July 7, 2012

Gypsy Made Simple - 3 Fold Coyote Card



Good morning! Sure hoping you are having a great summer, enjoying the warm weather and all that comes with it. This week I am revisiting the Tri-fold card with a new design. I made this card for a dear lady that you probably know; Audrey from Cute And Some. She has been busy taking care of an ill family member for the last couple of months and has been away from crafting and blogging. All that know Audrey, know that she is a special lady that always has a sweet word of encouragement to those around her. So I had to come up with something special for her.
I absolutely love the Tri-fold design on a card as it is so unique, almost like a shape card on steroids so I had to do another! This design is similar to Amy at The Stamping Tree, I scraplifted a card that she made from my Gone Fishin' Shark Card. Amy did a wonderful design and I have been wanting to give it a try ever since I saw it.
So grab a cup of coffee, turn on your Gypsy and let's get to work.


Now see with this easy template it is very each to make a card of your very own. Click HERE to down load the Tri-Fold template.


I wanted you to see the steps I take on some of these cards to make them stand out, expecially those with the old cuts with no layers.

This is what the coyote looks like before and after it has a little inking. Dont you love the difference? I used some Tim Holtz distress inks and a black marker.


See how nicely this card comes together. I ready all the little pieces first and then assemble it. I used a lot of different ink from Close To My Heart. I reuse the daubers but keep them in there own little case that is labled thanks to Ian over at A Newbie Crafter. Ian designed the lable with all the Close To My Heart Ink names for the dauber case and I love it.
Here are just a couple of photos showing what it looks like as you open this card. As you can see there is plenty of space to stamp a sentiment of write a little note.

I just love the inside of this card. I had plenty of room to write a little note to Audrey and I sure hope this card put a smile on her face.

Here is a close up of my Saguaro Cactus. I couldn't remember the name of it if my life depended on it while making that video! Don't you just love the effect of the sponge on it? It looks like litle needles all over it.


With this close up you can see the little Micro Beads on the moon, isn't it awesome?


Don't you just love how that little coyote just peeks out and howls at the moon? Click HERE if you would like this card file too. Don't forget I made the card two up so you will have two cards when you complete it.
Here is what my finished cards look like. You can see I added a couple of hand drawn stars with a gel pen on the one on the right and I really like that. I hope you like today's post. I sure had fun making and designing this card and I am sure Audrey will love it, don't you? I hope you have a great week. I challenge you to make a card of your own this week and link it up. Click HERE for the template and HERE for the Coyote Card file and be sure to link up your card!
Thank you for your sweet sweet words of encouragement. Your comments inspire me to continue sharing with you. Have a blessed week.

14 comments:

Karons Krafty Korner said...

Fabulous card - Sheila - love this.

TFS

Charlotte C said...

What a great card, Sheila. You've outdone yourself.

papillon digital design said...

what a great card. Love all the cuts.

Brenda said...

This is a fabulous card Sheila and I know Audrey will just love it!! I have missed seeing Audrey around too.

Unknown said...

Great card Sheila!! Audrey will love it! She is a special lady and took time out of her busy day to send me a card!!

Unknown said...

Great card Sheila!! Audrey will love it! She is a special lady and took time out of her busy day to send me a card!!

Amy said...

WOW! Thanks for the shout out, Shelia! Your card is beautiful, and I'm sure it will make Audrey feel loved! I love your trifold design and plan to make a beachy card with it sometime. Right now I am in the process of redoing my craft room, so not much crafting is getting done...

Unknown said...

Well Sheila, what can I say ?!!!!
Wow...love it !!
Audrey will be thrilled :)
HUGS
Adele

Java Jen's Creations said...

Wow, wow, wow!! I love this card!! You never cease to amaze with your creations!! Thanks for all the work you put into these GMS posts!! You are awesome!!

Yoshiras time to craft said...

Love it.Those beads give the moon the perfect touch.Love the hand drawn stars.I will try to join your challenge.Lovin your trifold cards.Never tried this kind of fold.

Mylene said...

You're right this card is over the top. I downloaded the file. But can't make it. I don't own this cartridge. Maybe someday.
Mylene

Sandy from Ukiah said...

Oh Shelia this just couldn't be amply cuter.. Hugs

BethAnn said...

What an adorable card, Sheila! Thank you so much for the GMS series; I learn so much each time, and you have really helped me to utilize my Gypsy and my carts. I don't have much luck with CCR, but the Gypsy and I get along pretty well, thanks to you. BethAnn M.

Migdalia said...

What a Fabulous Card!!!Love it! Great Job!