Wednesday, February 25, 2015

I'm So Fancy - Crafty Gals Corner Fancy Folds

Among many things that the universe has deemed me to be less than proficient in, making cards that have fancy folds sits at the top of the list. Try as I might, I always do something to screw it up. This is why I am an ENGLISH major, people. So I don't have to measure things. I can't tell you just how big my scrap pile is because my motto is measure once, and when that fails just cut something somewhere, somehow. 

So this week's challenge over at Crafty Gals Corner gave me a little bit of a stumparoo. The theme happens to be "Fancy Folds". 

I also go to work with a great image from the Stamping Boutique called "Thoughts"


This girl just looks so pensive and gorgeous. She's got hair flying every which-a-way and I knew I wanted her to be the star of the show. So every fancy fold I came across just seemed to detract for her beauty. Eventually, I just decided to do what I do best (worst?): Make something up!

I have officially dubbed this folding technique the make-a-few-score-lines-somewhere-to-fulfill-the-challenge-brief fancy fold. 

I colored up this fanciful girl and added some psychedelic, funky papers that make me feel as though I should be dancing around in a disco club in the 70s. 

I also stamped a rather wistful saying in the bottom corner. 

 When you untie the ribbon and open this baby up, this is what you'll see:

Although it might not be in my wheelhouse, I actually really like how this turned out. It was really relaxing to color her in.

 I'm also going to send this over to the following challenges;
Simon Says Stamp Monday- Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown - Anything Goes
Simon Says Wednesday - Anything Goes

 As for you - well you should click on over to Crafty Gals and link up a card. We've got some pretty great sponsors this time around.
Prize: $12 Gift Certificate

 AND
Prize: 2 Digital Images/3 Images if you use an image from TSB

Thanks for stopping by my crafty friends! And a big shout-out to Kay and Sid who made my day by hitting the follow button. You rock!
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33 comments:

  1. PamelliaFebruary 25, 2015 at 7:21 AM

    Wow, what a whimsical card! I love the brilliant colours you used and man, I sure do wish I had HER hair!! Gorgeous Becca! hugs :)

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  2. lauren bergoldFebruary 25, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    ok, see, THAT is totally *my* kind of fancy folding! make something up!!! :) but you are soooo right, this is exactly the correct thing for the image, which is very lovely indeed, especially as expertly colored in by you! love this! so fab and funky! <3

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  3. GunsanFebruary 25, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    Nothing, I say nothing, can jazz up a dreary Wednesday like a dab of orange and a splash of hot pinkish purple. Love the design. And by the way - there's a reason you never see fancy folds in my blog either even though I'm not an English major. I'm in the insurance business - I fold a whole lot of paper during office hours :-)

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  4. *Vicki*February 25, 2015 at 8:20 AM

    WOW! What a gorgeous creation here Becca!! Love the coloring you've done on the image and your lovely fold design too!! She certainly is fancy! :) Thanks for sharing your creation with us at Tuesday Throwdown! HUGS

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  5. Taunya ButlerFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    So, So cool and I love the way you folded this card - so very fun and it just showcases that lovely colored image to its' fullest!! You have done an uber fantastic job on the coloring and the creating of this card - so GOOD FOR YOU!!! You did it - even though you were stumped at first - love that you powered through!!! I admire you so much!!!

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  6. KT Fit KittyFebruary 25, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    This is so pretty, Becca, so whimsical! I like how you coloured her - great sentiment too! I don't do many fancy folds either but I like how in typical Becca style you made up a fold of your own - it looks amazing!

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  7. conilFebruary 25, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    Well, if you're trying to convince me that you're not the fancy fold queen, you blew it...this is really lovely. Great coloring and clever closure...you really oudid yourself.

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  8. jimlynnFebruary 25, 2015 at 11:59 AM

    Becca, she's beautiful! Love your idea of a fancy fold too. I've never even attempted a different fold, but love the way you did this to get all that image on the card. Gorgeous!
    Lynn

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  9. Karen PFebruary 25, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    She's stunning Becca and you've coloured her beautifully too. You are not the only one - I seriously struggle with anything other than the normal fold and for that I use a scoreboard as I'm not great at that either lol. You are not alone huni and anyways you did come up with an unusual fold and it looks great! Karen xx

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  10. Rachelle OlaridgeFebruary 25, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    What a beautiful and so fab card. Love the awesome colors and image. Love it! Thanks for playing along with us at Tuesday Throwdown!
    Huggies!!!!

