Thursday, July 6, 2023

Freshly Made Sketches #593

 

Karren is our host for Freshly Made Sketches #593 and she shared a fun 'bridge card' fun-fold technique that I'd never heard of before.  Leave it to Jen McG. to make it as simple as can be!  [Karren shared the link and her own beautiful card here]

I had yet another wonderful win - this one over on Instagram from a new company from an incredible artist: Alex Syberia Designs.  Here is the reason I took part in her Hop... another gorgeous tulip for my ever-growing collection: Tulips Treasure!


Alex Syberia Designs' home is in the UK, but I'm happy to report that we can find her products right here in Michigan at Paper & i  and at SSS as well!


Side view ... and a way to add a sentiment without a 'kick stand.'


There are oodles of fabulous goodies in this prize package - more to come very soon!  For now, I'd better get this card in Karren's gallery!  Have you made a bridge card?  I'm sure they'd love to see it!
=] Michele

17 comments:

LeAnne said...

Gorgeous! And I love how you added the envelope to the back for the sentiment....oh so clever!

Jacquie Southas said...

Simply amazing, Michele!! I adore the tulips backed by the subtle green polka dots and framed with the textured white sides. Thanks for playing along with us at FMS this week.

HilaryJane said...

Oh lucky you winning that prize. I do love her designs and what you have done with those tulips. That's a very clever way to add a special message too xx

lostinpaper said...

WOW! Check out those tulips! You totally rock my friend.

Vicki Dutcher said...

Pretty card! Lucky you on the prize package. Gosh it’s been forever since I’ve won anything lol can’t wait to see more.

Bonnie said...

Another gorgeous tulip stamp, Michele! I LOVE this fold and need to give it a try! I love how your beautiful tulips make the bridge and the texture on the sides!

Lisa Elton said...

Those tulips found the perfect home! Pretty card and I like the fun sentiment pocket! Congrats on your win!

Jeanne said...

Congratulations on your win, Michele. So fun! Your card is beautiful. I've seen the bridge cards, but haven't made any. Your version is perfectly elegant. Happy crafting to you!

Marcia Hill said...

I can see why you were so excited by this win with the tulip set Michele...your card is just STUNNING!! Beautifully stenciled and I love the bridge card layout design too...really makes this card stand out! Can't wait to see what you do with the rest of your win...bring it on!!!!! Hugs. :0)

Bobby said...

You must be overrun with tulips by now but I can see why you wanted this one for your own, Michele. It is lovely and beautifully colored. It spans that bridge perfectly. I saw that video and thought of it when I saw the challenge but I think my time is running out.

Brenda said...

Wow, what a cool fun fold card Michele! I love that you won this set of tulips, they are gorgeous as is your card! I love the sketch, but I love how it was turned into a fun fold card even more. You were so clever to put a pocket on the back to hold a sentiment and message, such a cool idea! I've not heard of this company, but you know me, I live under a rock. LOL I'm off to check out how this card was made. Hugs, Brenda

Linda Callahan said...

Oh my who knew you could build such a fabulous bridge? Love the gorgeous tulips!

Cat Craig said...

Fabulous tulips and the fun fold is wonderful.

Leslie Miller said...

I do love this bridge design with the beautiful tulips. Got to love that it folds flat for mailing plus has the pocket in the back for a message tag. Congratulations on another fabulous win!

TK said...

Your tulips are as pretty as can be! What a beautiful card, design and image both.

Papercraft Boutique said...

Congrats on your another win, Michele! And what a pretty tulip bridge card! You inspired me to make a bridge card.
Love the colors of the tulips, and the back pocket for the sentiment piece! The subtle texture of the front panels and the soft green polka dot background are really nice touches.
Hideko xx

Kim S said...

Using those beautiful flowers with this unique card is so utterly creative! It's gorgeous! Thank you for playing along with us at Freshly Made Sketches.