This card is also a tri-fold that you can make in any size to fit your photo(s) & envelopes. The key is to decide which envelope size you wish to use and then size your card to fit.
Geeta used the new A Muse Monogram Frames clear set combined with the Classic Alpha to make a monogram seal for the closure of her card. I think it adds a touch of class to the design.
Here is the card when it is closed.
When you open it up, here's what you see inside. The photo and message panel are mounted on Lime Shimmer Couture cardstock. Geeta also stamped some A Muse Holiday images inside (Elegant Ornaments & Merry Christmas RM)
Here's a fabulous detail that you cannot see from the outside of the card. This magnetic closure (slim magnets by Basic Grey) really adds to the overall quality feel of Geeta's card.
To read more about Geeta's Photo Clutch card and see more of her work, please visit her blog.
I hope you have enjoyed today's Fancy Fold Photo Card Designs. Special thanks to Michelle, Sherry & Geeta for their inspiring ideas!
So, tell me... are you tempted to make a holiday photo card this year?
We have TWO more days of inspiring ideas for Holiday Photo Cards. I hope you will join me.
~ Linda
Beautiful photo cards!
Posted by: Samantha Taylor | Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 11:57 AM
these card ideas are so cute! I love that they are simple but yet pack a large punch to such great AMuse supplies!
Posted by: Lindsay | Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 01:00 PM
Love these folds!!! Love love love those magnets- That is some thing I ALWAYS have in my "stash" at home! :)
Posted by: Sonja | Friday, November 13, 2009 at 03:59 AM