Tuesday, May 26, 2020

ANOTHER BOOK BINDER STYLE


After I made a card like this for a friend recently, I made a second one but wasn't going to post it.  One of the ladies (Cheryl) who commented on the other card had suggested adding something to the narrow portion as an embellishment.  I actually had tried to do that on the card you've already seen but was struggling with trying to tie a bow with that ribbon.  It looked terrible so I pulled it out and taped that portion closed.

Then I remembered having some sheer white ribbon that would be easier to work with and made this second card and already had it done when I read her comment.  (Suggestions are ALWAYS welcome.)

Thank you for coming by today!

2 comments:

Cheryl W said...

Love that bow, and love the whole card. In fact, I have made a couple of card bases with the front folded like yours. I just haven't gotten around to finishing them, yet! Hopefully, I'll get to them soon and be able to share them on my blog.

bonnie32002 said...

I like the added bow too. I can't remember if I've tried the book style card or not. I may have to sit down and do one now!

My card was modeled after one I saw on Pinterest.  That card used a die with larger trees.  This die is from Penny Black.  I liked the large...