Hi friends! Happy Monday again! How did that happen? And how is it May already? I hope you had a really nice weekend! We have been super busy lately and I love that - getting out and doing fun things and going places. It's been so good to get fresh air and be amongst other people having fun! Last week we went to a two day conference at church and it was AMAZING! The first day we were at church from 7:30am to 10:00pm! I think I'm still tired! LOL. Saturday we went to a beautiful Spring Market and out to breakfast. It's been good here and I'm very grateful. Hope you are doing great too! I have SOOOO many things coming up this month. I am terribly behind and I'll be crafting from sun up til sun down this week. It's all good and I'm looking forward to sharing it all with you my friends!!
Today is my day to post over on the Doodlebug Blog! I'm sharing my project here too, of course!! There are some new things coming soon (I can't wait) from Doodlebug, but until the new goodies arrive, the design team is working with the Down on the Farm Collection. I do love bringing new life and new ideas to some older products.
Today's card is an awesome pop up made with dies from C9, and a custom envelope too! It's all super fresh - farm fresh! I used the Concord & 9th Card Stacks Die Set to make this card. The other elements are all papers, scrapbooking pieces and embellishments from Doodlebug of course! The main base of the card was made with the pretty red buffalo check paper. The bottom or 'ground' of the pop up was made using 12x12 green gingham. All the supplies are listed at the bottom of my post!
Here's a top down view.... I started with the barn and sun in the back, then the fence in front. Then I filled in everything with hay, the cow, flowers and chickens. Everything is SO cute! I used a white gel pen to add accents to each element.
Here's a close up of the construction of the pop up card....
Since the paper is double sided, the back is already decorated!! I use the "happy birthday to moo" sentiment to make this a birthday card!
AND....the whole card folds flat for mailing! The barn and sun elements extend over the top of the back of the pop up die.... That means that I had to make my own envelope (which I love to do anyway)... If you don't extend over that back part, this folding card would fit into an A2 envelope.
I used my envelope punch board and a sheet of paper from the collection to make a 6"x6" square envelope. My envelope perfectly matches the card and that's something I really like!! Makes it feel even more special.
I even made a little seal for the back of the envelope!
Okay friends, that's it for today's project! Thanks for coming by my little farm today! I hope you have a great week!! XOXO
**If you're interested in that cool pop up card die - here is another post/another card I made with it so you can see more ideas!
These pop-up cards are addictive! I love making them. This farmland is so perfect as we are traveling and there are beautiful farms along the highways. Weather is lovely just like this adorable card! Glad you are happy and busy. Hugs,
Posted by: Anne Sturgeon | 05/10/2022 at 05:09 PM
Wanda! This is beyond adorable!!! Glad life is busy and fun for y’all! Look forward to seeing all your creations this week!!
Posted by: Julie | 05/10/2022 at 07:14 AM
SOOO CUTE, Wanda! JUST ADORABLE! LOVE that it is a pop-up card too! I ALWAYS LOVE interactive cards! And I DO AGREE, when you have a matching envelope, it DOES make it MORE SPECIAL! ;) It IS GOOD that you are able to get out & about, & ENJOY the sunshine & people! AND WE LOVE that you share this with us too! We'll be WATCHING to see ALL the WONDERFUL CREATIONS you'll be bringing us! Cards are on the menu for me today! ;) HUGS DEAR FRIEND!!!! ;)<3
Posted by: Becky Green | 05/10/2022 at 06:56 AM
Wanda whenever I see you have posted another project...you should see my excitement! I LOVE when you have something to share! We know we are all in for a treat! Love this farm scene you have created!!!!! Talented you are!!!!!
Posted by: Christine Dol | 05/10/2022 at 04:31 AM
This card is adorable! Love your unmistakable style, Wanda. Thanks for sharing your love for the Lord and your church happenings! Another thing I admire SO much about you is the way you are always out and about enjoying activities. It’s very inspiring! May the Lord bless you, thanks for blessing me on the daily!
Posted by: Sally Keagle | 05/09/2022 at 04:30 PM