Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Gate Cards at City Crafter Challenge Blog


Week #53 at City Crafter Challenge Blog is to make
a gate card. I'm fairly new at card making, so I was thankful to see the link to a tutorial on "How to make a Gate Card" right there with the challenge (thank you CCCB). 
So... 
Here is my first ever Gate Card!


My immediate reaction was to reach for a Pixie Kit.
I chose papers from two kits and started in on the cutting and scoring. I am a slow worker, so this process took me forever. 


Did some Distress inking with Ranger's Brushed Corduroy.
Sprayed all the flowers with my new Patina Glimmer Mist including this fabric rose from Frog Feathers.


Scattered around a few half pearls and stick pins.


Added more roses and leaves.


Great fun, ladies... be sure to try this challenge!
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15 comments:

  1. June HouckApril 19, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Linda, I am in awe of each one of your beautiful cards. I am so happy when your blog pops up in my blog reader!

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  2. Kirsty VittetoeApril 19, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    I am so glad you try the gate card out as this proof to be a right decision, lovely and soft feel of this creation makes me want to dig out my past Pixie kits and look for that same DP and embellishment item to create.
    Thanks for sharing your lovely work with us at CCCB!

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  3. AniApril 20, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    The card is gourgeous!

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  4. RosApril 20, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Wow!! your first time gate card is absolutely fabulous!!! Beautiful colours and embellishments ... I've no doubt that your can make anything look beautiful! thanks so much for joining us at CCCB

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  5. jacirascrapApril 20, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Parabéns pelo lindo cartão!

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  6. Audrey PettitApril 20, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Gorgeous job on your first ever gate fold card, Linda! Love the color palette you used and just adore all the layers. The flowers are so pretty, and using that key across the opening is just brilliant, I think. :)

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  7. LoriApril 21, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Your gatefold card is gorgeous! Love how you used the key on top of that pretty label!

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  8. StellaApril 22, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    The gorgeous key is a wonderful way to the inside of a GORGEOUS CARD!!!! Your first attempt for a gate card turned out fabulous. Love the elegant look of this beauty!

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  9. ZueApril 23, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    It is gorgeous. You would never tell it is your first attempt! I love the colours you have chosen too.
    Have fun!
    Sue xx

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  10. CindyApril 24, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Very Very Pretty...love the key and flowers!

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  11. UnknownApril 25, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Your card is amazing.. I just love it.. Thanks so much for playing along with us over at CCCB!

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  12. cnelsonApril 25, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Truly beautiful! LOVE those flowers! Thank you so much for joining us at CCCB this week!

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  13. ChrisApril 26, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Linda, this is so beautiful and a very worthy winner. Congratulations.

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  14. Paper CompulsionsApril 29, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Very pretty. Love the flower. Congrats!

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  15. lauren bergoldMay 2, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    welllllllll NO WONDER this thing got the prize! it is utterly & completely ♥MAGNIFICENT♥!! and WOW--what a brilliant use of that AC key, seriously, i want to go and RE-MAKE this card myself and then just bask in people's awe when they see it!!!

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