Saturday, November 1, 2014

Braided Card Thanks!

This is only the second card I have ever made but I like origami, so I gave this braided card a go.

This is my Design Team project for the Mixed Media Mojo November challenge:                           THANKFUL. You can make anything mixed media as long as it uses the word Thanks, Thankful, Thank you etc. 

The card was really simple to make but it looks intricate. I used a template that I got off of Pinterest and cut out a standard size card from cardstock. 

I then added some green paper that I distressed the edges of and layered. (The paper was purchased from SOD/SOE) I just kept cutting the layers a bit smaller than the layer below it. Everything was edged with Teak Wall chalk. 



I always lay out my design before gluing, just to see if everything works together. When it looks good, start gluing away. I really like the Tombow glue. 

I added a small pink ribbon to the braided edge of the card and finished with my stamped image to give Thanks. 
Hope you enjoyed my process. Carpe Diem! 


This card will be shared with the following: 

Simon Says Stamp-Anything Goes HERE

Buckwells Crafty Challenge-Use Ribbon HERE

Crafty Catz-Anything Goes HERE

Fussy and Fancy Challenge-Thankful HERE









20 comments:

  1. WOW I have never seen a braided card before It REALLY does look intricate. I love the look of the final card. The colors are so soft.

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  2. Thanks Janine. BTW-I am trying to find your blog, what is it? I know your website and FB page. If you google braided card there are so many templates you can use. It really is super easy once you have the template.

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    1. alleystamp.blogspot.com - since i saw your post i have seen another braided card - wow

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    2. Got it! I am checking out your blog today. Are you going to try the braided edge?

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  3. Such a beautiful card, love the braided spine! really lovely layers, perfect color! Such a cool dragonfly, too!~kim

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  4. Thanks Kim! I actually won the drongfly in a FB giveaway from Reneaboquet. She has such lovely items in her store.

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  5. Gorgeous, beautiful card, love the folded spine.
    Thank you for joining us at Simon says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
    Luv
    Debby

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    1. Debby-thank you very much. It sure is a neat way to add dimension and texture to a card. :)

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  6. Wow Niki this is a BRILLIANT card, I can believe it's only your second card, well you are a fantastic artist and can make anything, I love the braid on the side, the beautiful layers all the rough edges, the flowers are beautiful, and a gorgeous dragonfly, I'm sure you will make more, cards are't really my thing either, but there is nothing better then a card made by hand with love, thanks for sharing hope you have a wonderful week. I forgot to say how gorgeous your shirt was, a piece of beautiful art work, ((( BIG HUGS )))....

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    1. Dianne-thank you for your lovely comment and for looking at my post about Raj. She was my heart. I am with you on the card thing, I prefer to make mixed media or altered items.

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  7. Gorgeous braided card! i love making them too ;) Thank you for sharing it with us at the Crafty Catz! Ingrid x

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    1. Ingrid, I am going to have to check out your braided cards. Thank you for stopping by.

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  8. This is beautiful! love the braided spine :) Thank you for playing along with us at simon says stamp!

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    1. Thank you Jenn. Who knew folding paper could turn out so well? Lol.

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  9. Oh WOW this is so clever. What a lovely creation! So pleased to see you sharing at Fussy and Fancy Friday and good luck with the Challenge. Have you entered the Special Wednesday Treat yet? It can be found here. Judy x DT

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    1. Thank you Judy. I haven't done the Wednesday treat but will have to find it.

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  10. I love everything about this!!! You have such an eye for colors and layering. Great design work!

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    1. Well thank you very much Becca. I am happy to see your work as well. I am still working on learning how to layer, DI are next! Thanks for stopping by. Hugs!

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  11. How did you do this? Can you mail me the instructions? Please! I am gonna do a thank you card to my parents and my mom Would Love this! Hope for answer.

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    1. Caroline-I don't remember where I got the template but I just googled it today and found this link. https://brandyscards.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/200283956-Braided-Card-Template

      I hope that helps. ~Niki

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