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  11. SueFebruary 25, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    This is gorgeous Becca. Such a pretty image, beautiful colouring and I love your unique design!
    Sue xx

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  12. LisaFebruary 25, 2015 at 12:55 PM

    This is so gorgeous!! The image is absolutely beautiful!! I love how you've colored it!! Awesome design, too!! Fab-u-lous!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  13. Dotty JoFebruary 25, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    Gorgeous work, hun! Jo x

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  14. ionabunnyFebruary 25, 2015 at 1:15 PM

    Great card. Amusing post. Thanks for your comment. No, I didn't know. Keep me posted LOL. Hugz

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  15. wendipooh13February 25, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    ohhhh what a great image and quote!! LOVE the colors that you worked with here!!!

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  16. Nora NollFebruary 25, 2015 at 2:13 PM

    This is fabulous!! I Love the fun folding you did. I don't usually do techniques like this either because a ruler is NOT my friend. I cannot even draw a straight line with a T square-how pathetic is that? Love the card and the colors you used.

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  17. Vicki DutcherFebruary 25, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    Lovely image and coloring~

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  18. Cat CraigFebruary 25, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    Great story Becca, and your girl is delightful.

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  19. JerrieFebruary 25, 2015 at 3:57 PM

    Becca, this image is perfect for you!! The card you have created is perfect for the image and I love how you have finished off the inside of the card.

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  20. Sarah GFebruary 25, 2015 at 4:18 PM

    A gorgeous image and colouring - love your fancy card! Like you, I prefer words to numbers so try to keep any kind of measuring to a minimum :)

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  21. CarolFebruary 25, 2015 at 4:47 PM

    Love the end result Becca...and I too feel your pain, life's too short for fancy folds lol! Carol x

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  22. Kara LynneFebruary 25, 2015 at 7:06 PM

    It's so fun to come over here and get the story behind the card! It's a wonderful card! The fold only enhances this image in this case, great job!

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  23. AJ BodineFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:01 PM

    I love your interpretation of a fancy fold, mine would be much the same. A good reason I have a large scrap pile too, measuring is not at all my thing. That being said, your card is lovely, gorgeous coloring, layout and I love the sheer black ribbon on the side, it's the perfect finishing touch!

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  24. Lizzy HillFebruary 25, 2015 at 11:56 PM

    Soooo with you on the folding bizzo- but you kicked butt in the end! The girl is beautiful... Great showcase for her!!!

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  25. Jo NevillFebruary 26, 2015 at 5:52 AM

    Love your card, what a beautiful image.

    Thank you for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

    Jo x

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  26. Jessi FoganFebruary 26, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    ME TOO an English major! Usually I add the steps of TRYING to follow a tutorial, and giving up in disgust because somehow measuring turns out differently the second I cut. Harumph. This is a genius fold - and that sentiment. So perfect for that wistful face!

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  27. Tracey McNeelyFebruary 26, 2015 at 3:51 PM

    Beautiful colouring Becca! Love this.

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  28. DarnellFebruary 26, 2015 at 6:34 PM

    You sell yourself short, Becca! You don't just do every which-way fold whatever whatever! No, you DESIGN a beautiful NEW way to make a fancy fold that doesn't detract from the focus pocus that you have colored beautiful and you tie it up with a bow! Go you!! Hugs, Darnell

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  29. DarnellFebruary 26, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    You sell yourself short, Becca! You don't just do every which-way fold whatever whatever! No, you DESIGN a beautiful NEW way to make a fancy fold that doesn't detract from the focus pocus that you have colored beautiful and you tie it up with a bow! Go you!! Hugs, Darnell

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  30. BirgitFebruary 26, 2015 at 7:46 PM

    I am slowly catching up with my blogging:) Love this Gal from Disco fever. Love the flowers in her hair(that's a song somewhere:)) and the brightness of it. C'est Chic!

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  31. GretaFebruary 28, 2015 at 12:29 AM

    Beautiful image & coloring, Becca! Great card!

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  32. Emma WilliamsFebruary 28, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    Gorgeous work! Thank you so much for sharing your project and for joining us over on the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog! :)

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  33. Monika ReeckMarch 1, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    I love that vignete Image (you have choosen a great Image Becca) it looks great with that sentiment and your coloring so wonderfull
    looovee this card Becca
    so cool and fun..
    hugs, Monika

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