Believe it or not, this is my first crack at a Tri-Shutter Card. It was one of those items that was on the must-try list and let me tell you, I'm sure glad I finally did! Despite the fact that they look crazy complicated, the tri-shutter is actually super-duper easy! I made some for Mother's Day.
Here is the 'open' view of my Tri-Shutter Mother's Day card. This is how the recipient would display the card. (click the card for a larger view)
Isn't it lovely?
Believe it or not, this is how it folds up -- fitting nice and neat into an A2 size envelope. The paper I chose to work with was the Grace paper packet by Close To My Heart. I just love the rich colours! Surprisingly, this particular pattern was my 'least' favourite in the entire package since it had such a large floral. I just knew that it would work for these cards though because the paper gets 'broken' across the various panels. It just goes to show you that you should never completely rule something out. It just might come in handy one day!
Here is the complete recipe for this card - I actually used a fair bit of stuff on this one.
Artwork Recipe
Card Stock: (X5637) Barn Red (included in Level 2 Grace Paper Packet)
Patterned Paper: (X7117B) Grace Level 2 Paper Packet
Ink: (Z2104) Barn Red, (Z2162) Honey, (Z891) Versamark Ink Pad
Stamp Set: (D1306) Treasure Life, (D1354) Endless Friendship, (D1283) Say it in Style, (D1420) A Little Everything (March 2010 Stamp of the Month - no longer available)
Accessories: (Z1266) Just Bloom Spring Blossom Paper Flowers, (Z1269) Filigree Charms, (Z1146) Pewter Decorative Brads, (Z1136) Mini Medley Accents White Daisy Collection, (Z2204) Exclusive Inks Re-inker Barn Red, (Z668) Embossing Powder - Gold
Other: Craft Knife, Glue Dots, Button (source unknown), Pewter Brad (Source unknown), Craft Heater
Finished Size: 4.25" x 5.5"
I'm in the process of planning a card class and a tri-shutter will be one of the cards featured for sure. Watch for the class announcement here on my blog and also and at my Facebook Fan Page! Oh, and did I mention - you can become my fan over there and get access to exclusive Fan content? Pop on over and check it out!
Now that is spectacular. I will take the card class for sure!
Posted by: Tracy | 05/08/2010 at 07:06 AM